Queensland Law Society members will be aware of the notice of vacancy distributed to members on 12 July, notifying of a vacancy on Council to ascertain whether members require an election to be held to fill the vacancy.
In the event members do not require an election to be held, Council must appoint a member to fill the vacancy.
To facilitate the expeditious filling of the vacancy, Council is inviting expressions of interest for the role of Councillor on the QLS Council. Full members of the Society may express interest by providing:
- a brief CV (no more than two pages)
- a cover letter (no more than two pages) addressing your area/s of practice, legal and board experience
- confirmation that none of the criteria set out in rule 29(3) of the ‘Legal Profession (Society) Rules 2007’ apply.
Please submit your CV and cover letter to submissions@qls.com.au by 4pm Tuesday 9 August 2022.
Following that date, Council will consider the applications received pursuant to the 12 July notice and the EOIs received and make the relevant determinations in progressing an election or appointment in accordance with the Legal Profession (Society) Rules 2007.
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