Nominations for Election of Benchers
NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION OF BENCHERS
This message is provided to all members respecting the election of Benchers of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. The election will be held at the Law Society Annual General Meeting on June 9, 2017.
Completed nomination papers in Form 4.01A (attached) must be filed with the Vice-President at the Law Society offices no later than 5:00 pm, Tuesday April 25, 2017.
Under s. 11 of the Law Society Act, 1999, to be eligible for nomination to Benchers a member must be in good standing with the Law Society.
This year, there are two vacancies to be filled. The following will be elected:
• Two (2) members of the Society in good standing and practising and resident in the Eastern District.
The elective Benchers whose terms expire in June, 2017 and, having served two terms, are not eligible to seek re-election are:
Eastern District
Barry G. Fleming, QC
Ian C. Wallace
The remaining Elective Benchers are:
Eastern District
Donald E. Anthony
R. Paul Burgess
Amy M. Crosbie
Robin L. M. Fowler
John J. Hogan
Ann F. Martin
Donovan F. Molloy, QC
Leanne M. O’Leary
Suzanne M. Orsborn
Ian S. Patey
Central District
Renee L. F. Appleby
Rebecca A. Redmond MacLean
Western District
James E. Merrigan, QC
Trevor A. Stagg
Labrador District
Adrienne S. Edmunds