Executive Actions
The following State Bar Executive
Committee actions were taken at its Sept. 3 meeting in Madison. Members
may request a copy of the minutes from the State Bar
by calling (800) 728-7788 (nationwide), (800) 362-8096 (statewide) or
(608) 257-3838 (Madison).
RECOMMENDED that the Board approve the Facilities Committee request
for $10,000 to complete a study of the existing building or a new
building as an alternative to remaining at the current Bar Center. The
Finance Committee also recommended approval.
ACCEPTED the volunteer reimbursement policy as amended by the Finance
Committee.
APPROVED the revised trust account overdraft petition to make the
concept acceptable to bankers. The petition was drafted jointly by the
Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility and State Bar
representatives.
DISCUSSED possible items for the September Board agenda and
determined who will make presentations.
AGREED to follow the old guideline to nominate president-elect
candidates from Milwaukee next year. Under the new guideline, approved
by the Board in June, president-elect candidates would come from Madison
next year; however, current President-elect Steingass is from
Madison.
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