CLA News / Notice to Commonwealth Lawyers Association Members of Election of Office Bearers for the Term 2025 – 2027
In January 2025, elected members of the CLA Council will elect 6 new Office Bearers (President, 4 Vice Presidents one each from Africa, the Americas, and Europe and a Treasurer) for the 2025-2027 term.
We are pleased to invite all CLA members (corporate, institutional or individual) in good standing to submit nominations for the period 2025 – 2027 for the following offices:
- President
- Vice President Africa
- Vice President Americas
- Vice President Australasia
- Vice President Europe
- Treasurer
In accordance with the Constitution, the President, Vice Presidents, and Treasurer who are elected will hold office from 1st February 2025 until 31 January 2027.
NOTE:
• Pursuant to clause 8.2 of the CLA Constitution, any CLA member who has served as a Council member for a term of 4 years in the case of nominations for President, and 2 years in the case of nominations for Vice Presidents and Treasurer, is eligible to stand.
• Nominees must be in good membership standing at the date of nomination and remain so until the conclusion of the election
• Nominations must be made and seconded by a CLA member in good standing with the Association (clause 10.7) at the date of the nomination.
• Vice Presidents must be nominated from their own region.
• For reference, please review the “Roles and Responsibilities for Office Holders and Council” document prior to submitting your nomination.
• All nominations must be received by midnight GMT on 31st December 2024.
