The Law Society of the Northwest Territories

2010 Executive Committee

Shirley Walsh President

Michael Hansen Vice-President Erin Delaney Secretary Sheila MacPherson Treasurer Maureen Crotty-Williams Lay Member

About the Executive

The Executive Committee manages and conducts the affairs of the Society.

The Executive is composed of one layperson, appointed by the Commissioner for a term of three years, and not less than four other persons who are elected in accordance with the rules from among the members of the Society who are resident in the Territories. Once elected, the members of the executive choose, among themselves, the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Sometimes, the offices of Secretary and Treasurer can be held by the same person. Most often, the Executive appoints a Deputy Secretary (or Deputy Secretary-Treasurer) to perform the functions and duties of these offices.

Every active member is eligible for nomination and election to the Executive. As well, every retiring member of the Executive is eligible for nomination and re-election to the Executive. Every active member, other than those under a restricted appearance certificate, is entitled to vote at an election of the Executive.