Well.
I'm humbled.
Having about had my fill of direct political involvement, I decided my efforts might be better directed at becoming involved to a greater extent in my profession.
And so, some months ago, I put my name up for election as a Bencher with the Law Society of Alberta.
Well.
This morning I received an email with the results, and, it would appear that I convinced sufficient numbers of my peers to vote for me, as I read this morning that I have been elected.
How about them apples?
So, anyway, a very sincere thank-you to those who voted for me - and rest assured that I will continue my effort to "keep it real" in my efforts as a Bencher with the Law Society for my coming term.
I wonder if the rest of the Benchers are aware of what has been unleashed upon them..?
4 comments:
Congratulations, next up, Supreme Court. How about the Senate to take over from that music guy who is done in Dec.
Thanks Mary! Senator Harvie.. LOL.. I think for now I'll do my best at my current duties :)
Hearty congratulations - but just WHAT does a Bencher do?
Well, seeing as I haven't started, Frances, I can't speak from experience.. however, the lawyers are a self-governing profession, and the Law Society of Alberta is essentially the body which governs the practice of law in the public interest.
"Benchers", essentially, are the board of directors of that organization and, as such, are the people who are elected to govern the profession and assure that lawyers are accountable to the public for their conduct.
The Law Society also assists in providing the public information about the profession and also provides input to the government from time to time respecting matters affecting the practice of law.
Or so I understand.
Once I'm in the saddle, I'd be happy to give you some better advice.
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