"An Act extending the termination date for the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date. "

House Bill 316 extends the sunset date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association until June 30, 2009.

The Board of Governors for the Alaska Bar Association is comprised of 12 members. Nine members are elected by active members of the Alaska Bar Association: two from the 1st judicial district, four from the 3rd judicial district, two from the 2nd/4th judicial districts, and one at-large member. There are also three non-attorney members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature. The Board governors the Bar Association, administers exams, approves and recommends rules concerning practice of law to the State Supreme Court, and provides continuing legal education and member services.

It is the opinion of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee that the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association should be extended. I ask your support in extended its sunset date to June 30, 2009.

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