The benchers shall appoint at least 20 members who are not elective benchers, one of whom shall be appointed to serve as chairperson, and the minister shall appoint at least 10 persons, who are not benchers or members, to represent the public interest, who shall together constitute a disciplinary panel.
Interested applicants should demonstrate:
The minister shall appoint at least 10 persons, who are not benchers or members, to represent the public interest.
Appointees should demonstrate the following attitudes:
A combination of education and experience will be considered to ensure the public interest is represented.
Appointees must be prepared to participate in pre-hearing conferences, hearings and Adjudication Tribunal meetings outside of hearing days.
Persons appointed to the disciplinary panel shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. Notwithstanding the expiry of his or her term, a member of the disciplinary panel continues to be a member until he or she is re-appointed or his or her replacement is appointed.
The Law Society Disciplinary Panel is seeking to fill two positions. Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals who possess the background, experience and skill-set identified in the Board profile above. Consideration will also be given to a variety of demographic factors to ensure the board is representative of the population they serve.