AGENDA
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
of the Illinois State Bar Association
Ritz-Carlton Hotel
160 East Pearson Street
Chicago, Illinois
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Friday, July 23
8:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast
Glass Room
9:00 a.m. - Board Meeting Convenes
Versailles Suite
12:15 p.m. - Lunch
Glass Room
1:15 p.m. - Board Orientation
Versailles Suite
6:30 p.m. - Alumni Board Reception
Terrace & Glass Room
7:45 p.m. - 36th Annual Alumni Board Dinner
Versailles Suite
SPECIAL SETTINGS
9:00 a.m Introduction of New Board Members
Jamie L. Bracewell, O’Fallon
Karen McNulty Enright, Chicago
10:00 a.m. Special Committee on Chicago Office Relocation
The Special Committee will make a report and recommendation to the Board of Governors. Representatives of Grubb and Ellis will be available to assist the Board in its deliberations.
Action Item #93
11:00 a.m. Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council
Mr. Robert T. Park, Chair of the 2011 Allerton House Conference at Starved Rock will be present to report on plans and preparations for the 2011 Conference.
Action Item #28
ACTION AGENDA
1. MINUTES
Attached is a copy of the Minutes of the May 21, 2010 meeting of the Board of Governors.
2. CALENDAR
Attached is a copy of the 2010-11 Board Meeting schedule.
3. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
4. ELECTIONS
Attached are Bylaws 3.4 and 3.5
A. Secretary
A Secretary is to be elected by members of the Board of Governors from among members of the Board from Cook County. The term is for one year. Bylaw 3.5 governs. Nominations will be taken from the floor. Voting is by secret ballot.
B. Treasurer
A Treasurer is to be elected by members of the Board of Governors from among members of the Board from outside Cook County. The term is for one year. Bylaw 3.4 governs. Nominations will be taken from the floor. Voting is by secret ballot.
C. Committee on Scope and Correlation
Those who automatically serve as members of the Scope Committee are: John E. Thies, Chair ex-officio, Paula H. Holderman and John G. O’Brien. Seven additional members are to be elected from among members of the Board. Terms are for one year and members may serve consecutive terms. Nominations will be taken from the floor. Voting is by secret ballot.
D. Illinois Bar Foundation
The ISBA President appoints two members from the ISBA Board to serve one year terms on the IBF Board. President Hassakis will announce his appointments.
6. SCOPE AND CORRELATION – JOHN E. THIES, CHAIR
It is anticipated that the Electronic Voting Subcommittee will present final recommendations for Board approval regarding an outside vendor that will provide support for ISBA electronic elections in the upcoming cycle. Material will be available at the meeting.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A copy of the ISBA Conflict of Interest Policy is attached. Each Board member is requested to read, sign and return the Policy at the July 23rd meeting.
SECTIONS
28. CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - ALLEN S. GOLDBERG, CHAIR (HARTIGAN)
Mr. Robert T. Park, Chair of the 2011 Allerton House Conference at Starved Rock, will be present to report on plans and preparations for the 2011 Conference. This matter is specially set for 11:00 a.m.
STANDING COMMITTEES
81. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT - WILLIAM L. BROOM, CHAIR (SCHUSTER)
The Board of Governors will be asked to adopt the Committee’s recommendations on existing approved opinions. The recommendations result from a review of existing opinions compared to the new Rules of Professional Conduct. Please refer to attached memorandum and attachments from the General Counsel and the First Assistant Counsel.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
93. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CHICAGO OFFICE RELOCATION - JOHN G. LOCALLO, CHAIR
The Special Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. A report and recommendation will be made to the Board of Governors. Representatives of Grubb and Ellis will be present to assist the Board in its deliberations. Please refer to attached background material. This matter is specially set for 10:00 a.m.
OTHER MATTERS
150 A. 2010 SENIOR COUNSELLORS
The Board of Governors is requested to approve the members of the 2010 Class of Senior Counsellors. Please refer to attached list.
150 B. 2012 ANNUAL MEETING
Second Vice President John Thies requests that the Board of Governors approve the recommendation for the site of the 2012 ISBA Annual Meeting. Please refer to attached memorandum from Mr. Thies.
INFORMATION AGENDA
The July-August issue of Bar Leader magazine will be available at the meeting.