Purpose
To seek the participation of all interested members of the Bar, in order to benefit such members, their clients and the general public:
- By providing the opportunity for exchange of ideas in the area of Indian Law; to further the development of this area of the law; to communicate useful information pertaining to Indian Law to members of the Section and the Bar; and to improve the application of justice in this area, all in conformity with the Bylaws of the Bar.
- By initiating and implementing projects of interest to members of the Section, other members of the Bar, local Indian tribes, local communities, and local educational institutions.
- By reviewing pending and proposed legislation to improve and to facilitate the administration of justice within the Section’s area of interest.
- By undertaking such other service as may be of benefit to members of the Section and the Bar, the legal profession, and the public.
| Chairperson: | Margo Hill |
| Chairperson-Elect: | Christine Mellick |
| Secretary-Treasurer: | Jessica Pakootas |
| CLE Chairperson: | Julie Repp & Dan Rey-Bear |
| EXEC. CMTE: | Above 5 officers + last retiring Chairperson |
| Term of Office: | 1 year, annual meeting to annual meeting |
| BOT Liaison: | TBA |
| Annual Meeting/Elections: | Elections during annual meeting held in conjunction w annual CLE and/or “within 30 days of March 31 of each year.” Bylaws § 3.1. |
| Report to the SCBA BOT: | Annually |
| Meeting Schedule: | Monthly |
| Meeting Notice: | Written, at least 3 days in advance |
| Meeting Minutes: | Minutes maintained by ILS |
| Fiscal Year: | September 1 – August 31 |
| ELECTIONS: | During annual meeting; SCBA membership required. |
| CLEs Planned: | Yes. Last Annual Indian Law Conference held late February each year. |
| Scholarship to be awarded?
Explain budget, timing, selection process and award criteria: |
Yes, dependent upon available funds and other factors; timing: awarded at annual CLE; selection process: by Executive Committee; criteria: Native American, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian, Canadian First Nation membership or heritage; demonstrated interest in and dedication to goals consistent with those of the SCBA ILS; commitment to working in Indian Law in the region; financial need; academic achievement; extracurricular and community activities; and life experiences.
See the links below for the Scholarship Application Form. |
| Contact info: | www.spokanebar.org/Sections/. |