Election of 2020 Bar Council - the Ballot

01/11/2019

Ballot papers for the election of the 2020 Bar Council have been mailed to all those eligible to vote.

Return of ballot paper The envelope containing the ballot paper must bear the name of the member casting the vote to be valid. Envelopes that do not bear the name of the member casting the vote cannot be counted. Please note that failure to return your ballot paper in an envelope on which your name is legibly printed will invalidate your vote.

How many candidates may you vote for? A change in the Association’s Constitution means there is no longer a requirement to vote for a minimum number of senior counsel. Members may vote for up to 21 candidates in any category.

The ‘How to Vote’ instruction booklet that was issued with each ballot paper contains detailed information about how a valid vote is cast. Members should take care to complete the ballot paper in accordance with the instructions provided. If any member has a query concerning the completion of the ballot paper they should contact the Bar Association for assistance.

Poll deadline Ballot papers received after 1.00pm on Thursday, 7 November 2019 will not be counted.

Replacement of ballot papers Any member who loses or spoils his or her ballot paper may obtain and complete a replacement ballot paper before the close of poll. You will need to immediately contact the Certification Officer by emailing certification@nswbar.asn.au and attaching a Statutory Declaration as to why a replacement ballot paper is required.

AGM The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Common Room of the New South Wales Bar Association, Lower Ground Floor, Selborne Chambers, 174-180 Phillip Street, Sydney on Thursday, 7 November 2019 at 5.00pm. Copies of the minutes of last year are available at reception and will also be available at the meeting. The formal notice of the AGM was mailed to all members on Friday, 13 September 2019.

Alastair McConnachie

Deputy Executive Director & Returning Officer

1 November 2019

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