Chairs Handbook
Virginia State Bar
Committee, Section, and Conference Chairs Handbook
Unless otherwise noted, links below were updated as part of the 2012-13 handbook as of 9/11/12.
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Table of Contents
I. VSB Operation and Strategic Plan
A. Creation of Virginia State Bar
B. Mission Statement
C. Governance
D. Council Bylaws Establishing Sections (Article XI)
E. VSB Bylaws Establishing Committees (Article V)
F. Impact Statement for New Programs/Projects
G. Calendar of Important Dates and Deadlines
H. VSB Strategic Plan (2011–2015)
I. JLARC Summary on VSB
II. VSB Organization and Staff Support
A. Organization Chart
B. Staff Directory
A. Creation of Virginia State Bar
B. Mission Statement
C. Governance
D. Council Bylaws Establishing Sections (Article XI)
E. VSB Bylaws Establishing Committees (Article V)
F. Impact Statement for New Programs/Projects
G. Calendar of Important Dates and Deadlines
H. VSB Strategic Plan (2011–2015)
I. JLARC Summary on VSB
II. VSB Organization and Staff Support
A. Organization Chart
B. Staff Directory
- See also Bar Staff: Whom to Contact (online directory of VSB senior management and select staff)
C. Section and Conference Staff Liaisons and VSB Contacts
D. Committee Staff Liaisons
E. Duties of Staff Liaisons
III. VSB Policies
A. Policy Concerning the Use and Disclosure of VSB E-mail Addresses
B. Policy Governing Legislative Activities
C. Policy Governing Regulatory Activities
D. Policy on Solicitation of Funds
E. Gender Neutral Language Policy
F. Policy Statement Regarding Participation by Women and Minorities in Bar Activities
G. Policy Concerning the Use of Social Media on Behalf of Virginia State Bar and its Entities
D. Committee Staff Liaisons
E. Duties of Staff Liaisons
III. VSB Policies
A. Policy Concerning the Use and Disclosure of VSB E-mail Addresses
B. Policy Governing Legislative Activities
C. Policy Governing Regulatory Activities
D. Policy on Solicitation of Funds
E. Gender Neutral Language Policy
F. Policy Statement Regarding Participation by Women and Minorities in Bar Activities
G. Policy Concerning the Use of Social Media on Behalf of Virginia State Bar and its Entities
IV. Budget and Finance updated 1/3/13
A. Overview of Financial Operation and Budget Process
B. Financial Policies
C. Travel Expense Reimbursement Policies and Procedures
D. Sample Travel Voucher
A. Overview of Financial Operation and Budget Process
B. Financial Policies
C. Travel Expense Reimbursement Policies and Procedures
D. Sample Travel Voucher
- Travel Reimbursement Voucher (Excel file updated 1/3/13, effective 1/1/13)
V. Publications and Public Information
A. Virginia Lawyer and Virginia Lawyer Register
B. Brochures
C. Videos
D. Annual Report
VI. Sections and Conferences
A. General Information
B. Historical List of Sections and Conferences
C. Section Membership, Dues, and Billing
D. Budget Preparation and Expenditures
E. Newsletters, Websites, and Electronic Communications
F. CLE Seminars and Educational Programs
G. MCLE Regulations and Compliance
H. Sample Bylaws
G. MCLE Regulations and Compliance
H. Sample Bylaws
