1. Call to Order Beverly Godbey. 2. Roll Call Michelle Hunter. 3. Invocation Judge Ronnie McDonald

Transcription

1 (as of 1/11/12 10:44 am) Agenda STATE BAR OF TEXAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Baron s DEFG 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road Lost Pines, Texas Friday, January 20, :00am Individuals with disabilities are entitled to have access to and participate in this meeting. An individual requiring an accommodation for access to the meeting must notify the State Bar by informing Candiss Held at 1/ or 512/ (x1416) or RELAY Texas ( ), in writing 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting of the necessity of an accommodation. Upon receipt of this request, the State Bar will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the Board meeting as non-handicapped individuals enjoy. 1. Call to Order Beverly Godbey 2. Roll Call Michelle Hunter 3. Invocation Judge Ronnie McDonald 4. Pledge to the U.S. and Texas Flags Bastrop Mayor Terry Orr 5. Remarks from the General Public* (Sign in sheet available for public comment) 6. Report from the Chair of the Board Beverly Godbey A. B. Action: Consider, discuss and approve Consent Agenda Items (Consent Tab) C. Chair of the Board Election (Tab 1) 1) Discussion: Announcement of candidates for Chair of the Board, a. Comments from the Chair of the Board Candidates (four minutes per candidate) b. Action: Consider and discuss approval of method of voting to be used in the Chair of the Board Elections during the April Board Meeting (show of hands or by written ballot)

2 Page 2 7. Report from the President Bob Black A. Discussion: 1) General Report 2) Update on Presidential Initiatives 3) Redistricting Task Force 4) Supreme Court Uniform Forms Task Force (Tab 2) B. Action: Consider discuss and approve - 1) Items relating to the Supreme Court Uniform Forms Task Force 2) Vote on the nominee for State Commission on Judicial Conduct, for a term effective January 20, 2012 through October 31, 2017 (Ricky A. Raven, Houston) (Patrick Wolter, Corpus Christi) 8. Report from the President-Elect Buck Files A. B. Budget Committee Action: Consider and discuss approval of SBOT proposed budget for publication in the Texas Bar Journal (Tab 3) 9. Report from the Immediate Past President Terry Tottenham 10. Executive Committee A. Nominations and Elections Subcommittee Terry Tottenham/Pablo Almaguer 1) (Tab 4) 2) Action: Consider, discuss and approve the candidates for SBOT President-elect: (Steve Bolden, Dallas) (Lisa Tatum, San Antonio) 3) Comments from President-elect Candidates (five minutes per candidate)

3 Page 3 B. Policy Manual Subcommittee Jo Ann Merica 11. Commission for Lawyer Discipline/Chief Disciplinary Counsel Update Ron Bunch/Linda Acevedo (Tab 5) 12. Texas Young Lawyers Association Natalie Cobb Koehler 13. Administration Committee Travis Sales A. B. Facilities and Equipment Subcommittee Action: Consider, discuss and approve - 1) Lease for San Antonio CDC Office 2) San Antonio lease termination with the Federal Reserve C. Employment/Salary/Evaluation Subcommittee Action: Consider, discuss and approve request letter to the Affiliated Groups D. Litigation and Contracts Subcommittee Discussion: Closed Session as authorized by Texas Government Code Section for the purpose of consultation with legal counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation Tommy Proctor Annette Raggette Frank Stevenson E. End of Closed Session/Return to Open Session: Action: Consider, discuss and approve recommendations of legal counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation 14. Audit and Finance Committee Bert Jennings (Tab 6) A. Discussion: Financial Reports and General Review of Financial Statements B. Action: Consider, discuss and accept - 1) Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter ending November 30, ) Financial Audit for FY ending May 31, ) Internal Audit for FY ending May 31, 2011

4 Page Discipline and Client Attorney Assistance Committee A. Client Security Fund Subcommittee Ricky Richards B. DCAAP Subcommittee Kyle Lewis 16. Member Services and Education Committee David Copeland Appeals-Grant Review, New Directors Orientation, Professional Development, Insurance/Member Benefits, and Technology Oversight Subcommittees A. Appeals-Grant Review Subcommittee Virginia Campbell (Tab 7) 1) 2) Action: Consider and discuss approval of the Subcommittee s recommendations on the following appeal: a. TBLS: Warren T. McCollum Regarding denial of certification in Labor and Employment Law B. Insurance/Member Benefits Subcommittee Yvette Ostolaza C. Professional Development Subcommittee Allan DuBois 17. Public Services and Education Committee Susan Fisher Affordable Legal Services and Legislative Policy Subcommittees 18. Ad Hoc Committee to Select Minority Directors Toni Nguyen 19. Section Representatives to the Board Committee Stewart Gagnon Discussion: Sections Update 20. Texas Access to Justice Commission Harry Reasoner 21. Discussion: Report on Director Outreach Steve Schechter/Dr. Eliseo Ruiz, Jr.

5 Page Discussion: Liaison Reports A. Supreme Court Liaison Justice Phil Johnson B. Court of Criminal Appeals Liaison Judge Larry Meyers C. Federal Judicial Liaison Judge Fred Biery D. Judicial Section Liaison Judge Elizabeth Lang-Miers E. Out-of-State Lawyer Liaison Scotty Holloman 23. Discussion: Report from the Executive Director Michelle Hunter 24. Discussion: Report from the Legal Counsel Don Jones 25. ADJOURN If during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the State Bar Board of Directors should determine that a closed or executive session of the State Bar Board of Directors should be held or is required in relation to an item noticed in this meeting notice, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Open Meetings Act will be held by the State Bar Board of Directors at that date, hour, and place given in this notice or soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the State Bar Board of Directors may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections of the Texas Government Code, the Open Meetings Act, including, but not limited to Section For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board s attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law: pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer, or privileged communication. Section For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. Section For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of sequence to accommodate persons appearing before the Board and/or to aid in the effectiveness of the meeting. Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then such final action, final decision, or final vote shall be at either: a. the open meeting covered by this notice upon the reconvening of this public meeting, or b. at a subsequent public meeting of the Board upon notice thereof, as the Board shall determine. [*The Chair, in the exercise of his discretion, may impose a limitation of three minutes per individual for comments from members of the public.]