Constitutions & By-Laws; Proceedings of 1st-23d Meeting (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911. Excerpt: ... CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I.--NAME. The name of this Association shall be: "THE MICHIGAN STATE BAR ASSOCIATION." ARTICLE II.--OBJECTS. The objects of this Association shall be: To maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of the law; to increase its usefulness in promoting the due administration of justice; and to cultivate social intercourse among its members. ARTICLE III.--MEMBERSHIP. Section 1. Members of the bar of Michigan in good standing and authorized to practice in the courts of Michigan, and Judges of the-nlted States Circuit and District Courts of Michigan, may become members of this Association. Sec. 2. Each application for admission to membership must be endorsed by a member of the Association and sent to the Secretary. The Secretary shall submit applications to the Committee on Membership, which shall have full power to admit to membership. Sec. 3. The annual dues shall be Two ($2.00) Dollars, payable to the Treasurer on the first day of January of each year. The Secretary shall, by mail, request payment of such dues. Members in arrears for one year after such request, shall cease to be members without further action of the Association (as amended June 8th, 1904.) ARTICLE V.--OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES. Section 1. The officers of the Association shall be a President. Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Board of Directors, of fifteen members. (As amended June 6, 1894.) Sec. 2. The President shall act as Chairman of the Board of Directors, prepare an annual address, audit all bills and perform the duties usually incident to the office of President. In the event of his inability to perform the duties of the office, they shall devolve upon the Vice President. Sec. 3. The Secretary shall act as Secretary of the Board of Directors, shall pre...