Law Society of Alberta The Rules of the Law Society of Alberta June 18, 2021 Law Society of Alberta The Rules of the Law Society of Alberta ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Amendment Table – 2021_V4 Amendment Amendment Amendment Other Rules Modified Description of Change Authorized Effective Source Impact 1(1)(q.1), 137, 138.1, 139, To be amended, and a new Rule June 18, 2021 June 18, 2021 Bencher 139.1, 140, 141.1, 141.2, created, as a result of a review of the Meeting 141.4, 142, 142.1, 142.2, 143 current Assurance Fund Rules. Changes listed in this table are ones made to Version "2021_V3" of the Rules. Where an amendment to the substance of a rule or subrule has been made since June 3, 2001, the amendment month and year are marked at the end of the Rule. Amendments made prior to June 3, 2001 are not marked in this document. Version #: 2021_V4 June 18, 2021 www.lawsociety.ab.ca Law Society of Alberta The Rules of the Law Society of Alberta ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents PART 1 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SOCIETY ............................. 1-1 Interpretation ................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Law Firms ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3 Designated Representative ............................................................................................................................................ 1-4 Registration ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4 Collection, Use and Disclosure of Information ............................................................................................................ 1-4 Tribunal Office................................................................................................................................................................. 1-5 Hearing Processes .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-5 Amendment, Waiver or Variation of Rules ................................................................................................................... 1-6 Service of Documents .................................................................................................................................................... 1-6 Seal of the Society .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-6 General Functions of the Executive Director ............................................................................................................... 1-6 DIVISION 1 THE BENCHERS ............................................................................................................................. 1-7 Notice of Election ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-7 Districts ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-7 Eligibility of Candidates ................................................................................................................................................. 1-7 Nomination of Candidates ............................................................................................................................................. 1-7 Voting Details Sent to Members .................................................................................................................................... 1-8 Electronic Voting ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-8 Electronic Ballots............................................................................................................................................................ 1-9 Counting Votes ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-9 Successful Candidates ................................................................................................................................................... 1-9 Resolving Tied Vote ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-9 Notice of Election Results ............................................................................................................................................ 1-10 Appointment to Fill a Vacancy ..................................................................................................................................... 1-10 Procedure ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-10 Adjournment for Want of Quorum ............................................................................................................................... 1-10 Agenda ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-10 Petitions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-11 Expenses and Allowances ........................................................................................................................................... 1-11 Time limit for Votes Under Section 20(5) .................................................................................................................... 1-11 Representation in Proceedings Adjudicated by the Society .................................................................................... 1-12 DIVISION 2 COMMITTEES................................................................................................................................1-12 Committee Organization .............................................................................................................................................. 1-12 Committee Meetings and Resolutions ........................................................................................................................ 1-13 Executive Committee .................................................................................................................................................... 1-13 Election of Executive Committee Members and Constitution of Committees ........................................................ 1-14 Election Procedures ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-14 Professional Responsibility Committee ..................................................................................................................... 1-15 Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee .................................................................................................................. 1-15 Communications Committee ....................................................................................................................................... 1-15 DIVISION 2A OFFICE OF THE PRACTICE ADVISOR ....................................................................................1-15 Office of the Practice Advisor ...................................................................................................................................... 1-15 DIVISION 2B OFFICE OF THE EQUITY OMBUDSPERSON ...........................................................................1-16 Office of the Equity Ombudsperson ............................................................................................................................ 1-16 DIVISION 3 MEETINGS OF THE SOCIETY......................................................................................................1-16 Notice of Meeting .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-16 Procedure at Meetings ................................................................................................................................................. 1-16 DIVISION 4 FINANCIAL MATTERS ..................................................................................................................1-17 Fiscal Year ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-17 Establishment ..............................................................................................................................................................