CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS
CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS
Pursuant to section 12 , by-laws of SBAND , any substantive resolution proposed for consideration by any member of the association shall be filled with the executive director of SBAND at least 30 days prior to the date of the meeting at which the resolution is to be considered . The annual meeting of this association commences June 12 , 2024 . The board of governors hereby calls for and requests all proposed resolutions be delivered ( and if mailed to be postmarked ) to SBAND no later than May 13 , 2024 .
NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT
The position of president-elect of SBAND is to be voted on at the general assembly meeting on June 14 , 2024 , in Fargo , N . D . The constitution requires nomination by a petition signed by at least five other members of the association and received by the association at least 50 days before the general assembly meeting , or Thursday , April 25 , 2024 . In the event of a contested election , absentee ballots will be provided pursuant to Article 4.7 of the constitution . Any member interested in the nomination process is encouraged to consult Article 4.7 of the constitution or contact the executive director of SBAND .
NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION FOR ABA DELEGATE
The position of SBAND ABA Delegate ( the position presently held by attorney Zack Pelham of Bismarck ) is to be voted on at the general assembly meeting on June 14 , 2024 , in Fargo , N . D . The constitution requires nomination by a petition signed by at least five members of the association and received by the association at least 50 days before the general assembly meeting , or Thursday , April 25 , 2024 . Zack Pelham plans to run for re-election .
ATTENTION
SUBJECT
PHOTOGRAPHERS AND ARTISTS
The Gavel would like to consider your photograph and artwork for its cover .
MATTER
• Color photographs of North Dakota landscapes ; building interiors and exteriors ( including the State Capitol Building ); landmarks ; and animals ( people can appear only as incidentals and must not be identifiable )
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Vibrant color , sharp focus , high contrast
• Digital photos preferred
• Use the highest quality image setting on your smartphone or digital camera .
• Portrait orientation ( vertical ) is preferred .
• Photos must be at least 8x10 inches at 300 dpi for full photo cover .
• Send the original JPG (. jpg ) file . Please do not resize or change resolution .
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• SBAND members , active and retired only ( does not include relatives of SBAND members )
• Law-related administrative staff
• North Dakota law students
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
• Email your photos to : tony @ sband . org .
• Identify the photographer ; include legal affiliation .
• Include a brief description of the photograph and a working photograph title ; note where and when the photo was taken .
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