Additionally, the Section plans continuing legal education events for practitioners. The Section secretary assists Institute members with telephone inquiries. Section committee members may also assist with technical issues in their areas of expertise. Administrative Law and Human Rights Section Committees Section committees meet six weekly and members are provided with current drafts of legislation and issues papers for discussion. Membership of the committees is considered a valuable way of keeping up to date with legislative reform and sharing discussion on cases and client dilemmas.
Committees also prepare submissions in response to draft legislation and other necessary reforms.
Participating in submissions is a way of making a difference and having your say. In addition to reviewing legislation and writing submissions, committee members are key contributors to the Section newsletter and the various seminars and conferences conducted by the Institute. For further information about the Section contact the research solicitor and Section secretary, Robert Forrest, or his assistant, Elaine Price.