Each University of Minnesota Local Board officer is responsible for attending meetings or appointing a proxy. University of Minnesota Election Procedures Elections for 1L representatives should be held within the first three weeks of classes. If there are insufficient candidates, the Local Board can appoint candidates without an election at its discretion. The purpose of the above structure is to ensure that 1Ls have timely representation and that MJF will have active members throughout the Summer.
Board members serve from their election until the next election at which their year votes.
The Treasurer must also make sure that copies of the monthly bank statements are delivered to the MJF office along with copies of the monthly Cash Receipts log, Cash paid log and the Balance Sheet. The Local Board has the discretion to appoint 2 Treasurers-one for WAD and another for Local Board funds. The Secretary can also expect to publicize MJF events and help out as needed for programs. Each law school Local Board has three student positions on the State Board of Directors. The State Board Representatives act as liaisons between the local membership and MJF's governing body, the State Board of Directors.