Law Society By-laws 2023
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21 Members of the Council
(1) The members of the Council consist of –
(a) 5 full members whose principal place of practice is in the northern region; and
(b) 3 full members whose principal place of practice is in the north-western region; and
(c) 8 full members whose principal place of practice is in the southern region.
(2) A person holds the office of member of the Council if the person –
(a) is elected as such a member in accordance with Division 2 ; and
(b) is appointed as such a member in accordance with clause 10(2)(b) .
(3) For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in these by-laws prevents a person from being elected, and appointed, as a member of the Council for one or more consecutive terms.