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Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

New Zealand Law Society - Powers

70: Constitution of New Zealand Law Society

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"The New Zealand Law Society's rules and structure are outlined in its constitution."

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The New Zealand Law Society has a constitution. You need to know what this constitution includes. It provides for a Council and its powers. It also explains how people become and stop being members. The constitution explains how general meetings are held and how voting works. It includes details about a president and vice-presidents. You will find information about an Executive Board and an executive director in the constitution. It also explains how the constitution can be changed. The constitution can have other provisions as long as they do not contradict this Act or other laws. You can find more information by looking at the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 and other related laws.

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70Constitution of New Zealand Law Society

  1. The New Zealand Law Society must have a constitution that provides for—

  2. a Council of the New Zealand Law Society and the powers of the Council; and
    1. the ways in which persons become members of the New Zealand Law Society; and
      1. the ways in which persons cease to be members of the New Zealand Law Society; and
        1. the summoning and holding of general meetings of the New Zealand Law Society, and the method of voting at those meetings; and
          1. a president and 1 or more vice-presidents of the Council; and
            1. an Executive Board of the New Zealand Law Society; and
              1. the appointment by the Council of an executive director of the New Zealand Law Society, who may be a member of the Council; and
                1. the amendment and replacement of the constitution.

                  1. In addition to the provisions required by subsection (1), the constitution may contain any other provisions that are not inconsistent with this Act or any other Act or any rule of law.

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