Governance & Structure
A Bar President, who serves a one-year term from July 1st through June 30th, three Officers of the Bar, an elected House of Delegates, which meets quarterly, and an Executive Committee, which meets monthly, govern the Association. The Association holds an Annual Meeting in June. In fulfilling its stated purposes, the Bar's programs and activities are designed to serve the needs and interests of the membership, the public and the administration of justice. Standing and special committees direct much of the programming of the Rhode Island Bar Association. Standing committees are created by the Bylaws for the investigation and study of matters relating to the accomplishment of the general purposes, and business of the Association. Committee members are appointed by the incoming Bar President and serve for one-year terms, which may be renewed. The Bar’s Governance & Bylaws may be accessed here: https://www.ribar.com/About%20the%20Bar%20Association/GovernanceAndByLaws.aspx
2012-2013 Rhode Island Bar Association Officers
- Michael R. McElroy, Esq. President
- J. Robert Weisberger, Esq., President-Elect
- Bruce W. McIntyre, Esq., Treasurer
- Melissa E. Darigan, Esq., Secretary
The Rhode Island Bar Association is headquartered at the Rhode Island Law Center, 115 Cedar Street, Providence, RI 02903. The Center provides a venue for a number of Association services, activities and meetings, houses the Bar staff, and available to members for meetings. Summer office hours are 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, weekdays. The Rhode Island Bar Association publishes the Rhode Island Bar Journal, a bi-monthly news magazine featuring articles and important information for members and those interested in Rhode Island law. Articles on current legal issues and news about the Association are in the Journal and available on the web site.
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