R. Regulating Fla. Bar 2-3.9 · 2-3. BOARD OF GOVERNORS
VACANCY
Text — October 1, 2026 edition
Except for nonlawyer members, in the event of a vacancy on the board of governors the vacancy shall be filled by a special election within the framework of the pertinent election procedures presently existing under these rules relating to the election of members of the board of governors. Notice of the vacancy and the special election shall be given by publication in The Florida Bar News, which notice shall provide that nominating petitions must be filed within 30 days of the date of the publication of the notice with the executive director. The special election shall be held not less than 30 days and not more than 45 days after the publication of the notice. The procedures set forth in these rules for election shall be followed as closely as possible. In the event of a vacancy on the board of governors for a nonlawyer member, the vacancy shall be filled by special nomination and appointment in accordance with the provisions of bylaw 2-3.5(c).
Notes and commentary — not rule text
History
Amended March 2, 1988; July 23, 1992, effective Jan. 1, 1993 (605 So.2d 252).
Source of truth
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- October 1, 2026 edition
- Official file
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