The purpose of the sub-committee is to ensure open communication and free exchange of constructive ideas between the Workers' Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association and other entities including, but not limited to, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, local law schools and other educational institutions.
The sub-committee shall consist of at least six (6) members, one (1) of whom shall be designated as Chair. The initial term of service shall be one (1) year with no limitation on the number of terms the member may serve to the extent that this is consistent with the bylaws of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
The members of the sub-committee are as follows: The Chair, the Pennsylvania Bar Association Liaison, the Section Representative to the Board of Governors, the Law School Liaison, the Legislative Liaison, and the Young Lawyers' Division Liaison.
The current co-chairs, consistent with the bylaws of the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Workers' Compensation Section, may appoint co-liaisons during their year of service, if it is deemed necessary to serve the purpose of the Liaison sub-committee.
The creation of any new Liaison position must be approved by a two-thirds (2/3rds) majority of the then existing Executive Board of the Workers' Compensation Section.
The Chair's primary responsibilities include attending all Executive Board meetings of the Workers' Compensation Section and coordinating the attendance of the liaisons at the Executive Board meetings of the Workers' Compensation Section, as well as meetings required by the Philadelphia Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and other entities.
to apprise the current Co-Chairs of the Executive Board within a reasonable period of time prior to an Executive Board meeting in the event the Chair or any liaison committee member is unable to attend the Executive Board meeting.
to apprise the current Co-chairs of the Executive Board within a reasonable period of time prior to a required meeting in the event a replacement is not available within the Liaison sub-committee.
The liaison or a co-liaison is responsible to attend all Pennsylvania Bar Association meetings whenever held during the period of his/her appointment. The liaison or a co-liaison is also responsible to attend all Executive Board meetings and must present an update on their respective organizational meeting at said time. If neither the liaison nor the co-liaison is able to attend a Pennsylvania Bar Association meeting or an Executive Board meeting, the liaison or co-liaison must immediately advise the Chair of the sub-committee to coordinate a suitable replacement.
The Section Representative is responsible to attend all monthly Philadelphia Bar Association - Board of Governors' meetings during the period of his/her appointment. The Section Representative is also responsible to attend all Executive Board meetings and must present an update on his/her respective organizational meeting at said time. If the Section Representative is unable to attend a Philadelphia Bar Association - Board of Governors' meeting or an Executive Board meeting, the Section Representative must immediately advise the Chair of the sub-committee to coordinate a suitable replacement.
The Workers' Compensation Section is entitled to only one Section Representative to the Philadelphia Bar Association - Board of Governors. This individual has voting privileges at the Philadelphia Bar Association - Board of Governors' meetings. This voting privilege is NOT TRANSFERABLE. As such, it is imperative that the appointed Section Representative attend all meetings, barring an extreme emergency. A substitute may attend the meetings, but a substitute does not have voting privileges.
There is a term limit of no more that three consecutive one-year terms pursuant to the bylaws of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
The liaison or co-liaison is responsible to attend all monthly Philadelphia Bar Association - Legislative Liaison meetings during the period of his/her appointment. The liaison or co-liaison is also responsible to attend all Executive Board meetings and must present an update on his/her respective organizational meeting at said time. If neither the liaison nor the co-liaison is able to attend a Philadelphia Bar Association - Legislative liaison meeting or an Executive Board meeting, the liaison or co-liaison must immediately advise the Chair of the sub-committee to coordinate a suitable replacement.
The Liaison or co-liaison is responsible for registering with the “PaLegis Notification” system in order to receive and monitor all updates for any legislation that is directly or indirectly relevant to the Workers' Compensation Section and to report his/her findings at the Executive Board meetings. In the event that the proposed legislation has an immediate and direct impact on the Section, immediate notification shall be provided to the current Co-Chairs. The liaison or co-liaison is responsible for the drafting of any resolutions regarding legislation as directed by the Executive Board and for coordinating with the current Co-Chairs regarding the presentation of said resolution at any Philadelphia Bar Association - Board of Governors meetings.
The liaison or co-liaison is responsible to attend all monthly Philadelphia Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division meetings during the period of his/her appointment. The liaison or co-liaison is also responsible to attend all Executive Board meetings and must present an update on his/her respective organizational meeting at said time. If neither the liaison nor co-liaison is able to attend a Philadelphia Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division meeting or an Executive Board meeting, the liaison or co-liaison must immediately advise the Chair of the sub-committee to coordinate a suitable replacement. A replacement for Young Lawyers Division meetings must be a Young Lawyer as defined by the Philadelphia Bar Association. As such, it is imperative that the appointed liaison or co-liaison attend all meetings, barring an extreme emergency.
The liaison or co-liaison is responsible to attend all Executive Board meetings and must present an update on his/her duties at said time. If neither the liaison nor the co-liaison can attend an Executive Board meeting, the liaison or co-liaison must immediately advise the Chair of the sub-committee to coordinate a suitable replacement.
The purpose of the liaison or co-liaison is to support the teaching of workers' compensation law in the local law schools, to increase knowledge of our Section and its activities at these schools, and to encourage student involvement in the Philadelphia Bar Association. In promoting our Section, the liaison is primarily responsible for marketing, preparing, and assisting with the presentation of The Irvin Stander Award, the Section's annual award to a law student showing excellence in administrative law.
communicating the announcement of the application for the award through other methods such as mail or e-mail solicitation of law school professors, law school deans, and law school student organizations; use of the Internet; or other means approved by the current co-Chairs.
assisting the current co-Chairs with drafting an article regarding the award recipient for publication in The Philadelphia Bar Reporter, if requested to do so.
assisting the current co-Chairs with any necessary duties regarding the presentation of the award at the Spring awards luncheon, if requested to do so.
The duties of this liaison position may be expanded consistent with the directives of the current co-Chairs and Executive Board.
The mode of communication for this sub-committee shall be via e-mail or telephonically.