Structure
Solicitors elect representatives to sit on the Society’s Council, the ruling body. The Council has overall responsibility for strategy and policy. The work of the Council is supported by the management
Board, which draws members from the Council and the Society’s executive staff. This is the principal decision-making team at the Society.
The Society’s president and the vice president hold office for one year. The other office bearers are the treasurer and immediate past president. The chief executive is responsible for the day to day operations of the Society, working with a staff of approximately 120. See
Chief Executive and Office Bearers page.
The work of the Society is greatly supported by solicitors and non-solicitors who contribute their time and expertise through the many committees and working groups. See
Council and Committees page.
The Society is in the process of reforming its structures and processes. Some new committees and the management Board have been established as part of this governance reform. A consultation on the composition and election of the Council has been held and a new constitution will be drafted.
