Office of the President

The President is elected by the members of the Society.

The President:

• Chairs the Executive Committee and oversees the implementation of its decisions.
• Is spokesperson for the Society.
• Responds to enquiries or concerns from members.
• Appoints the membership of the Society's many Committees.
• Liaises with politicians, government agencies, the Law Council of Australia and its constituent bodies (ie other Law Societies and Bar Associations), the media, other professional and industry bodies, and members of the public.