The Florida Bar Board of Governors held its meeting at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island from Nov. 30-Dec. 3.

I am fortunate to be a liaison to the board, appointed by Florida Bar President Gary Lesser, serving on the Program Evaluation Committee and on a subcommittee for the Communications Committee. 

At the Program Evaluation Committee, we discussed many topics including:

Proposed rule amendments for adherence to the strategic plan, reviewed the Administrative Law Section bylaws revisions and proposed rule amendments regarding a waiver for good cause.

We also evaluated the Florida Lawyers Helpline, The Florida Bar’s relationship with Florida Lawyers Assistance Inc., Florida Bar board of governors election periods, the formula for apportionment of board of governors seats and liaison reporting.