Council & Committees

As the Society’s governing body, Council ensures we carry out our purpose to uphold and protect the public interest in the practice of law. The Society’s various Committees, task forces and working groups support Council’s work and initiatives. 

Council’s Role

Council sets the Society’s strategic direction, strives for excellence in regulation and ensures the Society acts in the public interest.

Council members lead the Society and lend their voices and unique insights to decisions that impact Nova Scotia’s legal profession.  Council includes 21 voting members who are elected lawyers from across the province, as well as five appointed public representatives.  

Council Policies

NSBS Expense Policy & Form

Travel and Reimbursement Policy

NSBS Expense Report

Acknowledgement of Systemic Discrimination

Read the Society's acknowledgement of systemic discrimination, our commitment moving forward & FAQs.

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Current Council

Council includes 21 voting members who are elected lawyers from across the province, as well as five appointed public representatives. Learn about the Society's current Council members.

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Committees

The Society’s various Committees, task forces and working groups support Council’s work and initiatives.

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Council Meetings

Council meets eight or nine times per year to discuss and address the policy issues affecting the Society. These meetings are open to the public and take place at the Society’s office or in the community at our Council in the Community events.

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Council Elections

The Society’s Council elections occur every odd-numbered year to elect practising members for district positions & non-practising or practising members for the at-large member positions. The next election is 2025.

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