2009 Board of Directors Resolutions

Resolutions adopted by NACDL's Board of Directors or Membership are posted online. Resolutions adopted prior to the year 2000 are posted as they are available. For more information on resolutions adopted prior to 2000, please contact NACDL.

Concerning Judicial Pay Legislation

NACDL will urge the 111th Congress to speedily introduce and pass legislation consistent with H.R. 3753, 110th Congress and S. 1638, 110th Congress, to increase federal judicial compensation.

On The Review and Disposition of Individuals Detained at Guantanamo Bay

Consistent with the Supreme Court’s directive in Boumediene v. Bush and President Obama’s January 22, 2009 Executive Order on “Review and Disposition Of Individuals Detained At The Guantanamo Bay Naval Base And Closure of Detention Facilities,” the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers urges the U.S. Government to ensure that: ........

Authorizing Audit Expesnes for Transition to New Association Management System

Upon the recommendation of the Audit, Budget, and Executive Committees, the Board authorizes the additional expenditure of $6,300 in audit fees to cover the cost of an audit in connection with the installation of the new association management system to review procedures and internal controls.

Supporting the National Criminal Justice Commission Act

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers supports the National Criminal Justice Commission Act and urges its swift passage.

On Amending the Long Range Plan

NACDL has determined to created a Continuing legal Education Institute in order to develop and execute NACDL’s extensive continuing legal education program

Establishing Special Election Procedures

the following procedures shall govern the special election to be held at the NACDL Annual meeting in Boston: ..........

Creating an NACDL Continuing Legal Education Institute

NACDL Board of Directors approves the attached proposal for the creation of an NACDL Continuing Legal Education Institute.

Concerning Life Members in Arrears

The Board of Directors authorizes staff to suspend the membership of any life member who remains in arrears for a period in excess of two years.

Establishing Special Election Procedures

the following procedures shall govern the special election to be held at the NACDL Fall meeting in Portland: ...........

Amending the Budget

The Budget Committee and the Executive Committee authorize similar expenditure in Fiscal Year 2010.

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