Resolutions, Commissions, & Communication
Resolutions
Requirement to File Federal Tax Forms
In May of 2023, the Board voted to adopt the Resolution of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association (Regarding Requirement to File Federal Tax Forms).
Disposition of Bar Health Plan Surplus
In May of 2023, the Board voted to adopt the Resolution of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association (Disposition of Bar Health Plan Surplus Assets).
Fair and Impartial Courts Resolution and Guidelines
In April 2022, the Board voted to reinstate the Fair and Impartial Courts (FIC) Committee’s Guidelines and 2014 Resolution. For more information click the links below.
Commissions
Diversity Commission
The Board of Governors voted in May of 2021 to create a Diversity Commission. The formation of the Commission was part of the Board’s goal to create a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse organization and to increase the membership of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the Alaska Bar Association. The Diversity Commission was tasked with furnishing a report to the Board which identified barriers and impediments confronting BIPOC lawyers within the Bar and identified ways to better attract, recruit, retain, and support BIPOC lawyers in Alaska. On June 12, 2023, the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association approved the Diversity Commission’s Final Report. For more information click on the links below. If you have questions about the Diversity Commission please contact Executive Director Danielle Bailey at bailey@alaskabar.org.
Communication
Statement on Commitment to Diversity
May 4, 2023, the Board of Governors adopted this Statement on Commitment to Diversity. The statement explains how the Board considers diversity, equity, and inclusion to be vital to the administration of justice and their commitment to diversity.
Statement on Alleged Member Misconduct
On October 28, 2021, the Board of Governors adopted this Statement on Alleged Member Misconduct. The statement explains how the Bar responds to issues surrounding member misconduct.
