Rule XI-2 Applications for Establishment of Sections

An application to the Board of Officers and Commissioners for establishment of a section must set forth:

(a) The field of law to which the existing or proposed section is to be dedicated;

(b) A statement of the need for the proposed section; and

(c) A list of members who have indicated their intention of applying for membership in the proposed section. Each section shall operate in compliance with uniform section bylaws approved by the Board of Officers and Commissioners. A section shall be established upon the president and executive director signing the section bylaws.