Law Association votes for new council on Friday

ATTORNEY Theresa Hadad has withdrawn her nomination for one of the ten positions of senior ordinary member of the Law Association.

Hadad held the position of treasurer.

The association will hold it's annual general meeting on Friday and will also elect members of the new council.

Former independent senator and criminal defence attorney Sophia Chote, SC, is unopposed for the position of president. Current vice-president Patricia Dindyal and Rajiv Persad will contest the vice-presidency.

Friday's AGM and election will be held virtually, on Zoom.

There are no valid nominations for the position of treasurer, a resolution will be put to members to extend the date for nominations to March 31.

At the AGM, members are also expected to vote for senior and ordinary members.

Voting will also take place for the ten positions of senior ordinary members from nominees: Darrell Allahar, Frederick Gilkes, Lynette Seebaran-Suite, Helen Araujo, Wayne Sturge, Shankar Bidaisee, Mario Merritt, Ronnie Bissessar, Christlyn Moore, Patricia Dindyal, Irena Paynter, Amerelle Francis and Michael Rooplal.

The nominees for the five ordinary members are Peter Carter, Aaron Mahabir, Kely-Jo Victoria Sirju, Nekisha Charles, Kai-Leigh Phillip, Trevor Clarke, Rebecca Rafeek, Anuradha Dean and Alexia Romero.

A link for virtual voting will be provided to all financial members by e-mail on the morning of the AGM.