1. The name
The name of the association shall be: The Professional
Association of Legal Services (referred to in this constitution
as PALS)
2. Established
PALS was established on 1st August
2002
3. Objectives
To
ensure continuity of service to the clients of its members
To provide
a forum for the exchange of non-competitive information
4. Membership qualification
Membership of PALS is available
to those within the Legal Services industry who meet the
entrance criteria. The executive committee must approve
new members.
5. Finances
The financial year of PALS is 1 May to 30 April. This
may be changed by resolution of the Executive committee
Members
shall pay an annual subscription fixed by the Executive
Committee
6. Meetings
A meeting of the executive committee will be held during the month of September. In convening any further meeting
the secretary shall give not less than 21 days notice
to members.Minutes of all meetings will be distributed to all members.
7. Executive Committee
An Executive Committee comprising
of a minimum of two and a maximum of ten members shall direct the affairs of PALS.The Executive Committee shall at
the annual meeting each financial year elect a President to hold
office until the next annual meeting. The Executive Committee shall
also elect a Secretary. In the event of the President
or the Secretary resigning or ceasing to be a member of
the Executive Committee, the Committee shall elect a replacement to serve for the remainder of the
term.
8. Revision of the Constitution
This constitution may be amended
by PALS provided that at least 75% of the Executive Committee of PALS
vote in favour of amendments of which prior notice has
been given.
9. Functions of Association
In the event of any member being
unable to service its clients due to retirement, ill health,
insolvency or any other reason, the other members will
take over the responsibility of delivering the service
or services.
10A. Liability
Members will NOT take over the professional liability
for services delivered by their fellow members.
Thus liability
for any:
Errors
Omissions
Negligent / inappropriate advice
Any other action that may prejudice the client and / or
his estate
Debts of the member
shall remain with
the original member
Members shall be responsible for
arranging suitable insurance cover for all liabilities
in relation to their business.
10B. Services
PALS shall not cover:
Fully pre paid Probate Services
Fully pre paid Estate Administration
