NFPA is seeking candidates to fill the following positions on the Ethics Board, for terms to begin on August 1, 2011:

NFPA voting Members:  2 positions Both are one-year terms
Non-NFPA Members:  3 positionsOne-year term – 1 positionTwo-year term – 2 positions
The duties and responsibilities of Ethics Board members are set forth in the Procedures Manual, Section 10.0E, as copied below:

10.0E   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:            
NFPA may be asked to provide its opinion or interpretation of the NFPA Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, the NFPA Model Disciplinary Rules and respond to related inquires from members, paralegal non-members, and other individuals and entities.  The general charges of the Ethics Board are twofold.
          1.   The Ethics Board shall respond to questions and matters involving ethical conduct, obligations, utilization and/or discipline of paralegals            
          2.   The Ethics Board shall identify and respond to ethical issues on which interpretations or advice should be generated.

The procedures for selection are set forth in the Procedures Manual, Section 10.0C, a copy of which is set forth below: 

10.0C  PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION:    Any individual interested in appointment to the Ethics Board should provide a resume and letter of interest to the Vice President and Director of Position and Issues.  It is recommended that non-NFPA members have demonstrated expertise in the area of ethics through published works, teaching experience, or other activities.  It is recommended that NFPA members have a minimum of five years experience as a paralegal as well as demonstrated activities in or knowledge of ethics and NFPA positions. NFPA members must be voting members.

The deadline for letters of interest and resumes is Friday, July 8, 2011.  Letters of interest and resumes should be sent to the Vice President and Director of Positions and Issues at VPPI@paralegals.org.  Please indicate in your letter of interest whether you are interested in a one-year term, a two-year term, or either term. The NFPA Board will make these appointments at the Summer Board meeting on July 23, 2011.

Robert S. Hrouda, RP
NFPA Vice President and Director of Positions and Issues