The Law Commission of Ontario is supervised by a Board of Governors, comprised of appointed representatives and at large members. The LCO intends to appoint additional at large members to the Board and seeks to become aware of interested and suitable persons for the future. Appointments are for three years with potential for renewal for an additional term.
The LCO was created in 2007 with a mandate is to review the law and make recommendations for reforms to make the law more accessible, effective and relevant; to clarify and simplify the law; consider how technology might increase access to justice; and stimulate critical debate about the law. The LCO is guided by its Strategic Plan and by values that include openness and inclusiveness. Information about the LCO’s projects and other work can be found here.
The Board is responsible for overall supervision of the LCO, developing policy and approving the budget, research projects and final reports and recommendations. The Board’s activities are guided by its Governance Policy.
Qualifications and factors which the Board will consider in selecting Board members include the following: capacity for constructive assessment of LCO project proposals and reports and policy documents; willingness to act as an “ambassador” for the LCO; experience in law reform; legal and/or other skills; an interest in public service; capacity to satisfy the time commitment; willingness to work with others towards a common end; association with diverse communities; and geographic location.
Please submit a letter outlining why you are interested in being a member of the LCO’s Board of Governors and a resumé setting out your qualifications and experience relevant to your ability to assist the LCO to achieve its goals by September 30, 2011 to:
Larry Banack, Chair, Law Commission of Ontario
2032 Ignat Kaneff Building
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
For further information, please contact Larry Banack at lawcommission@lco-cdo.org or (416) 650-8406. Applications will be kept on file for three years to be considered for future vacancies.
