Complete only one:

Process used to take the ideological position:
Position adopted after discussion and vote at a scheduled meeting.
Position adopted after an electronic discussion and vote.
Other, please explain:

Number of members in the decision-making body:

Number who voted in favor and opposed to the position:
Voted for position
Voted against position
Abstained from vote
Did not vote

For sections only:

The subject matter of this position is within the jurisdiction of the section.
The position was adopted in accordance with the Section's bylaws.
The requirements of SBM Bylaw Article VIII have been satisfied.

If the boxes above are checked, SBM will notify the Section when this notice is received, at which time the Section may advocate the position.

Position:
Support
Support with recommended amendments
Oppose
Oppose with recommended amendments
Other, please specify: (If position is in the form of a report or amicus brief, the document may be attached in a separate e-mail to elyon@mail.michbar.org)

Explanation of the position, including any recommended amendments:

Copy and paste the text of any legislation, court rule, or administrative regulation that is the subject of or referenced in this report. Text may be provided by hyperlink.

List any arguments against the position:

This position falls within the following Keller-permissible category:
The regulation and discipline of attorneys
The improvement of the functioning of the courts
The availability of legal services to society
The regulation of attorney trust accounts
The regulation of the legal profession, including the education, the ethics, the competency, and the integrity of the profession.

Keller-permissible explanation: