§ Rule 6-1.1 Composition of board

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Rule 6-1.1. Composition of board

    The board of legal specialization and education shall be composed of 16 members of The Florida Bar appointed by the president of The Florida Bar, with the advice and consent of the board of governors. Fifteen of the members shall hold office for 3 years and until their successors are appointed. These 15 members shall be appointed to staggered terms of office, and the initial appointees shall serve as follows: 5 members shall serve until June 30 next following their appointment, 5 members shall serve until the second June 30 following their appointment, and 5 members shall serve until the third June 30 following their appointment. One of the members shall be designated by the president as chair. In addition, 1 member shall also be the chair of the continuing legal education committee of The Florida Bar, although no person may be chair of both the board of legal specialization and education and continuing legal education committee of The Florida Bar. Any vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided for original appointments.