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Creditor Debtor Rights Section

Creditor Debtor Rights Section Executive Committee Elections

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Every year, the Creditor Debtor Rights Section holds elections for open seats on its executive committee. On this page you will find information about the election process, how to run for an executive committee position, and other helpful info.

Election Information

Congratulations, Incoming Executive Committee Members!

Below are the results of the Creditor Debtor Rights Section Executive Committee election. Thank you for voting!

For more information about the section and its executive committee roles, please review the Section's bylaws.

At-Large Member, Pos. 1 - Eastern District: two-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2026

Jody McCormick

At-Large Member, Pos. 2 - Eastern District: two-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2026

Timothy Fischer

At-Large Member, Pos. 3 - Northern Division of Western District: two-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2026

Steven Palmer

At-Large Member, Pos. 4 - King County: two-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2026

Richard Keeton

At-Large Member, Pos. 6 - Southern Division of Western District: two-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2026

Jill Collins

Questions? Contact sections@wsba.org.

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How to Apply

The deadline for submitting applications has passed.

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Instructions to Ensure You Receive Your Ballot

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If you have asked SurveyMonkey in the past not to send you surveys, or if your email address has ever bounced a SurveyMonkey email, use SurveyMonkey's Unblock form to make sure you receive your ballot.

If you still do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org. Paper ballots are available on request.

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2025 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2024 as well as some current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

• March 11, 2024 — Application Portal opens on your myWSBA. See How to Apply for instructions.
• March 15 9:30–10:30 a.m. — Section Leaders Interested Applicant Informational Drop-in Session 1.
• April 4 noon–1 p.m. — Section Leaders Interested Applicant Informational Drop-in Session 2.
• May 1 — Application Portal closes.
• June 3 — Ballots will be sent out via email from SurveyMonkey. If you do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org.
• June 30 — Voting closes.
• First week of July — Section nominating committees will reach out to the winners of the election.
• No later than the third week of July results will be posted in the Election Information section above.

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Executive Committee Roles

The Creditor Debtor Rights Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open positions are listed above in the Election Information section.

• Chair
• Chair-Elect
• Secretary/Treasurer
• Immediate Past Chair
• Nine (9) At-Large Members
  • Position 1, Eastern District
  • Position 2, Eastern District
  • Position 3, Northern Division of Western District
  • Position 4, King County
  • Position 5, King County
  • Position 6, Southern Division of Western District
  • Position 7, Southern Division of Western District
  • Position 8, Eastern Division At-Large
  • Position 9, Western Division At-Large

   

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