HAWAII PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION

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For more information about the responsibilities associated with one of these positions, contact the current HPA officer or director. Details regarding officer and director responsibilities are available in the HPA Guidelines. See the Officers & Directors page on this web site for current HPA leadership names and contact information.

SERVE AS AN HPA OFFICER OR DIRECTOR

• PRESIDENT

The President is the chief executive officer of HPA.

• VICE PRESIDENT

The Vice President performs all of the President's duties if the president is absent or disabled.

The Treasurer is responsible for all of the funds of HPA.

The Secretary is responsible to duly record the minutes of the proceedings of all meetings of the members and of the Board of Directors.

• NFPA REPRESENTATIVES

The NFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations) Representatives represent HPA at NFPA's annual meeting. There is a Primary Representative and a Secondary Representative.

• DIRECTOR OF JOB BANK COMMITTEE

The Job Bank Committee Director is responsible for the job referrals from prospective employers to HPA paralegals.

The Membership Committee Director is responsible for HPA membership recruitment, for maintenance and reporting of membership data, and for the production of the membership directory.

The Newsletter Committee Director is responsible for providing newsworthy information through the quarterly newsletter publication to HPA members on paralegal issues and activities, locally and nationally, and on other issues affecting the legal profession.

The Professional Development Committee Director is responsible for coordinating and arranging programs, activities, and seminars of interest to the paralegal profession

• DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

The Public Relations Committee Director is responsible for disseminating promotional materials or information to attract public interest or recognition to HPA.

The Pro Bono Committee Director acts as a liaison with law related and other organizations that utilize paralegals in pro bono services.

The Standards Committee Director researches matters affecting the paralegal profession, and makes recommendations for Board approval. Such matters include accreditation, certification, licensure, and ethics.

• BOARD ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Board Advisory Council advises the Board of Directors on various matters as deemed necessary by the Board.