Alaska Bylaws. Bar. Asso., art. X

As amended through November 12, 2024

Article X - Lobbying and Publicity

Section 1. Lobbying. No member of the Association may lobby or otherwise attempt to influence legislative or administrative action in the name of the Association, except with the consent of the Board of Governors.

Section 2. Publicity. Public statements or press releases purporting to set forth the Association's position on pending or proposed legislation, on issues of public importance, or on Association matters in general shall be made only by the President or his or her designee.

Section 3. Purpose. No expenditure relating to political or ideological activities may be made by the Association unless reasonably incurred for the purpose of regulating the legal profession or improving the quality of legal services available to the people of the state. The Association may not publicly advocate nor allow its name to be used for the advancement of any cause unless such action directly relates to the authorized purposes stated in this section.

Alaska Bylaws. Bar. Asso., art. X