The Board of Commissioners is the elected governing body of the Bar. The Board consists of five commissioners, elected from Idaho’s seven judicial districts. Two commissioners are elected from the Fourth District, one represents the First and Second Districts, one the Third and Fifth Districts and one the Sixth and Seventh Districts. Commissioners serve staggered three-year terms. Both the First and Fourth Districts will have openings this year. The election is fast approaching. Currently, IWL member Deborah Ferguson is the only woman on the Board. If you or someone you know are interested in learning more about this role, Deborah Ferguson has graciously offered to discuss her experiences. You can contact her at Deborah.Ferguson@usdoj.gov. Petitions for the position will be distributed by the bar in March and are due the first Tuesday in April (April 6, 2010). For more details about the Board of Commissioners and the requirements for running for this position, please see the Idaho Bar Commission Rules http://isb.idaho.gov/general/rules/ibcr.html.

Idaho Power Company is currently seeking a Paralegal to provide general legal support for our Smart Grid Project funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Smart Grid Investment Grant (SGIG). The successful candidate will Perform a variety of complex law-related tasks, including: the creation and review of government contracts; participation in negotiations; risk mitigation and support for issue resolution. May conduct legal research, draft legal and business communications, prepare other legal documents, and assist in document management and compliance tracking.

Deadline to apply is 12/22/09. For a complete job description and requirements and to apply on-line, please visit us at www.idahopower.com/careers or contact our recruiting team at 388-2965. Idaho Power Company is an equal opportunity employer.

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