Section 11 of THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961 __________
Staff of Bar Council.
- (1)Every Bar Council shall appoint a secretary and may appoint an accountant and such number of other persons on its staff as it may deem necessary.
- (2)The secretary and the accountant, if any, shall possess such qualifications as may be prescribed.
Summary
- Every Bar Council is required to hire a secretary.
- Bar Councils have the option to hire an accountant.
- Bar Councils can hire as many other staff members as they think are necessary.
- The secretary and the accountant must have the qualifications that are set by the rules.
- These rules also determine the conditions of their service.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Is a Bar Council allowed to function without a secretary?
No, the law says every Bar Council "shall" appoint a secretary, making it a requirement.
2. Can a Bar Council hire a receptionist or a clerk?
Yes, the Council can appoint "such number of other persons on its staff as it may deem necessary."
3. Who decides if a secretary is qualified for the job?
The qualifications are "prescribed," meaning they are found in the rules made under the Act.
4. Is an accountant a mandatory position?
No, the law says the Council "may" appoint an accountant, so it is optional.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 11 of THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961 __, which staff position is mandatory for every Bar Council?
2.Under Section 11 of THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961 __, who determines the number of staff members a Bar Council can have?
3.Under Section 11 of THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961 __, where are the qualifications for the secretary and accountant found?
4.Under Section 11 of THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961 __, which of these is true about the accountant position?