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Webinar:  Ethics for Legislative Drafters

The Legal Services Staff Section Program Committee is hosting its first e-learning webinar on December 1. Staff section members can participate from their desk at no cost. More

NCSL Staff Chair Looks Ahead

NCSL Staff Chair Nancy Cyr talks about the critical role of legislative staff and her priorities for the year ahead in this video. More

Webinar:  States Checking Up on Health Reform:  States Opting Out

This session will discuss the issues around state authority to accept, modify, or decline to participate in various components of federal health reforms. More

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NCSL Legal Services Staff Section (LSSS)

Welcome to the LSSS Web Page!

capitolThe Legal Services Staff Section (LSSS) is the only national legal professional organization dedicated to the needs of legislative attorneys and other paralegal legislative staff.  All staff who are involved in bill drafting, legal research, statutory and administrative rule compilation and publication, litigation, and other legal services are members of LSSS.

Ethics for Legislative Drafters - Webinar

liberty bellThe Legal Services Staff Section is hosting its first e-learning webinar on December 1, 2009. Staff section members will be able to participate from their desk at no cost. The only equipment required will be a computer with internet access and a telephone. More 

Michael J. Chernick Receives Achievement Award

The Legal Services Staff Section is pleased to present Michael J. Chernick with the 2009 Legislative Staff Achievement Award.  He has served LSSS as chair in 2005-06, vice-chair 2004-05, and as a director on the LSSS executive committee. Michael has been a member or the chair of nearly every LSSS committee.  Even after completing his term as the chair of the LSSS, Michael has always been willing to lend a hand whenever he is needed. He is very active on the LSSS listserv providing information on Vermont law and the legislature. Michael also served NCSL as a member of the NCSL Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee from 2004 to 2006.

Throughout his tenure with the legislative council, Michael has served with dedication and diligence. He is always ready and more than willing to do any research, and has memorized a wealth of parliamentary and historical information about the legislature, which testifies to his passion for service to the Vermont General Assembly.

The Legislative Lawyer - Spring 2009

newsIs it time to spring clean your office?  Read about organizing your workspace in this issue of the Legislative Lawyer.  State News includes discussions of budget cuts and other fiscal issues affecting the states. More

 

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