The Law Society of Scotland is buzzing with the momentum of change. With a new act and a new board kicking off a new presidential term and a move to a new structure of corporate governance, the society is undergoing a process of modernisation that will bring its previously over-bureaucratic procedures more into line with the forward-thinking of its members.
In the society, like most organisations, there exists an unavoidable degree of red tape. It is particularly important for membership bodies to remain diligent and adequately accountable to members. A system of checks and balances must prevail. For the first time in more than 20 years these issues have been examined and improvements legislated for. As well as maintaining the highest professional standards for the public, council members must perform a representative function for members of the profession.
