(a) Because of the nature of the legislative process, the Board or its Public Affairs Committee retains the right to set priorities regarding the enactment of legislation, to propose amendments or consent to amendments to legislation and to sponsor or take positions on legislation that is germane to the bar's mission. In so doing, the Board will also make a reasonable effort to do the following: (1) Encourage as wide a participation of the membership as possible in formulating positions on legislative issues;(2) Inform members, especially sections and committees, of the Bar's legislative positions;(3) Respect divergent opinions of subgroups within the legal profession;(4) Provide assistance to bar sections and committees;(5) Avoid committing bar funds to issues that are divisive or result in creating factions within the profession;(6) Present major issues to the House of Delegates for approval; and(7) Ensure that the Public Affairs Committee encompasses a balance of interest within the Bar and ensure that the Public Affairs Committee consults frequently with the Board.Adopted effective 4/14/2023.