2025-2026 Application for Representative or Committee Chair Position

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• Bylaws Committee
  The Bylaws Chair maintains the current regulations and policies for PACO and performs an annual review of the documents for revisions that may be needed.
• Elections Committee
  The Elections Chair handles the elections process every year. The Election Committee facilitates the application process for Board positions and the Representative and Committee positions available each term.
• Job Bank Committee
  The Job Bank Chair facilitates the submissions from employers of open paralegal positions to be announced to the Membership so PACO members are aware of employment opportunities.
• Mentoring Committee
  The Mentoring Chair pairs up senior paralegal mentors with junior and paralegal student mentees as a way for senior paralegals to pay it forward.
• NFPA Primary Representative
  As NFPA Primary Representative your duties include promoting the NFPA and its benefits to the PACO membership and working with other national associations to help promote the paralegal profession. You attend the annual NFPA conference, the Paralegal Development Conference, Region Meetings, monthly Board meetings, and other NFPA Representative meetings throughout the year.
• OSBA Paralegal Certification Exam Study Group Sub-Committee
  This sub-committee, established by the Mentoring Committee, shall meet periodically to prepare for the annual OSBA Paralegal Certification Exam.
• PACO Education Day Sub-Committee
  This sub-committee is responsible for the planning and execution of the PACO Biennial Education Day in September of odd numbered years.
• Photography Sub-Committee
  The Photography Sub-committee will photograph PACO events based on availability.
• Pro Bono Committee
  The Pro Bono Chair schedules PACO pro bono activities in the community.
• Program Committee
  The Programs Chair is tasked with planning and coordinating the monthly General Membership Meetings and Legal Insights sessions.
• Public Relations Representative
  As PR Rep, you are tasked with the awesomeness of planning a fantastic Paralegal Day (with the assistance of a committee!) each year along with other networking events for PACO members.
• Social Media Sub-Committee
  This subcommittee, established by the Public Relations Committee, maintains, updates, and monitors PACO’s social media accounts, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter.
• Statewide Representative/NFPA Secondary Representative
  The Statewide Rep attends quarterly meetings of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Committee to provide updates regarding PACO activities and working with other paralegal associations to help promote the paralegal profession. This position also includes duties as the NFPA Secondary Representative, which supports the NFPA Primary Representative in their role by attending meetings, telephonic meetings, Board meetings, the NFPA Annual Conference, and the Paralegal Development Conference.
• Student Liaison Representative
  The Student Liaison Rep promotes the benefits of PACO, and NFPA to potential and current student paralegals throughout the various paralegal programs in Central Ohio.