In a significant development for Suriname’s legal community, the Surinamese Bar Association (SOVA) conducted elections on Saturday for positions within the Advocaten Tuchtcollege (ATC), the nation’s Attorney Disciplinary Council. The special general membership assembly, convened at the Lalla Rookh building, witnessed the participation of 160 legal professionals exercising their voting rights.
The election results confirmed the re-appointment of Nailah van Dijk and Sandra Punwasi-Raghoebier as attorney members of the disciplinary body. Both incumbents secured renewed four-year mandates following a competitive selection process that featured five candidates vying for these principal positions.
Additionally, the assembly elected Benito Pick and Sardha Sitaram as deputy members to the council. This contingent was selected from a pool of eight candidates competing for substitute roles within the disciplinary framework.
The proceedings underscore the legal community’s commitment to maintaining professional standards through democratic processes. The re-election of experienced members suggests continuity in the disciplinary council’s approach to overseeing attorney conduct and ethics within Suriname’s judicial system.