The purpose of these entities is to advise and serve the board with regard to an immediate concern relating to the administration of justice or the practice of law. The 23-member commission of lawyers and judges, as well as academic, business, labor and community leaders, was established to explore ways to improve access to civil justice for Californians living on low and moderate incomes.
Members also serve on one or more committees.
The State Bar appoints 10 members to the commission, and the remaining 13 members are appointed by other statewide entities. The terms of the commission members are two years, and members may serve two consecutive terms. CSF is overseen by the Client Security Fund Commission, an independent body that is appointed by and reports to the Board of Governors. The commission determines which applications made to the Client Security Fund will be paid and how much will be paid. The commission also makes recommendations to the Board of Governors on the rules administering the fund, the methods for reviewing and paying claims, and the financial and administrative needs of the fund.