Applicants are to submit the 2001-2002 State Bar application including a statement regarding their ABA and local bar activities and a resume. The State Bar seeks lawyer applicants for one position on the Judicial Council. The application deadline is February 5, 2001. The Judicial Council is a state constitutional agency that provides policy direction to the courts, the Governor, and the Legislature concerning court practice, procedure and administration. The four State Bar members are appointed to staggered terms, with one-two positions becoming available each year.
Terms are three years.
The time commitment is approximately 300 hours a year for meetings and assignments. The January meeting typically is held on a Wednesday in conjunction with the California Judicial Conference. Council members are reimbursed for their travel expenses by the Judicial Council in accordance with the reimbursement schedule for state employees. In making the appointment, the Board of Governors will consider each applicant's demonstrated leadership skills and ability to effectively represent the lawyer perspective on the Council.