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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1400 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CLIENT SECURITY FUND OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section 01D .1418 - PROCESSING APPLICATIONS

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(a) The
				  board shall cause an investigation of all applications filed with the State Bar
				  to determine whether the application is for a reimbursable loss and the extent,
				  if any, to which the application should be paid from the Fund.
(b) The chairperson of the board shall assign
				  each application to a member of the board for review and report. Wherever
				  possible, the member to whom such application is referred shall practice in the
				  county wherein the attorney practices or practiced.
(c) A copy of the application shall be served
				  upon or sent by registered mail to the last known address of the attorney who
				  it is alleged committed an act of dishonest conduct.
(d) After considering a report of
				  investigation as to an application, any board member may request that testimony
				  be presented concerning the application. In all cases, the alleged defalcating
				  attorney or his or her representative will be given an opportunity to be heard
				  by the board if the attorney so requests.
(e) The board shall operate the Fund so that,
				  taking into account assessments ordered by the Supreme Court but not yet
				  received and anticipated investment earnings, a principal balance of
				  approximately one million dollars ($1,000,000) is maintained. Subject to the
				  foregoing, the board shall, in its discretion, determine the amount of loss, if
				  any, for which each applicant should be reimbursed from the Fund. In making
				  such determination, the board shall consider, inter alia, the following:
(1) the negligence, if any, of the applicant
				  which contributed to the loss;
(2)
				  the comparative hardship which the applicant suffered because of the
				  loss;
(3) the total amount of
				  reimbursable losses of applicants on account of any one attorney or firm or
				  association of attorneys;
(4) the
				  total amount of reimbursable losses in previous years for which total
				  reimbursement has not been made and the total assets of the Fund;
(5) the total amount of insurance or other
				  source of funds available to compensate the applicant for any reimbursable
				  loss.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1400 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CLIENT SECURITY FUND OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section 01D .1419 - SUBROGATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT

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(a) In
				  the event reimbursement is made to an applicant, the State Bar shall be
				  subrogated to the amount reimbursed and may bring an action against the
				  attorney or the attorney's estate either in the name of the applicant or in the
				  name of the State Bar. As a condition of reimbursement, the applicant may be
				  required to execute a "subrogation agreement" to such effect. Filing of an
				  application constitutes an agreement by the applicant that the North Carolina
				  State Bar shall be subrogated to the rights of the applicant to the extent of
				  any reimbursement. Upon commencement of an action by the State Bar pursuant to
				  its subrogation rights, it shall advise the reimbursed applicant at his or her
				  last known address. A reimbursed applicant may then join in such action to
				  recover any loss in excess of the amount reimbursed by the Fund. Any amounts
				  recovered from the attorney by the board in excess of the amount to which the
				  Fund is subrogated, less the board's actual costs of such recovery, shall be
				  paid to or retained by the applicant as the case may be.
(b) Before receiving a payment from the Fund,
				  the person who is to receive such payment or his or her legal representative
				  shall execute and deliver to the board a written agreement stating that in the
				  event the reimbursed applicant or his or her estate should ever receive any
				  restitution from the attorney or his or her estate, the reimbursed applicant
				  agrees that the Fund shall be repaid up to the amount of the reimbursement from
				  the Fund plus expenses.
Authority Orders of
					 the NC Supreme Court, August 29, 1984, October 10, 1984;
Readopted
					 Eff. December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1400 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CLIENT SECURITY FUND OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section 01D .1420 - AUTHORITY RESERVED BY THE SUPREME COURT

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The Fund may be modified or abolished by the Supreme Court.
					 In the event of abolition, all assets of the Fund shall be disbursed by order
					 of the Supreme Court.
Authority Orders of
					 the NC Supreme Court, August 29, 1984, October 10, 1984;
Readopted
					 Eff. December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1502 - JURISDICTION: AUTHORITY

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The Council of the North Carolina State Bar hereby
					 establishes the Board of Continuing Legal Education (board) as a standing
					 committee of the council, which board shall have authority to establish
					 regulations governing a continuing legal education program and a law practice
					 assistance program for attorneys licensed to practice law in this
					 state.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1503 - OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

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The responsibility for operating the continuing legal
					 education program and the law practice assistance program shall rest with the
					 board, subject to the statutes governing the practice of law, the authority of
					 the council, and the rules of governance of the board.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1504 - SIZE OF BOARD

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The board shall have nine members, all of whom must be
					 attorneys in good standing and authorized to practice in the state of North
					 Carolina.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1505 - LAY PARTICIPATION

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The board shall have no members who are not licensed
					 attorneys.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1506 - APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS; WHEN; REMOVAL

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The members of the board shall be appointed by the council.
					 The first members of the board shall be appointed as of the quarterly meeting
					 of the council following the creation of the board. Thereafter, members shall
					 be appointed annually as of the same quarterly meeting. Vacancies occurring by
					 reason of death, resignation, or removal shall be filled by appointment of the
					 council at the next quarterly meeting following the event giving rise to the
					 vacancy, and the person so appointed shall serve for the balance of the vacated
					 term. Any member of the board may be removed at any time by an affirmative vote
					 of a majority of the members of the council in session at a regularly called
					 meeting.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1507 - TERM OF OFFICE

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Each member who is appointed to the board shall serve for a
					 term of three years beginning as of the first day of the month following the
					 date on which the appointment is made by the council. See, however, Rule .1508
					 of this Section.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1508 - STAGGERED TERMS

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It is intended that members of the board shall be elected
					 to staggered terms such that three members are appointed in each year. Of the
					 initial board, three members shall be elected to terms of one year, three
					 members shall be elected to terms of two years, and three members shall be
					 elected to terms of three years. Thereafter, three members shall be elected
					 each year.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1509 - SUCCESSION

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Each member of the board shall be entitled to serve for one
					 full three-year term and to succeed himself or herself for one additional
					 three-year term. Thereafter, no person may be reappointed without having been
					 off the board for at least three years.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1510 - APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON

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The chairperson of the board shall be appointed from time
					 to time as necessary by the council. The term of such individual as chairperson
					 shall be one year. The chairperson may be reappointed thereafter during his or
					 her tenure on the board. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the
					 board, shall prepare and present to the council the annual report of the board,
					 and generally shall represent the board in its dealings with the
					 public.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1511 - APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIRPERSON

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The vice-chairperson of the board shall be appointed from
					 time to time as necessary by the council. The term of such individual as
					 vice-chairperson shall be one year. The vice-chairperson may be reappointed
					 thereafter during tenure on the board. The vice-chairperson shall preside at
					 and represent the board in the absence of the chairperson and shall perform
					 such other duties as may be assigned to him or her by the chairperson or by the
					 board.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1512 - SOURCE OF FUNDS

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(a) Funding for the
				  program carried out by the board shall come from sponsor's fees and attendee's
				  fees as provided below, as well as from duly assessed penalties for
				  noncompliance and from reinstatement fees.
(1)
				  Registered sponsors located in North Carolina (for programs offered in or
				  outside North Carolina), registered sponsors not located in North Carolina (for
				  programs offered in North Carolina), and all other sponsors located in or
				  outside of North Carolina (for programs offered in North Carolina) shall, as a
				  condition of conducting an approved program, agree to remit a list of North
				  Carolina attendees and to pay a fee for each active member of the North
				  Carolina State Bar who attends the program for CLE credit. The sponsor's fee
				  shall be based on each credit hour of attendance, with a proportional fee for
				  portions of a program lasting less than an hour. The fee shall be set by the
				  board upon approval of the council. Any sponsor, including a registered
				  sponsor, that conducts an approved program which is offered without charge to
				  attendees shall not be required to remit the fee under this section. Attendees
				  who wish to receive credit for attending such an approved program shall comply
				  with paragraph (a)(2) of this rule.
(2) The board shall fix a reasonably
				  comparable fee to be paid by individual attorneys who attend for CLE credit
				  approved continuing legal education programs for which the sponsor does not
				  submit a fee under Rule .1512(a)(1) above. Such fee shall accompany the
				  member's annual affidavit. The fee shall be set by the board upon approval of
				  the council.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1513 - FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

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All funds of the board shall be considered funds of the
					 North Carolina State Bar and shall be administered and disbursed
					 accordingly.
(a) Maintenance of
				  Accounts: Audit - The North Carolina State Bar shall maintain a separate
				  account for funds of the board such that such funds and expenditures therefrom
				  can be readily identified. The accounts of the board shall be audited on an
				  annual basis in connection with the audits of the North Carolina State
				  Bar.
(b) Investment Criteria - The
				  funds of the board shall be handled, invested and reinvested in accordance with
				  investment policies adopted by the council for the handling of dues, rents, and
				  other revenues received by the North Carolina State Bar in carrying out its
				  official duties.
(c) Disbursement -
				  Disbursement of funds of the board shall be made by or under the direction of
				  the secretary-treasurer of the North Carolina State Bar pursuant to authority
				  of the council. The members of the board shall serve on a voluntary basis
				  without compensation, but may be reimbursed for the reasonable expenses
				  incurred in attending meetings of the board or its committees.
(d) All revenues resulting from the CLE
				  program, including fees received from attendees and sponsors, late filing
				  penalties, late compliance fees, reinstatement fees, and interest on a reserve
				  fund shall be applied first to the expense of administration of the CLE program
				  including an adequate reserve fund; provided, however, that a portion of each
				  sponsor or attendee fee, in an amount to be determined by the council, shall be
				  paid to the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism and to the North
				  Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission for administration of the
				  activities of these commissions. Excess funds may be expended by the council on
				  lawyer competency programs approved by the council.
Authority - Order of
					 the North Carolina Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Effective December 8, 1994;
Amended Eff. November 5,
					 2015; December 30, 1998.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1514 - MEETINGS

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The annual meeting of the board shall be held in October of
					 each year in connection with the annual meeting of the North Carolina State
					 Bar. The board by resolution may set regular meeting dates and places. Special
					 meetings of the board may be called at any time upon notice given by the
					 chairperson, the vice-chairperson, or any two members of the board. Notice of
					 meeting shall be given at least two days prior to the meeting by mail,
					 telegram, facsimile transmission or telephone. A quorum of the board for
					 conducting its official business shall be a majority of the members serving at
					 a particular time.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1515 - ANNUAL REPORT

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The board shall prepare at least annually a report of its
					 activities and shall present the same to the council one month prior to its
					 annual meeting.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1516 - POWERS, DUTIES, AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

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(a) The board
				  shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) to exercise general supervisory authority
				  over the administration of these rules;
(2) to adopt and amend regulations consistent
				  with these rules with the approval of the council;
(3) to establish an office or offices and to
				  employ such persons as the board deems necessary for the proper administration
				  of these rules, and to delegate to them appropriate authority, subject to the
				  review of the council;
(4) to
				  report annually on the activities and operations of the board to the council
				  and make any recommendations for changes in the rules or methods of operation
				  of the continuing legal education program;
(5) to submit an annual budget to the council
				  for approval and to ensure that expenses of the board do not exceed the annual
				  budget approved by the council;
(6)
				  to administer a law office assistance program for the benefit of lawyers who
				  request or are required to obtain training in the area of law office
				  management.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1518 - CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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(a)
				  Annual Requirement. Each active member subject to these rules shall complete 12
				  hours of approved continuing legal education during each calendar year
				  beginning January 1, 1988, as provided by these rules and the regulations
				  adopted thereunder.
Of the 12 hours:
(1) at least 2 hours shall be devoted to the
				  areas of professional responsibility or professionalism or any combination
				  thereof;
(2) at least 1 hour shall
				  be devoted to technology training as defined in Rule .1501(c)(17) of this
				  subchapter and further explained in Rule .1602(e) of this subchapter;
				  and
(3) effective January 1, 2002,
				  at least once every three calendar years, each member shall complete an hour of
				  continuing legal education instruction on substance abuse and debilitating
				  mental conditions as defined in Rule .1602 (a). This hour shall be credited to
				  the annual 12-hour requirement but shall be in addition to the annual
				  professional responsibility/professionalism requirement. To satisfy the
				  requirement, a member must attend an accredited program on substance abuse and
				  debilitating mental conditions that is at least one hour long.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1520 - REGISTRATION OF SPONSORS AND PROGRAM APPROVAL

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(a)
				  Registration of Sponsors. An organization desiring to be designated as a
				  registered sponsor of programs may apply to the board for registered sponsor
				  status. The board shall register a sponsor if it is satisfied that the
				  sponsor's programs have met the accreditation standards set forth in Rule .1519
				  of this subchapter and the application requirements set forth in Rule .1603 of
				  this subchapter.
(1) Duration of Status.
				  Registered sponsor status shall be granted for a period of five years. At the
				  end of the five-year period, the sponsor must apply to renew its registration
				  pursuant to Rule .1603(b) of this subchapter.
(2) Accredited Sponsors. A sponsor that was
				  previously designated by the board as an "accredited sponsor" shall, on the
				  effective date of paragraph (a)(1) of this rule, be re-designated as a
				  "registered sponsor." Each such registered sponsor shall subsequently be
				  required to apply for renewal of registration according to a schedule to be
				  adopted by the board. The schedule shall stagger the submission date for such
				  applications over a three-year period after the effective date of this
				  paragraph (a)(2).
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1521 - CREDIT HOURS

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The board may designate by regulation the number of credit
					 hours to be earned by participation, including, but not limited to, teaching in
					 continuing legal education programs approved by the board.
Authority - Order of
					 the North Carolina Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff. December 8, 1994;
Amendments Approved by the Supreme
					 Court: September 25, 2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1525 - REPEALED - CONFIDENTIALITY

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Authority - Order of
					 the North Carolina Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff. December 8, 1994;
Amended Eff. March 3,
					 1999;
Repealed Eff. October 17,
					 2001.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1526 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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(a) The
				  effective date of these Rules shall be January 1, 1988.
(b) Active members licensed prior to July 1
				  of any calendar year shall meet the continuing legal education requirements of
				  these Rules for such year.
(c)
				  Active members licensed after June 30 of any calendar year must meet the
				  continuing legal education requirements of these Rules for the next calendar
				  year.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1500 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1527 - REGULATIONS

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The following regulations (Section .1600 of the Rules of
					 the North Carolina State Bar) for the continuing legal education program are
					 hereby adopted and shall remain in effect until revised or amended by the board
					 with the approval of the council. The board may adopt other regulations to
					 implement the continuing legal education program with the approval of the
					 council.
Authority Order of
					 the NC Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 8, 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1600 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ADMINITRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1601 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM APPROVAL

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(a)
				  Approval. CLE programs may be approved upon the written application of a
				  sponsor, including a registered sponsor, or of an active member on an
				  individual program basis. An application for such CLE program approval shall
				  meet the following requirements:
(1) If
				  advance approval is requested by a sponsor, the application and supporting
				  documentation, including one substantially complete set of the written
				  materials to be distributed at the program, shall be submitted at least 50 days
				  prior to the date on which the program is scheduled. If advance approval is
				  requested by an active member, the application need not include a complete set
				  of written materials.
(2) In all
				  other cases, the application and supporting documentation shall be submitted by
				  the sponsor not later than 50 days after the date the program was presented or
				  prior to the end of the calendar year in which the program was presented,
				  whichever is earlier. Active members requesting credit must submit the
				  application and supporting documentation within 50 days after the date the
				  program was presented or, if the 50 days have elapsed, as soon as practicable
				  after receiving notice from the board that the program accreditation request
				  was not submitted by the sponsor.
(3) The application shall be submitted on a
				  form furnished by the board.
(4)
				  The application shall contain all information requested on the form.
(5) The application shall be accompanied by a
				  program outline or brochure that describes the content, identifies the
				  teachers, lists the time devoted to each topic, and shows each date and
				  location at which the program will be offered.
(6) The application shall include a detailed
				  calculation of the total CLE hours and hours of professional
				  responsibility.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1600 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ADMINITRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1603 - REGISTERED SPONSORS

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(a)
				  Application for Registered Sponsor Status. To be designated as a registered
				  sponsor of programs under Rule .1520(a) of this subchapter, a sponsor must
				  satisfy the following requirements:
(1) File a
				  completed application for registered sponsor status on a form furnished by the
				  board.
(2) During the three years
				  prior to application, present at least five original programs that were
				  approved for CLE credit by the board.
(3) During the three years prior to
				  application, substantially comply with the requirements in Rule .1601(a) and
				  (e) of this subchapter on application for program approval, remitting sponsor
				  fees, and reporting attendance for every program approved for credit.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1600 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ADMINITRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1604 - REPEALED - ACCREDITATION OF PRERECORDED SIMULTANEOUS BROADCAST, AND COMPUTER-BASED PROGRAMS

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Authority - Order of
					 the North Carolina Supreme Court, October 7, 1987, 318 N.C. 711;
Readopted Effective December 8, 1994;
Amendments Approved by the
					 Supreme Court March 6, 2014; March 6, 2008, March 2, 2006; March 3, 2005; March
					 6, 1997;
Repealed Eff. September 25,
					 2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1600 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ADMINITRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1605 - COMPUTATION OF CREDIT

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(a) Computation
				  Formula - CLE and professional responsibility hours shall be computed by the
				  following formula:
Sum of the total minutes of actual instruction / 60 = Total
					 Hours
For example, actual instruction totaling 195 minutes would
					 equal 3.25 hours toward CLE.
(b) Actual Instruction - Only actual
				  education shall be included in computing the total hours of actual instruction.
				  The following shall not be included:
(1)
				  introductory remarks;
(2)
				  breaks;
(3) business
				  meetings;
(4) speeches in
				  connection with banquets or other events which are primarily social in
				  nature;
(5) question and answer
				  sessions at a ratio in excess of 15 minutes per CLE hour and programs less than
				  30 minutes in length provided, however, that the limitation on question and
				  answer sessions shall not limit the length of time that may be devoted to
				  participatory CLE.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1600 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ADMINITRATION OF THE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 01D .1607-.1611 - RESERVED

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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1701 - PURPOSE

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The purpose of this plan of certified legal specialization
					 is to assist in the delivery of legal services to the public by identifying to
					 the public those lawyers who have demonstrated special knowledge, skill, and
					 proficiency in a specific field, so that the public can more closely match its
					 needs with available services; and to improve the competency of the bar by
					 establishing an additional incentive for lawyers to participate in continuing
					 legal education and meet the other requirements of
					 specialization.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1702 - JURISDICTION: AUTHORITY

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The Council of the North Carolina State Bar (the council)
					 with the approval of the Supreme Court of North Carolina hereby establishes the
					 Board of Legal Specialization (board) as a standing committee of the council,
					 which board shall be the authority having jurisdiction under state law over the
					 subject of specialization of lawyers.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1703 - OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

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The responsibility for operating the specialization program
					 rests with the board, subject to the statutes governing the practice of law,
					 the authority of the council and the rules of governance of the
					 board.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1704 - SIZE OF BOARD

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The board shall have nine members, six of whom must be
					 attorneys in good standing and authorized to practice law in the state of North
					 Carolina. The lawyer members of the board shall be representative of the legal
					 profession and shall include lawyers who are in general practice as well as
					 those who specialize.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1705 - LAY PARTICIPATION

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The board shall have three members who are not licensed
					 attorneys.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1706 - APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS; WHEN; REMOVAL

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The members of the board shall be appointed by the council.
					 The first members of the board shall be appointed as of the quarterly meeting
					 of the council following the creation of the board. Thereafter, members shall
					 be appointed annually as of the same quarterly meeting. Vacancies occurring by
					 reason of death, resignation, or removal shall be filled by appointment of the
					 council at the next quarterly meeting following the event giving rise to the
					 vacancy, and the person so appointed shall serve for the balance of the vacated
					 term. Any member of the board may be removed at any time by an affirmative vote
					 of a majority of the members of the council in session at a regularly called
					 meeting.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1707 - TERM OF OFFICE

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Each member who is appointed to the board shall serve for a
					 term of three years beginning as of the first day of the month following the
					 date on which the appointment is made by the council. See, however, Rule .1708
					 of this Section.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1708 - STAGGERED TERMS

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It is intended that members of the board shall be elected
					 to staggered terms such that three members are appointed in each year. Of the
					 initial board, three members (two lawyers and one nonlawyer) shall be elected
					 to terms of one year; three members (two lawyers and one nonlawyer) shall be
					 elected to terms of two years; and three members (two lawyers and one
					 nonlawyer) shall be elected to terms of three years. Thereafter, three members
					 (two lawyers and one nonlawyer) shall be elected in each
					 year.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1709 - SUCCESSION

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Each member of the board shall be entitled to serve for one
					 full three-year term and to succeed himself or herself for one additional
					 three-year term. Thereafter, no person may be reappointed without having been
					 off of the board for at least three years: provided, however, that any member
					 who is designated chairperson at the time that the member's second three-year
					 term expires may serve one additional year on the board in the capacity of
					 chair.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994;
Amended Eff. March 5, 2015; October 9,
					 2008.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1710 - APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON

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The chairperson of the board shall be appointed from time
					 to time as necessary by the council from among the lawyer members of the board.
					 The term of such individual as chairperson shall be one year. The chairperson
					 may be reappointed thereafter during his or her tenure on the board. The
					 chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the board, shall prepare and
					 present to the council the annual report of the board, and generally shall
					 represent the board in its dealings with the public.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1711 - APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIRPERSON

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The vice-chairperson of the board shall be appointed from
					 time to time as necessary by the council from among the lawyer members of the
					 board. The term of such individual as vice-chairperson shall be one year. The
					 vice-chairperson may be reappointed thereafter during his or her tenure on the
					 board. The vice- chairperson shall preside at and represent the board in the
					 absence of the chairperson and shall perform such other duties as may be
					 assigned to him or her by the chairperson or by the board.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1712 - SOURCE OF FUNDS

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Funding for the program carried out by the board shall come
					 from such application fees, examination fees, course accreditation fees, annual
					 fees or recertification fees as the board, with the approval of the council,
					 may establish.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1713 - FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

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All funds of the board shall be considered funds of the
					 North Carolina State Bar and shall be administered and disbursed
					 accordingly.
(1) Maintenance of
				  Accounts: Audit - The North Carolina State Bar shall maintain a separate
				  account for funds of the board such that such funds and expenditure therefrom
				  can be readily identified. The accounts of the board shall be audited on an
				  annual basis in connection with the audits of the North Carolina State
				  Bar.
(2) Investment Criteria - The
				  funds of the board shall be handled, invested and reinvested in accordance with
				  investment policies adopted by the council for the handling of dues, rents and
				  other revenues received by the North Carolina State Bar in carrying out its
				  official duties.
(3) Disbursement -
				  Disbursement of funds of the board shall be made by or under the direction of
				  the secretary-treasurer of the North Carolina State Bar.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1714 - MEETINGS

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The board by resolution may set regular meeting dates and
					 places. Special meetings of the board may be called at any time upon notice
					 given by the chairperson, the vice-chairperson or any two members of the board.
					 Notice of meeting shall be given at least two days prior to the meeting by
					 mail, electronic mail, telegram, facsimile transmission, or telephone. A quorum
					 of the board for conducting its official business shall be four or more of the
					 members serving at the time of the meeting.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994;
Amendments Approved by the Supreme Court: September 28, 2017;
					 December 14, 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1715 - ANNUAL REPORT

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The board shall prepare at least annually a report of its
					 activities and shall present same to the council one month prior to its annual
					 meeting.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE BAR › Chapter 01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Subchapter D - RULES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR › Section .1700 - THE PLAN OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION › Section 01D .1717 - RETAINED JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL

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The council retains jurisdiction with respect to the
					 following matters:
(1) upon
				  recommendation of the board, establishing areas in which certificates of
				  specialty may be granted;
(2)
				  amending this plan;
(3) hearing
				  appeals taken from actions of the board;
(4) establishing or approving fees to be
				  charged in connection with the plan;
(5) regulating attorney advertisements of
				  specialization under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8,
					 1994.