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(C) legislation that may affect the circuit courts; and
(D) the compensation and benefits of circuit court judges.
2. Consultants.
With the approval of the Chief Judge, the Conference may retain
consultants in matters relating to the circuit courts.
3. Consultation with Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals.
The Conference shall consult with the Chief Judge of the Court
of Appeals:
(A) on the appointment of circuit judges to committees of
the Judicial Conference in accordance with Rule 16-802 f 2; and
(B) to recommend circuit judges for membership on other
committees and bodies of interest to the circuit courts.
4. Business and Technology Case Management Committee of
Program Judges.
The Conference shall appoint a committee of not less than three
program judges to perform the duties required by Rule 17-107 (b)
and generally to advise the Conference regarding the Business and
Technology Case Management Program.
Cross reference: For the definition of “program judge,” see Rule
16-205 (a)(3).
4. 5. Majority Vote.
The Conference and the Executive Committee of the Conference
each shall exercise its powers and carry out its duties pursuant
to a majority vote of its authorized membership.
c. Membership and Operation.
1. Composition.
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