Chapter 171

2012 -- H 7848

Enacted 06/06/12

A N A C T

RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE - COURTS - COMMISSION ON

JUDICIAL TENURE AND DISCIPLINE

Introduced By: Representatives O`Neill, Lally, and Mattiello

Date Introduced: February 28, 2012

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 8-16-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 8-16 entitled "Commission

on Judicial Tenure and Discipline" is hereby amended to read as follows:

8-16-3. Meetings of the commission -- Compensation. -- (a) The commission shall

meet at such times and places as are necessary to discharge the duties made incumbent upon it

under the provisions of this chapter. It shall meet at least once a year in the month of May and

shall make an annual report of expenditures to the governor. Eight (8) Nine (9) members shall

constitute a quorum of the commission and determinations shall be made by a majority vote of

those present, except that recommendations to the supreme court shall be made by an affirmative

vote of at least Eight (8) Nine (9) members of the commission.

      (b) All commissioners shall serve without compensation; provided, however, that while

away from their homes or regular places of employment and engaged in carrying out their duties

as members of the commission, they shall be allowed travel expenses, including meals and

lodging, that are authorized by law for persons in the service of this state.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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