a) Purpose

Section 4 of the Act creates the State Appellate Defender Commission to advise the State Appellate Defender. Subject to the rules of the Supreme Court, the Commission may recommend policies for the operation of the Office.

c) Terms of Office

Commission members serve a term of 6 years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. (Section 4(a) of the Act)

d) Other Officers

Members of the Commission elect a Vice-Chair and Secretary from among their membership. (Section 4(c) of the Act)

e) Meetings

The Commission shall meet once every six months. Four members constitute a quorum. (Section 4(c) and (e) of the Act)

f) Powers and Duties of the Commission

1. 1) Shall approve or modify an operational budget submitted to it by the State Appellate Defender and set the number of employees each year.
2. 2) May, for reasonable grounds, recommend to the Supreme Court the removal of the State Appellate Defender.
3. 3) Shall exercise other powers and duties as the Supreme Court by rule may provide.

The Commission: