Local Rule 5075-1: Clerk - Delegated Functions

LOCAL RULE 5075-1 Clerk - Delegated Functions The Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court is hereby authorized and directed to grant and enter the following orders without further direction by the Court, subject to suspension, alteration or rescission:

A. Order and Notice for Meeting of Creditors: All orders and notices for meetings of creditors may be signed and executed by the Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court or his designee, pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2002(a).

B. Authority for Agreements to Give Notice: The Clerk is authorized to enter into agreements with debtors wherein they will provide all required notices to interested parties in cases where the interest of justice and efficiency are served thereby. The Clerk shall approve the form of all such notices, and proof of service shall be filed with the Court.

C. Revocation of Privilege to Tender Payments by Cheque: For justifiable cause, the Clerk of Court may suspend the privilege of any attorney to tender a cheque drawn on his/her law firm for payment of fees to the Court.

D. Other Orders Grantable by Clerk: The Clerk may also enter any and all other orders authorized by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, any Federal statute, these Local Rules, or by direction of the Court.