Circuit Rule 47: Advisory Committee

The court shall appoint an Advisory Committee to provide a forum for continuing study of the procedures of the court and to serve as a conduit between members of the bar who have suggestions for change and the court, which retains ultimate responsibility for effectuating change. The committee shall consist of one district judge, one law school professor, and three attorneys from each state of the circuit, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, who have demonstrated a commitment to the Seventh Circuit, and, as ex officio members, the Circuit Executive, the Senior Staff Attorney, and the Clerk of this court. The district judges, attorneys, and law school professors on the committee shall serve three-year terms and may serve for no more than a total of two terms.

The court shall appoint a chair from the membership of the committee. The chair shall serve for a two-year term and may serve for no more than a total of two terms as chair. The advisory committee shall promulgate its own rules, and call its own meetings. The advisory committee shall arrange for notice of proposed rule changes and shall consider comments received. From time to time, as it deems necessary or advisable, the advisory committee shall make recommendations to the circuit council or to the court. Suggestions for consideration by the advisory committee may be filed with the clerk of this court.