6 Cir. I.O.P. 47: Advisory Committee On Rules
Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the Sixth Circuit — Title VII. General Provisions
(a) Membership. The advisory committee on rules has 12 members, appointed by the chief judge. The committee includes:
(1) Three members from each state in the circuit;
(2) At least one member from each district in the circuit; and
(3) Broad representation of all aspects of litigation practiced before the court.
(b) Terms of Office. Each member is appointed for three years, in staggered terms. A member may not serve more than two successive three-year terms. An interim appointment of less than 2 years is not a term.
(c) Meetings. The committee meets annually. In even-numbered years, it meets during the judicial conference. In other years, the chair must call the annual meeting. When possible, the meeting is coordinated with the Sixth Circuit Rules Committee meeting. The chair or the chief judge may call additional committee meetings.
(d) Recommendations.
(1) Recommendations from the Advisory Committee. The advisory committee proposes amendments by resolution sent to the chief judge, with a copy to the chair of the Sixth Circuit Rules Committee.
(2) Proposals from the Rules Committee. The rules committee will send proposed amendments to the advisory committee for comment unless time or other circumstances make this impracticable.