(1)

20.670 (1) for expenses necessarily incurred by members in attending council meetings.

758.13(2)

(2)

 

Powers and duties.

The council shall:

758.13(2)(a)

(a)

Observe and study the rules of pleading, practice and procedure, and advise the supreme court as to changes which will, in the council’s judgment, simplify procedure and promote a speedy determination of litigation upon its merits.

758.13(2)(b)

(b)

Survey and study the organization, jurisdiction and methods of administration and operation of all the courts of this state.

758.13(2)(d)

(d)

Receive, consider and in its discretion investigate suggestions from any source pertaining to the administration of justice and to make recommendations.

758.13(2)(e)

(e)

Keep advised concerning the decisions of the courts relating to the procedure and practice therein and concerning pending legislation affecting the organization, jurisdiction, operation, procedure and practice of the courts.

758.13(2)(f)

(f)

Recommend to the legislature any changes in the organization, jurisdiction, operation and methods of conducting the business of the courts, including statutes governing pleading, practice, procedure and related matters, which can be put into effect only by legislative action.

758.13(2)(g)

(g)

Recommend to the supreme court, legislature and governor any changes in the organization, operation and methods of conducting the business of the courts that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the court system and result in cost savings.

758.13(3)

(3)

 

Organization.

758.13(3)(a)

(a)

The council shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson.

758.13(3)(b)

(b)

The council may promulgate and modify rules for the conduct of its proceedings in the exercise of its powers. The council may meet at such time and place as it determines but at least once every 3 months. It shall meet upon call of the chairperson or a call signed by 5 members of the council. Eleven members shall constitute a quorum.

758.13(3)(c)

(c)

The council may appoint regular and special committees of its members to investigate and report upon any matters relating to its duties. The council or any committee thereof when so authorized by the council is empowered to hold public hearings at such times and places within the state as may be determined. Any member of the council or any committee thereof shall have the power to administer oaths to persons testifying before the council or committee. By subpoena issued over the signature of its chairperson or acting chairperson and served in the manner in which circuit court subpoenas are served, the council or any committee when authorized by the council, may summon and compel the attendance of witnesses. If any witnesses subpoenaed to appear before the council or committee thereof refuse to appear or answer inquiries propounded, the council or committee shall report the facts to the circuit court of Dane County and the court shall compel obedience to the subpoena.

758.13(3)(e)

(e)

The council may call upon any department of the state or any county or municipality thereof or any court for such facilities and data as may be available, and such departments, counties, municipalities and courts shall cooperate with the council to the fullest extent.

758.13(3)(f)

(f)

The council may make such reports as it deems proper or as are requested by the legislature or the supreme court. The council may publish such reports as it considers necessary.

758.13(3)(g)

(g)

758.13(3)(g)1.

1.

In this paragraph:

758.13(3)(g)1.a.

a.

“Candidate” has the meaning given in s.