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California Rules of Court

Rule 10.3. Nonvoting members

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 10.3

Current text effective September 1, 2017.

#(a) Appointment

The Chief Justice appoints nonvoting advisory council members as specified in article VI, section 6 of the California Constitution or as approved by the Judicial Council.

#(b) Voting

A nonvoting council member may make or second motions at a council meeting but may not vote. A nonvoting member may vote on an internal committee matter as specified in rule 10.10(e).

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(Subd (b) amended effective September 1, 2017; previously amended effective January 1, 2007.)

#History

Rule 10.3 amended effective September 1, 2017; adopted as rule 6.3 effective January 1, 1999; previously amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.