GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 1288

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Sponsors: Senators Marvin and Sands.

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Referred to:  Rules and Operation of the Senate.

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May 11, 1989

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION.
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the policy implications of mandatory legal education for attorneys employed by State departments and agencies.  The Commission may review the policy established by the North Carolina Supreme Court to determine which sections need clarification, technical amendment, repeal, or other change to make the continuing educational requirements equitable and easy to administer.
Sec. 2.  The Commission may call upon the Judicial Branch and the North Carolina State Bar to cooperate with it in study of the continuing legal education requirements.  The Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and the President of the North Carolina State Bar shall ensure that all staff cooperate fully with the Commission.
Sec. 3.  The Commission may make a final report of its findings and recommendations to the 1989 General Assembly, Regular Session 1990.
Sec. 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.