§ 213. Functions of the administrative board of the courts. 1. The administrative board shall consult with the chief judge with respect to the establishment of administrative standards and policies for general application throughout the state, in accordance with section twenty-eight of article six of the constitution.

Terms Used In N.Y. Judiciary Law 213

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.

2. The administrative board shall have the powers of advice and consent with respect to: (a) the appointment of a chief administrator of the courts, as provided in section twenty-eight of article six of the constitution; and (b) pursuant to the provisions of § 30 of the constitution, the adoption of rules regulating practice and procedure in the courts by the chief administrator as authorized by law.

3. The administrative board shall have such other consultative functions as may be required by the chief judge.

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