An Advisory Committee on the Rules for Public Access to Court Records of eleven voting members is established consisting of two Superior Judges, the chair of the Vermont Bar Association (VESA) corresponding standing committee (to the extent that one exists), a member of the media, the State Archivist or designee and six other members to be appointed by the Supreme Court. The designee of the State Archivist shall be subject to the approval of the Supreme Court. Initial appointments shall be for staggered terms - three members for three years, two members for two years and two members for one year. The initial appointments of the judges shall be for one three-year term and one two-year term. Thereafter appointment shall be for a three-year term. The media representative shall be appointed for a three-year term.All members, except the VBA representative and State Archivist designee, may serve a maximum of three consecutive terms or parts thereof. Whenever a member resigns or the office is otherwise vacant, the Supreme Court shall appoint a successor to fill the unexpired term. The chair shall be designated by the Supreme Court.
Vt. Admin. Ord. Of. Sup. Ct. 1