Rule 2 - Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education(A)Appointment; Composition of Board; Terms; Vacancy; Officers; Quorum.(1)Appointment. The Court appoints the Members of the Board.(2)Composition of the Board. The Board consists of seven Members, as follows: (a) Either one retired Supreme Court justice or an active or retired superior court judge;(b) Four attorneys admitted to the Bar; and(c) Two laypersons not admitted to the Bar.(3)Terms. Each term of office is for four years, plus any additional time necessary for the appointment of a successor. Appointments will be made annually, for terms commencing on June 1. No Member may serve for more than two consecutive terms or parts of a term.(4)Vacancy. If a Member resigns or the office is otherwise vacant, the Court will appoint a successor to complete the unexpired term.(5)Officers. Annually, for terms commencing on June 1, the Court will designate two Members to serve respectively as the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson will serve in those capacities until their successors are designated.(6)Quorum. A quorum consists of four Members, or all Members not disqualified, whichever is less.(B)Authority. The Board has the authority to administer the mandatory continuing legal education program in Vermont in accordance with these Rules. This includes the authority to: supervise staff regarding the administration of the Rules; develop policies to provide guidance and further the intent of the Rules; interpret the Rules and consider and rule on any matter that a member of the bar may bring to the Board's attention regarding application of the Rules; and recommend rule changes to the Court.(C)Annual Report. Annually on December 1, the Board must report in writing to the Court its activities during the prior year and any recommendations relating to these Rules and the maintenance of professional competence of attorneys admitted to the Bar.(D)Expenses. In the performance of their Committee duties, each Member is eligible to be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses equivalent to that provided by law for comparable boards and commissions. A request for reimbursement of expenses must be made on a Court-approved voucher and be submitted to the Court Administrator.Amended Feb. 10, 2020, eff. 7/1/2020.Board's Notes
This rule replicates the prior rule § 3, with some reorganization and minor changes.