Section 15A-1465 - Director and other staff(a) The Commission shall employ a Director. The Director shall report to the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, who shall consult with the Commission chair. The Director shall be an attorney licensed to practice in North Carolina at the time of appointment and at all times during service as Director. The Director shall assist the Commission in developing rules and standards for cases accepted for review, coordinate investigation of cases accepted for review, maintain records for all case investigations, prepare reports outlining Commission investigations and recommendations to the trial court, and apply for and accept on behalf of the Commission any funds that may become available from government grants, private gifts, donations, or devises from any source. The acceptance of private gifts, donations, and devises shall not create any obligation for the Commission.(b) Subject to the approval of the Chair, the Director shall employ such other staff and shall contract for services as is necessary to assist the Commission in the performance of its duties, and as funds permit.(c) The Commission may, with the approval of the Legislative Services Commission, meet in the State Legislative Building or the Legislative Office Building, or may meet in an area provided by the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts. The Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide office space for the Commission and the Commission staff. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1465
Amended by 2023 N.C. Sess. Laws 74,s. 1-a, eff. 7/7/2023, applicable to proceedings held on or after that date.Amended by 2016 N.C. Sess. Laws 73, s. 2, eff. 8/1/2016.Amended by 2011 N.C. Sess. Laws 284, s. 11, eff. 6/24/2011.Added by 2006 N.C. Sess. Laws 184, s. 1, eff. 8/3/2006.