R. Con. Bar Mich. 11

As amended through June 5, 2024

Rule 11 - Committees

Section 1. Appointment.

Committees of the State Bar of Michigan may be established for the promotion of the objects of the State Bar of Michigan, and shall consist of limited numbers of members appointed by the president with their number, jurisdiction, method of selection and tenure determined in accordance with the bylaws and the resolution establishing the committee. In the event of the resignation, death or disqualification of any member of a committee, the president shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired term.

Section 2. Classes.

The classes of committees of the State Bar of Michigan shall be:

(a) Standing committees, for the investigation and study of matters relating to the accomplishment of the general purposes, business and objects of the State Bar of Michigan of a continuous and recurring character, within the limitation of the powers conferred.

(b) Special committees, created by resolution of the Board of Commissioners defining the powers and duties of such committees, to investigate and study matters relating to the specific purposes, business and objects of the State Bar of Michigan of an immediate or non-recurring character. The life of any special committee shall expire at the end of the next annual meeting following its creation unless continued by action of the board.

Section 3. Powers.

The Committee on Arbitration of Disputes Among Lawyers, which has the authority to arbitrate disputes voluntarily submitted by lawyers, has the power to issue subpoenas (including subpoenas duces tecum), to take testimony under oath, and to rule on the admissibility of evidence according to the rules of evidence applicable to civil cases.

R. Con. Bar Mich. 11