In connection with studies, projects and functions designed to improve or effect the administration of justice, the operation of courts and continuing legal and judicial education, the Administrative Director of Courts, the Department of Court Management and the Chief Justice are authorized to use the services of any member of the judiciary of any court and court-supportive personnel, including, but not limited to, court reporters, clerks, registers, bailiffs, law clerks, court administrators, secretaries and employees in clerks' offices and registers' offices.
Ala. Code § 12-5-18 (1975)