AMEND. OF R. 8.110 OF THE MICHIGAN CT. R., 2006-02 (Mich. 2-23-2006)

ADM File No. 2006-02.Supreme Court of Michigan.
February 23, 2006.

On order of the Court, the following correction of Rule 8.110 of the Michigan Court Rules is made, effective May 1, 2006.

[The present language is amended as indicated below.]
Rule 8.110 Chief Judge Rule

(A) — (B) [Unchanged.]

(C) Duties and Powers of Chief Judge

(1) A chief judge shall act in conformity with the Michigan Court Rules, administrative orders of the Supreme Court, and local court rules, and should freely solicit the advice and suggestions of the other judges of his or her bench and geographic jurisdiction. If a local court management council has adopted the by-laws described in AO 1998-5 AO 1997-6 the chief judge shall exercise the authority and responsibilities under this rule in conformity with the provisions of AO 1998-5 AO1997-6.

(2) — (7) [Unchanged.]

(D) [Unchanged.]

Staff Comment: The amendment of MCR 8.110(C)(1), effective May 1, 2006, changes references to AO 1997-6, which was rescinded and replaced by AO 1998-5.

The staff comment is not an authoritative construction by the Court.