THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ORDER

The purpose of this order is to clarify the authority of the New Hampshire Citizens Commission on the State Courts, which was established by the Supreme Court in April 2005.

In the conduct of its work, the Commission shall act independently of the Supreme Court and Judicial Branch and shall have the following authority:

• to apply for, obtain, and administer grant funds and other contributions of money, goods, or services;
  
• to hire, set the compensation of, and direct such persons as may be necessary to assist the Commission in its work, provided however that no member of the Commission may be so compensated;
  
• to prepare and administer its own budget covering the expenditure of such grants and other contributions as the Commission may receive; and
  
• to contract for necessary goods and services.
  

All Commission meetings, records, and other events shall be open to the public.

July 27, 2005

ATTEST:
Eileen Fox, Clerk
Supreme Court of New Hampshire