G.S. ch. 164, art. 2

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G.S. 164-12 Creation; name.

§ 164-12. Creation; name. (a) There is hereby created and established a commission to be known as "The General Statutes Commission." (b) The Commission shall be located within the General Assembly for administrative purposes only. (1945, c. 157; 2011-97, s. 5.)

G.S. 164-13 Duties; use of funds.

§ 164-13. Duties; use of funds. (a) It shall be the duty of the Commission: (1) To advise and cooperate with the Legislative Services Office in the work of continuous statute research and correction for which the Legislative Services Office is made responsible by G.S. 120-36.21(2). (2) To advise and cooperate with the Legislative Services Office in the preparation and issuance of supplements to the General Statutes pursuant to G.S. 120-36.21(1). (3) To make a continuing study of all matters involved in the preparation and publication of modern codes of law. (4) To recommend to the General Assembly the enactment of such substantive changes in the law as the Commission may deem advisable. (5) To receive and consider proposed changes in the law recommended by the American Law Institute, by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws or by other learned bodies. (b) Funds made available to the Commission by appropriation of the General Assembly, by allotment from the Contingency and Emergency Fund, or otherwise, may be used to employ the services of persons especially qualified to assist in the work of the Commission and for necessary clerical assistance. (1945, c. 157; 1951, c. 761; 1957, c. 1405; 1969, c. 541, s. 3; 1971, c. 1093, s. 7; 1981, c. 599, s. 20; 2011-97, s. 6.)

G.S. 164-14 Membership; appointments; terms; vacancies.

§ 164-14. Membership; appointments; terms; vacancies. (a) The Commission shall consist of 14 members, who shall be appointed as follows: (1) One member, by the president of the North Carolina State Bar. (2) One member, by the General Statutes Commission. (3) One member, by the dean of the school of law of the University of North Carolina. (4) One member, by the dean of the school of law of Duke University. (5) One member, by the dean of the school of law of Wake Forest University. (6) One member, by the Speaker of the House of Representatives of each General Assembly from the membership of the House. (7) One member, by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate of each General Assembly from the membership of the Senate. (8) Two members, by the Governor. (9) One member, by the dean of the school of law of North Carolina Central University. (10) One member by the president of the North Carolina Bar Association. (11) One member, by the dean of the school of law of Campbell University. (12) One member, by the dean of the school of law of Elon University. (13) Repealed by Session Laws 2019-76, s. 32.1, effective July 1, 2019. (14) One member, by the dean of the school of law of High Point University. (b) Repealed by Session Laws 2019-76, s. 32.1, effective July 1, 2019. (c) Appointments by the president of the North Carolina State Bar, the General Statutes Commission, and the deans of the schools of law of North Carolina Central University, Duke University, Elon University, the University of North Carolina, and Wake Forest University shall be made in the even-numbered years, and appointments made by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the president of the North Carolina Bar Association, the deans of the schools of law of Campbell University and High Point University, and the Governor shall be made in the odd-numbered years. Appointments shall be made for two-year terms beginning September 1 of the year when the appointments are to become effective and expiring August 31 two years thereafter. (d) If a member of the Commission resigns, dies, or ceases to be a member for any other reason, a vacancy exists with respect to that appointment and the original appointing authority shall appoint a new member to fill the unexpired term. This subsection does not apply when a member is continuing to serve under subsection (f) of this section. (e) All appointments shall be reported to the secretary of the Commission. (f) Notwithstanding the expiration of the term of the appointment, the terms of members of the General Statutes Commission continue until the appointment of a successor has been made and reported to the secretary of the Commission. (1945, cc. 157, 635; 1947, c. 114, s. 3; 1967, cc. 17, 1230; 1969, c. 541, s. 4; 1971, c. 1, ss. 1, 2; c. 76; 1975, c. 394, ss. 1, 2; 1977, c. 709, ss. 1, 2; 1991, c. 739, s. 33; 1995, c. 509, s. 119; 2009-550, s. 8(a); 2019-76, s. 32.1; 2026-24, s. 1.)

G.S. 164-15 Meetings; quorum.

§ 164-15. Meetings; quorum. The Commission shall hold not less than two regular meetings each year, of which one shall be held in June and one in November, at such times during those months as may be fixed therefor by the Commission itself. The Commission may establish a schedule for other regular meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairman, or by any two members of the Commission, upon such notice and in such manner as may be fixed therefor by the policies adopted by the Commission. The regular June and November meetings of the Commission shall be held in Raleigh, but the Commission may provide for the holding of other meetings from time to time at any other place or places in the State. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. (1945, c. 157; 1983, c. 768, s. 24; 2011-97, s. 7.)

G.S. 164-16 Officers.

§ 164-16. Officers. At its regular June meeting in the odd-numbered years the Commission shall elect a chair and a vice-chair for a term of two years and until their successors are elected and assume the duties of their positions. The Revisor of Statutes shall be ex officio secretary of the Commission. (1945, c. 157; 1947, c. 114, s. 2; 2020-69, s. 5.7.)

G.S. 164-17 Committees.

§ 164-17. Committees. The Commission may elect, or may authorize its chairman to appoint, such committees of the Commission as it may deem proper. The Commission may adopt such policies and guidelines not inconsistent with this Article as it may deem proper with respect to any and all matters relating to the discharge of its duties under this Article. (1945, c. 157; 2011-97, s. 8.)

G.S. 164-18 Reports.

§ 164-18. Reports. The Commission shall submit to each regular session of the General Assembly a report of its work during the preceding two years, together with such recommendations as it may deem proper. The Commission may report recommended legislation to each annual session of the General Assembly as it deems appropriate. (1945, c. 157; 2011-97, s. 9.)

G.S. 164-19 Compensation.

§ 164-19. Compensation. Members of the Commission shall be paid the amount of per diem provided by G.S. 138-5 for attendance upon meetings of the Commission, or upon attendance of meetings of committees of the Commission, together with such subsistence and travel allowance as may be provided by law. (1945, c. 157; 1969, c. 445, s. 3.)

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