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JOINT RESOLUTIONS

the creation of the District Court system. All of this
growth in the number of judges necessitates review of the
provisions of the judicial system for possible
improvements.

3. Consideration of improvements in benefits
under the judicial system. As the size of the judiciary
grows, there ought to be review of the benefits provided,
in relation to the benefits which are available to
practitioners of law. It is desirable to encourage
qualified applicants for judgeships, rather than to
discourage consideration because of the monetary losses
to be incurred.

WHEREAS, For the reasons cited, it is desirable to

make a study of these problems in order to assure

maintenance of the high stature of the State's judiciary;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That
the Governor of Maryland is requested to appoint a
commission of eight persons to make a study and analysis
of the Judicial Pension System, with all eight members of
the commission to represent the public, and not more than
two of the eight members to be judges or practicing
attorneys, and to designate the chairman of the
commission; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the commission is requested to seek
the advice and assistance of the public, the judiciary of
Maryland, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the
Maryland State and local bar associations, and
appropriate national and federal legal and judicial
organizations in making the study; and recommendations to
the public, the Governor, and the General Assembly prior
to the convening of the 1976 Session; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be sent to
the Governor of Maryland, State House, Annapolis; Chief
Judge Robert C. Murphy, Court of Appeals of Maryland,
Annapolis, 21401; the Maryland State Bar Association, 905
Keyser Building, Baltimore, 21202; and the State
Administrative Office of the Courts, Courts of Appeal
Building, Annapolis, 21401.

Approved April 8, 1975.

No. 9
(Senate Joint Resolution 21)