BJAR 4
                             DUTIES

     (a) The Board shall establish a long-range plan for the
judiciary;
     (b) The Board shall continually review the core missions and
best practices of the courts;
     (c) The Board shall develop a funding strategy for the
judiciary consistent with the long-range plan and RCW 43.135.060;
     (d) The Board shall assess the adequacy of resources
necessary for the operation of an independent judiciary;
     (e) The Board shall speak on behalf of the judicial branch
of government and develop statewide policy to enhance the
operation of the state court system; and
     (f) The Board shall have the authority to conduct research
or create study groups for the purpose of improving the courts.

[Adopted effective January 25, 2000.]