N.Y. Judiciary Law § 214-a: Functions of the judicial conference

§ 214-a. Functions of the judicial conference. The judicial conference

shall:

1. study and recommend changes in laws, statutes and rules relating to

civil, criminal and family law practice which, in its opinion, will

promote simplicity in procedure, the just determination of cases and

controversies, and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay in

litigation in the unified court system; and

2. advise the chief administrator with respect to the establishment of

educational programs, seminars and institutes for the judicial and

nonjudicial personnel of the unified court system; and

3. consult with the chief judge and the chief administrator, as they

may require, with respect to the administration and operation of the

unified court system.