An Advisory Committee on the Rules of Probate Procedure of eleven voting members is established consisting of three Probate Judges, a trust officer, the chair of the Vermont Bar Association (VBA) corresponding standing committee (to the extent that one exists), and six other members to be appointed by the Supreme Court. Initial appointments shall be for staggered terms - four members for three years, three members for two years and two members for one year. Thereafter appointment shall be for a three-year term. All members, except the VBA representative, may serve a maximum of three consecutive terms or parts thereof. Whenever a member resigns or the office is otherwise vacant, the Supreme Court shall appoint a successor to fill the unexpired term. The chair shall be designated by the Supreme Court.
Vt. Admin. Ord. Of. Sup. Ct. 1