Rule 1:28B-2. Duties of Trustees and Treasurer

(a) Regulations The Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations governing the Board's oversight of the administration of LAP. The regulations shall be consistent with these Rules and be subject to the approval of the Supreme Court.

(b) Annual Budget The NJSBA shall, on or before September 30 of each year, present to the Board of Trustees a proposed budget for LAP in a form approved by the Board. The Board shall review the proposal, make such modifications as it deems necessary or appropriate, and forward the recommended budget to the Supreme Court for its review and approval no later than November 15. As approved, the budget shall cover the fiscal year beginning each July 1.

(c) Quarterly Reimbursement of Expenses The NJSBA shall submit to the Board of Trustees quarterly reports seeking reimbursement of expenses incurred on behalf of LAP. The Board shall make recommendations on the NJSBA reports to the Supreme Court, which shall direct the payment to the NJSBA of all appropriate expenses.

(d) Audit and Report The Board of Trustees shall arrange for an independent financial audit annually and at such other times as the Supreme Court shall direct, such audits to be at the expense of LAP. The annual financial audit shall be included in a report to be submitted annually by the Board to the Supreme Court, reviewing in detail the administration of LAP during the preceding year.

(e) Reports from LAP Director On a quarterly basis, the Director of LAP shall file a report with the Board of Trustees in a form approved by the Board. The report shall cover LAP operations but shall neither identify program clients nor otherwise disclose information that is confidential under the regulations of the program.

(f) Applications to the Supreme Court The Board of Trustees may apply to the Supreme Court for interpretations of these Rules and of the extent of their powers thereunder and for advice regarding the proper administration of LAP.

(g) Treasurer's Duties The Treasurer shall maintain the assets of LAP in one or more separate accounts and shall disburse monies from them only at the direction of the Supreme Court pursuant to these Rules.