California Proposition 10 was on the November 8, 1960 ballot in California as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment, where it was approved.
This amendment to Article VI of the California Constitution expanded the membership of the Judicial Council to include California lawyers and citizens. It also created the Commission on Judicial Qualifications.
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ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 14. Provides that membership of Judicial Council besides judges shall include members of of State Bar and two legislators; permits appointment of administrative director. Creates Commission on Judicial Qualifications consisting of judges, members of State Bar and citizens; provides procedure for removal of judges for misconduct or to compel retirement for disability. Declares State Bar of California is a public corporation. Changes name of Commission on Qualifications to Commission on Judicial Appointments.[1]
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