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The Judicial Conference, created under ORS 1.810, is composed of all judges of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Oregon Tax Court, circuit courts and all senior judges certified under ORS 1.300. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is chair of the conference, and the state court administrator acts as executive secretary. The conference is directed to make a continuous survey and study of the organization, jurisdiction, procedure, practice and methods of administration and operation of the various courts within the state.
The Judicial Conference meets yearly to conduct their annual business meeting, attend educational seminars, issue committee reports and adopt recommendations.