Interview with Rich Cassidy
certain subjects. Often the JEBs or ABA
sections or committees suggest that a particular law would be appropriate.
The ULC Committee on Scope and Program receives suggestions—from any
source—and determines whether state law
on the subject should be the same or similar and whether a project seems feasible.
Often the Scope Committee recommends the appointment of a study committee to further develop a promising project.
Once a proposal is well developed, Scope
makes a recommendation as to whether to
appoint a drafting committee.
The ULC Executive Committee determines whether to accept the recommendation in the light of the ULC’s resources
and commitments. If it does, the president
appoints a drafting committee, usually of
eight to twelve members, and a reporter.
BP: Are they paid staff?
RC: Typically, the reporters are law professors who have expertise in the relevant
field. They receive a small honorarium for
their work.
The most relevant ABA section will designate a liaison from the American Bar Association. The dra