MANDATE: To identify opportunities that enable the College to contribute to the strength, independence and effectiveness of the American and Canadian judiciaries by (i) establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with appropriate agencies, organizations, and the courts; (ii) analyzing and seeking to ameliorate barriers to the attraction and retention of highly qualified judges; (iii) distributing appropriate College publications, including the Code of Pretrial and Trial Conduct; and (iv) participating in other programs and projects to educate, train, and assist the judiciaries in the discharge of their duties.