# Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 3: Rule 3. Commission Membership

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R3

## Section

- **Citation:** Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 3
- **Heading:** Rule 3. Commission Membership
- **Jurisdiction:** North Carolina
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** North Carolina Court Rules / Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission / Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 3

## Text

(a)
Vacancies. Upon the death, resignation, or permanent incapacitation
of a member of the Commission, the chair shall notify the appointing authority and
request that the vacancy, created by the death, resignation, or permanent
incapacitation, be filled. The appointment of a successor shall be for the former
member’s unexpired term. The successor shall, thereafter, be eligible to serve two
consecutive three-year terms.
(b)
Disqualifications. If, for any reason, a Commission member becomes
disqualified to serve on the Commission, the appointing authority shall be notified
and requested to take appropriate action. If a member resigns or is removed, then
the appointment of a successor shall be for the former member’s unexpired term.
The successor shall, thereafter, be eligible to serve two consecutive three-year terms.
(c)
Conflicts of Interest and Recusals. All Commission members must
abide by the Commission’s Recusal of Commission Members and Ex Officio Members
Policy.

(d)
Compensation. Under N.C.G.S. § 138-5, members of the Commission
may receive compensation for their services at the rate of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per
diem for each day of service, and reimbursement of subsistence and travel at the rates
allowed to State boards and commissions. Ex officio members of the Commission
shall receive no compensation for their services. In the chair’s discretion, an ex officio
member may be reimbursed for his or her out-of-pocket expenses necessarily incurred
on behalf of the Commission and for his or her mileage, subsistence, and other travel
expenses at the per diem rate established by statutes and regulations applicable to
State boards and commissions.
History Note.
373 N.C. 606.

## Nearby sections

- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 1 Rule 1. Officers and Committees of the Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R1.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 2 Rule 2. Commission Office; Commission Staff](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R2.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 3 Rule 3. Commission Membership](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R3.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 4 Rule 4. Meetings of the Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R4.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 5 Rule 5. Commission’s Budget](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R5.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 6 Rule 6. Powers and Duties of the Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R6.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 7 Rule 7. Mediator Conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R7.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 8 Rule 8. The Standards and Advisory Opinions Committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R8.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 9 Rule 9. The Grievance and Disciplinary Committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R9.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 10 Rule 10. The Mediator Certification and Training Committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R10.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 11 Rule 11. Internal Operating Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R11.md)

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