It seems to me that one of the big obstacles to participating in the AC would be the three-year commitment. Assuming I were qualified and interested in being on the AC, I would still hesitate because of the length of the term. It's hard enough for me to know what my life will be like next month, let alone three years from now. And I avoid making a commitment if I can't reasonably foresee fulfilling it.
If nothing else, perhaps magistrates could have a shorter term of office?
It also seems like there may be room for other types of official assistants for AC members. Someone to prepare briefs, for example.
Just kind of brainstorming here...
-Rich Holton
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