California Code, Government Code - GOV § 68565

(a) The Judicial Council may establish a court interpreters advisory panel to assist the council in performing its duties under this article.  The panel shall include a majority of court interpreters and may include judges and court administrators, members of the bar, and others interested in interpreter services in the courts.  The panel shall develop operating guidelines and procedures for Judicial Council approval.

(b) The panel shall seek the advice of judges, attorneys, court administrators, court interpreters, providers of legal services, and individuals and organizations representing the interests of foreign language users.

(c) Panel members shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be allowed necessary expenses for travel, board, and lodging incurred in the discharge of their duties under the rules adopted by the Department of General Services.