The senior associate chief judge assists and advises the chief judge in the performance of her duties and functions. He also oversees compliance with the court's policies and manages the scheduling and management-related professional development of the coordinating and associate coordinating judges. He chairs or sits on numerous committees, including those whose objective is to support court activities in the areas of technology, safety, and ethics. He conducts a periodic assessment of regional staffing needs and assignments and oversees the application of the per diem judge program.