Pub. L. 90-578, tit. II, sec. 201

Sec. 201. (a) Paragraph (9) of subsection (a) of section 604, title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking out the words “United States Commissioners”, and inserting in lieu thereof the words “United States magistrates”. 82 Stat. 1115 (b) Section 604, title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsections: “(d) The Director, under the supervision and direction of the conference, shall: “(1) supervise all administrative matters relating to the offices of the United States magistrates; “(2) gather, compile, and evaluate all statistical and other information required for the performance of his duties and the duties of the conference with respect, to such officers; “(3) lay before Congress annually statistical tables and other information which will accurately reflect the business which has come before the various United States magistrates; “(4) prepare and distribute a manual, with annual supplements and periodic revisions, for the use of such officers, which shall set forth their powers and duties, describe all categories of proceedings that may arise before them, and contain such other information as may be required to enable them to discharge their powers and duties promptly, effectively, and impartially. “(e) The Director may promulgate appropriate rules and regulations approved by the conference and not inconsistent, with any provision of law; to assist him in the performance of the duties conferred upon him by subsection (d) of this section. Magistrates shall keep such records and make such reports as are specified in such rules and regulations”.