b'The29-memberMichiganJudicialCouncilhelditsfirstmeetingonJuly22,2021,to begin the process of developing a strategic agendaforMichigansjudicialsystem.Itwas the beginning of an ongoing strategic planning cycle. The Council, which includes a representative group of judges, court administrators,courtclerks,attorneys,andmembersofthepublic,meteveryfourweeksviaZoomduringthedevelopmentofthe strategic agenda. The virtual planning sessions were facilitated by Dr. Brenda Wagenknecht-IveyofPRAXISConsulting,withgrantassistancefromtheStateJusticeInstitute.Zoombreakoutgroupsandrealtimepollingwereusedtopromoteparticipation and encourage diverse ideas and open dialogue.The Michigan courts work closely with the 12 sovereign tribal nations12 20222025 STRATEGIC AGENDA PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF THE MICHIGAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM'