The Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts is the administrative arm of the Georgia Judicial Council. The Judicial Council is a twenty-five member body that make policy decisions for the benefits of the courts. Created by the Georgia General Assembly in 1973, the Judicial Council develops policies for improving and administering the Georgia Courts. Some of its duties include: considering requests for new superior court judgeships, developing policies for administering and improving the courts, and overseeing the judicial branch committees and agencies as required by law. The Judicial Council executes its duties and policies through active committee membership and its administrative arm, the Administrative Office of the Courts.