Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1979 - Title I: Governance and Administration of the Federal Courts - Sets forth rules governing the appointment and terms of the chief judges of the courts of appeals and the district courts. Provides that any such chief judge shall serve for a seven-year term and shall be the circuit or district judge in regular active service who is senior in commission of those judges who: (1) are under 65 years of age (currently 70); (2) have served for at least one year; and (3) have not served previously as chief judge. Requires that a majority of the members of a circuit panel be judges of the circuit on which the panel sits. Specifies rules governing the membership of the councils of the circuit judges. Authorizes a council to hold hearings, to take sworn testimony, and to issue subpoenas to perform its functions. Allows Federal judges: (1) who reach age 65 and 15 years service (continuous or otherwise); or (2) who reach age 70 and ten years service (continuous or otherwise), to retire or resign at salary (the current requirement is age 70 with ten years continuous service). Directs the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to pay the amount du…