IA · rules
Iowa Ct. R. 51:3.4
APPOINTMENTS TO GOVERNMENTAL POSITIONS
A judge shall not accept appointment to a governmental committee, board, commission,
or other governmental position, unless it is one that concerns the law, the legal system, the
provision of legal services, or the administration of justice.
Comment
[1] Rule 3.4 implicitly acknowledges the value of judges accepting appointments to entities
that concern the law, the legal system, the provision of legal services, or the administration of
justice. Even in such instances, however, a judge should assess the appropriateness of accepting an
appointment, paying particular attention to the subject matter of the appointment and the availability
and allocation of judicial resources, including the judge’s time commitments, and giving due regard
to the requirements of the independence and impartiality of the judiciary.
[2] A judge may represent his or her country, state, or locality on ceremonial occasions or in
connection with historical, educational, or cultural activities. Such representation does not constitute
acceptance of a government position.
History
[Court Order April 30, 2010, effective May 3, 2010]
Provenance
- Source
- www.legis.iowa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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