Wyo. R. Comm'n Jud. Conduct & Ethics 6

The Commission shall have the duty and broad authority, which may be

delegated as provided in these rules or rules adopted by the Commission, to:

(a) Adopt its own rules of procedure for discipline and disability proceedings consistent with these rules and subject to the approval of the Wyoming

Supreme Court, except in such instances or situations where the Commission chair declares, as approved by a majority vote of all members of the

Commission, that an emergency exists which necessitates the issuance of a

special rule or special rules.

(b) Adopt internal policies and procedures of operation, adopt official

forms, and conduct its administrative functions as may be deemed appropriate by a majority vote of members of the Commission.

(c) Make findings, conclusions and recommendations to the Wyoming

Supreme Court for sanctions, including assessment of reasonable costs and

fees, or dismiss a case, pursuant to these rules.

(d) Consider and implement such other forms of discipline, including, but

not limited to, temporary discipline or interim suspension as provided for in

these rules, or permanent discipline as provided for in these rules.

(e) Appoint special masters in appropriate cases, review the findings of

any special master, and make findings, conclusions, and recommendations to

the Wyoming Supreme Court for sanctions, including assessment of reasonable costs and fees as deemed appropriate, or dismiss a case, pursuant to

these rules.

(f) Approve or reject such negotiated settlements as have been recommended by an investigatory panel. Such approvals may be granted by a

majority of the Commission exclusive of members of the adjudicatory panel

and those members who have recused.

(g) Refer potential violations of law by a judge or by any other individual

or entity, or evidence thereof, to the appropriate authorities.

(h) Maintain the Commission’s records.

(i) Prepare the Commission’s budget and administer the funds.

(j) Notify the appropriate appointing authority of vacancies on the Commission.

(k) Prepare an annual report of the Commission’s activities and maintain

data concerning the operation of the Commission and make public the report

and statistics which are not confidential.

(l) Inform the public of the existence and operation of the judicial

discipline system, including the Commission’s address and telephone number.

(m) Perform such other supervisory functions as the Wyoming Supreme

Court may from time to time direct.