Rule 6. COMMISSION COUNSEL

RULE 6

COMMISSION COUNSEL

(a) Appointment.

The Supreme Court may appoint a Commission counsel to assist the Commission.

(b) Powers and Duties.

The Commission may delegate functions to the Commission counsel, including but not limited to the duty and authority to:

(1)

advise the hearing panel during its deliberations and draft decisions, orders, reports, and other documents on behalf of the hearing panel;

(2)

maintain Commission files to monitor the compliance by lawyers with conditions of deferred discipline, discipline, admission, reinstatement, and readmission;

(3)

supervise the receiver and any attorneys appointed pursuant to Rule 31;

(4)

supervise and monitor scheduling of Commission court reporter;

(5)

supervise other staff necessary to the performance of the Commission's duties; and

(6)

perform other duties at the direction of the Commission.

Amended by Order dated October 23, 2019.