Commission Consideration of Nominees

The commission shall not limit its consideration to persons who have been suggested by others or to persons who have indicated their willingness to serve. It shall be in order for the commission to tender nomination to one or more qualified persons, prior to and subject to the formal action by the commission in making nominations, in order to ascertain whether such a person will agree to serve if nominated. In acting pursuant to this rule, no commission member shall commit in advance to vote for any applicant and shall make clear that no commitment or support for nomination is implied. A commission member shall disclose to the commission that the member has encouraged an applicant to apply when that applicant is first considered by the commission. History: Former Rule 6, amended effective February 5, 2019.