Section 545-RICR-10-00-1.7 - Ethical ResponsibilitiesA. Judicial Nominating Commissioners hold positions of public trust. Public confidence in Commission members and the composition of the Commission itself is paramount. Any factors which might erode such public confidence, or be perceived to do so, shall be avoided. No Commissioner shall conduct himself in a manner which reflects discredit upon the judicial selection process. Consideration of the applicants shall be made impartially, discreetly, and objectively.B. A Commissioner shall disclose to other Commissioners all personal and business relationships with an applicant for judicial vacancy that may directly or indirectly influence the Commissioner ' s decision. If a substantial conflict of interest is apparent, the Commissioner shall disqualify himself from voting on further consideration of any affected applicant.C. The Commission shall not rank nominees or otherwise disclose a preference of the Commission.D. Each Commissioner shall read and maintain a working knowledge of these Rules.545 R.I. Code R. 545-RICR-10-00-1.7