Rule 6 - Powers and duties of the Commission 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 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 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. Adopted January 8, 2014, effective April 1, 2014; amended January 24, 2017, effective May 1, 2017.