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Rule 2.13 Administrative Appointments

VII. Judicial Ethics | Rule 81. Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct | Canon 2. A Judge Shall Perform the Duties of Judicial Office Impartially, Competently, and Diligently

(A) In making administrative appointments, a judge:

(1) shall exercise the power of appointment impartially and on the basis of merit; and

(2) shall avoid nepotism, favoritism, and unnecessary appointments.

(B) A judge shall not approve compensation of appointees beyond the fair value of services rendered.

Amendment history: Added June 2, 2009, effective Sept. 1, 2009.