ELC 2.2
                     BOARD OF GOVERNORS


(a) Function.  The Board of Governors of the Association:

  (1)  supervises the general functioning of the
     Disciplinary Board, review committees, disciplinary
     counsel, Association staff, and adjunct investigative
     counsel;

  (2)  makes appointments, removes those appointed, and
     fills vacancies as provided in these rules; and

  (3)  performs other functions and takes other actions
     provided in these rules, delegated by the Supreme
     Court, or necessary and proper to carry out its duties.

(b) Limitation of Authority.  The Board of Governors has no
right or responsibility to review hearing officer, hearing
panel, or Disciplinary Board decisions or recommendations in
specific cases.

(c) Restriction on Representing Respondents.  Former members
of the Board of Governors and former Presidents of the
Association are subject to the restrictions on representing
respondents in rule 2.13(b).


[Adopted effective October 1, 2002.]