ELC 2.9
                ADJUNCT INVESTIGATIVE COUNSEL


(a) Function.  Adjunct investigative counsel performs the
functions set forth in these rules.

(b) Appointment and Term of Office.  The Board of Governors,
in consultation with the Chief Disciplinary Counsel,
appoints adjunct investigative counsel from among the active
members of the Association, who have been active or judicial
Association members for at least seven years, have no record
of disciplinary misconduct, and are in good standing.  In
appointing adjunct investigative counsel, the Board of
Governors should consider diversity in gender, ethnicity,
geography, and practice experience.  Each adjunct
investigative counsel is appointed for a five year term on a
staggered basis and may be reappointed.  Adjunct
investigative counsel should be trained in the investigation
of discipline cases.


[Adopted effective October 1, 2002.]