ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
OPINION NO. 85-9



QUESTION

     Is it proper for a part-time judge to:  1) serve as chair of a fund
raising committee of a civic organization so long as the judge does not
personally solicit funds;  2) sell tickets for fund raising activities;  3)
solicit a “patronage” contribution in connection with the sale of tickets
to an event for which the contributor is buying special recognition such as
having their name printed in a program or is allowed to attend a special
party for contributors only?


ANSWER

     It is not proper under CJC Canon 5(B)(2) for a judge to engage, either
directly or indirectly, in any fund raising activities.