Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics — Full-time Judge: Opinion 10-91

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NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics

Full-time Judge

State-sponsored Advisory Group

Opinion 10-91

Background: A full-time judge, who also fulfills administrative responsibilities, asked whether he may serve as a member of a state-sponsored advisory group that develops state-wide policies in a certain area of the law. Group members are required to review and vote on requests for federal funding from both government and non-government entities. These entities collaborate with the New York State Court System in carrying out their activities. In addition, the judge will vote on proposals submitted by court system representatives.

Opinion: A full-time judge who has administrative responsibilities may serve on a state-sponsored advisory group that develops state-wide policies in certain areas of law and may review and vote on requests for federal funding from both government and non-government entities that collaborate with the New York State Court System. The judge may also vote on proposals presented by representatives of the court system.