2099.1 When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:

Chairperson – The Chairperson of the Commission, or the Vice Chairperson or Acting Chairperson designated by the Commission when acting as Chairperson.

Evaluation – The process whereby the Commission, pursuant to § 433(c) of the Self-Government Act, prepares and submits to the President of the United States a written report evaluating the performance and fitness of a candidate for reappointment to a District of Columbia court.

Investigation – An inquiry to determine whether a proceeding should be instituted.

Judge – A judge, senior judge, or retired judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals or of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

Proceeding – A formal proceeding, initiated by a Notice of Proceeding, to hear and determine charges as to a judge's conduct or health pursuant to § 432 (a)(2) or (b) of the Self-Government Act.

Recommendation – The process whereby the Commission, pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 11-1504, prepares and submits a written report of its recommendation and findings to the chief judge of a District of Columbia court regarding the appointment of senior judges to the court.

Self-Government Act – The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act of 1973, effective December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 774, Pub. L. 93-198).

Special Counsel – any member of the District of Columbia Bar retained by the Commission to assist it.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 24 DCR 9391 (May 5, 1978); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 6032 (September 14, 1990); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 9333 (December 11, 1992); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 108 (January 6, 2006); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 12322 (December 21, 2007); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 6302 (July 7, 2017).