(a) The Chief Administrator of the Courts shall establish, with the approval of the Administrative Board of the Courts, uniform procedures for the operation of the commissions. These procedures shall include:

1. (1) wide dissemination by the commission of notice wherever an open judicial position is to be filled by election;
2. (2) use of written application forms;
3. (3) investigation of the background and qualifications of applicants;
4. (4) a process for reconsideration upon application of an applicant.