Sec. 7100.1. Chairperson

The chairperson of the commission will preside at any meeting of the commission at which the chairperson is present, and, if absent, will designate another member to preside. If the chairperson is unable to fulfill the duties of the office, or if the position of chairperson becomes vacant, the longest-serving commissioner able to fulfill the duties of chairperson will act as interim chairperson to convene a meeting of the commission. The chairperson will be the sole spokesperson for the commission unless the chairperson designates another commissioner or counsel as spokesperson in a specific regard. In any event, the confidentiality mandated by section 66(1) of the Judiciary Law will be maintained by all commissioners and staff. The chairperson will have such other functions and duties as may be assigned by the commission, or are customary for the office. The chairperson, and other commissioners, should make reasonable efforts to attend conferences, bar association functions and other meetings that present the opportunity to discuss the judicial selection process for the Court of Appeals.