2.06.060 A Judge's Extra-Judicial Activities Shall Not Conflict with Judicial Obligations

(a) A judge shall conduct all extra-judicial activities including speaking, writing, lecturing and teaching to avoid: (i) casting reasonable doubt on the judge's capacity to act impartially (ii) detracting from the dignity of judicial office (iii) interference with judicial duties and (iv) incompatibility with judicial office.

(b) A judge shall not serve in an organization as an officer, director, trustee or non-legal advisor or engage in financial and business dealings if it is likely that the organization or business will be engaged in proceedings that ordinarily would come before the judge.

(c) A judge and any member of the household of the judge shall not accept a gift, bequest, favor or loan from anyone over $150 value and if the value exceeds $50 then it must be reported to the Judicial Oversight Commission who may direct that it be returned or donated to another worthy organization if it could be perceived as influencing the judge and in the interests of preserving of public confidence in the integrity and honor of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court system.

(d) A judge may receive compensation and reimbursement of actual expenses for the extra-judicial activities if a reasonable amount for the activity and the experience of the judge.

(e) A judge shall report any compensation and reimbursement of expenses in excess of $150, and the name of the payor for the annual public report of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court.

(f) Financial disclosure of a judge's income, debts, investments or other assets is required only to the extent provided in this Ordinance and as otherwise required by tribal law.