Article IV. Performance of Duties
A. Members should carry out their responsibilities to the public in a timely, impartial, diligent, and courteous manner, strictly adhering to the principals embodied in this code.
B. Members shall not discriminate on the basis of, nor manifest by words or conduct, a bias or prejudice based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or other groups protected by law while serving the court and the public.
C. Members shall enforce or otherwise carry out any properly issued rule or order of court and shall not exceed that authority except to perform the other duties of their positions.
D. Members shall promote ethical conduct as prescribed by this code.
E. Members shall support and protect the independence of the judicial branch of government. Members shall also protect the public’s interest and justice for all persons.
F. Members shall uphold the Constitution, laws, and legal regulations of the United States and all other governments they serve and never be a party to their evasion.
G. Members shall promote the growth and development of professional court management by improving their work skills and supporting research and development in the field.
H. Members shall avoid any activity that would reflect adversely on their position or court.
I. Members shall immediately report to appropriate authorities any attempt to induce them to violate these standards.