1.   Before getting reappointed, though, an incumbent judge must be recommended by the nine-member judicial nominating commission appointed by the governor.

2.   A nominating commission surveys partners on the qualities they want in their leader and asks for suggestions on candidates.

3.   Justices are appointed by the governor, chosen from a pool of three candidates proposed by a nominating commission.

4.   After the Salt Lake scandal, the IOC set up a special nominating commission to screen candidates for membership.

5.   He has served on the judicial nominating commission for judges in the District of Columbia and the board of governors of the District of Columbia Bar.