Rule 11. Administration of Oaths

Each member of the commission or its staff, and any hearing officer appointed under these rules, shall have the power to administer oaths for taking testimony on matters within the jurisdiction of the commission. Witnesses shall be sworn upon oath or affirmation to tell the truth and, prior to the initiation of formal proceedings, may be sworn not to disclose the existence of the investigation or the identity of the judge until the proceeding is no longer confidential under the rules.