Rule 21-213 NMRA
Rule 21-213. Administrative appointments.
A. In making administrative appointments, including the appointment of lawyers, a
judge:
(1)
shall exercise the power of appointment impartially and on the basis of
merit;
(2)
shall avoid nepotism, favoritism, and unnecessary appointments; and
(3)
shall avoid the appearance of impropriety.
B. A judge shall not approve compensation of appointees beyond the fair value of
services rendered.