SECTION 14. Freedom of association - Code of Judicial Conduct / Ethics

SECTION 14. Freedom of association. - Subject to the limitations imposing a level of mindfulness, sensitivity, and restraint in their actions, a judge is free to join:

Item	Description
(a)	associations or assemblies of judges, or participate m other organizations representing the interests of judges;
(b)	organizations of lawyers; and
(c)	associations devoted to their particular nonlegal or nonjudicial interests.

In these associations, a judge shall:

Item	Description
(a)	avoid actions that will reasonably raise suspicion that they are partial to cases handled or represented by members of the associations or organizations they are a part of;
(b)	minimize the risk of conflict with judicial duties and reduce the occasions that call for inhibition;
(c)	refrain from actions that may imply a capacity to exert influence over another in their judicial duties;
(d)	prioritize the judicial office and duties over their responsibilities in the associations; and
(e)	guard the integrity of their office and ensure that the same is not taken advantage of or compromised in any manner by such membership.