Supreme Court reappoints three to Commission on Judicial Conduct

TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court reappointed three members to the Kansas Commission on Judicial Conduct.  

Reappointed to serve through June 30, 2027, are: 

• James Cooper, Lawrence, nonlawyer 

• Robert Fairchild, Lawrence, retired judge 

• Norman Kelly, Salina, lawyer 

 
The 14-member commission is charged with helping the Supreme Court exercise its responsibility in judicial disciplinary matters. It reviews complaints to determine whether a judge has violated the code of judicial conduct the Supreme Court adopted to define the standard of ethical behavior for all judges.  
 
The commission includes six active or retired judges, four lawyers, and four nonlawyers. 

Commission members are grouped into two panels, and one panel meets each month. The commission chair chairs one panel and the commission vice chair chairs the other panel.