In Re Martin

BRANCH, Chief Justice.

Respondent first contends that the Commission erred in failing to observe the clear mandate of the Commission’s Rule 7(b) which provides in pertinent part that during a preliminary investigation an accused judge “shall be ... afforded a reasonable opportunity to present such relevant matters as he may choose.” Respondent argues here that although he received notice of the preliminary investigation, he was never afforded opportunity to present relevant matters to the Commission or its investigator. He therefore concludes that all proceedings subsequent to the preliminary…