Florida Bar re: Schwarz

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

In this petition Thomas R. Schwarz, a member of The Florida Bar, seeks the appointment of an ad hoc commission to study and report “on the legality, propriety, scope, and procedures, if any, through which this Court may exercise political power considering Articles I, II, and V of the Florida Constitution, the Code of Judicial Conduct, and such other materials and ethical principles as it may deem appropriate.” The request comes not because of direct action taken by members of this Court, but because of the legislative and lobbying activities of The Florida Bar.

Prior…