The Committee functions whenever there is a judicial election. Announced candidates complete an extensive questionnaire providing information related to integrity, legal knowledge and ability, professional experience, judicial temperament, diligence, health, financial responsibility and public service. The names of candidates are distributed to all members of the Bar Association with a survey on whether the candidates can be recommended. The Committee compiles the survey results and interviews the candidates. The interviews are focused on whether the candidates possess the special qualities of character, temperament, professional aptitude and experience needed for judicial office.