Specifications include, but are not limited to: Special Disciplinary Counsel and/or Assistant Special Disciplinary Counsel will investigate possible violations of the Vermont Rules of Professional Conduct. The investigation will be conducted pursuant to and consistent with Vermont Supreme Court Administrative Order 9, attached. Consistent with Administrative Order 9, Special Disciplinary Counsel will have the discretion to recommend commencing formal disciplinary charges. If formal charges are commenced, Special Disciplinary Counsel and Assistant Special Disciplinary Counsel will prosecute the charges before hearing panels of the Professional Responsibility Board and will serve as Special Disciplinary Counsel and Assistant Special Disciplinary Counsel in any appeal or review of the matter before the Vermont Supreme Court.