When misconduct or allegations of misconduct which, if substantiated, would warrant
discipline on the part of an attorney admitted to practice before this court shall come to the
attention of a judge of this court, whether by complaint or otherwise, and the applicable
procedure is not otherwise mandated by these rules, the judge shall refer the matter to counsel
for investigation and the prosecution of a formal disciplinary proceeding or the formulation of
such other recommendation as may be appropriate.
