Attorneys subject to a pending disciplinary investigation or formal proceeding may resign in lieu of discipline or consent to disbarment by delivering to the Board an affidavit complying with RSCH 2.14(a).  The affidavit must include a factual description of the grounds for discipline.  The Chairperson of the Disciplinary Board must first review the respondent's affidavit to determine whether it is in proper form.  If it is, ODC initiates proceedings in the Supreme Court by filing a petition for resignation in lieu of discipline or a motion for disbarment by consent.  The respondent's affidavit is attached to the petition or motion.  Because the respondent has consented to the resignation or disbarment, the Supreme Court issues an order granting the resignation or disbarment by consent without awaiting a response from the respondent.