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ARF- 2408

Consent Agenda Item 5. D.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/18/2014
Submitted For:	Peter Cahill
Submitted By:	Coleen Stevens, Administrative Assistant, Superior Court
Department:	Superior Court	Division:	Superior Court Administration

Information

Request/Subject

2014 appointment of Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for Globe Regional Justice Court in Gila County.

Background Information

The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Gila County has requested the appointment of Michael Carragher as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Globe Regional Justice Court.

Michael Carragher as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore will serve a term of (11) months (February 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014) unless terminated earlier by Order of the Presiding Judge, pursuant to A.R.S. 22-121 for the purposes of enhancing the Court's ability to process cases.

Evaluation

Because of the exigent circumstances requiring qualified judicial officers when conflicts arise or Justices of the Peace are absent, pursuant to A.R.S. 22-121, the following appointment is being requested for Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for Globe Regional Justice Court.

Michael Carragher will serve from time to time as requested and subject to the availability of funds of the Justice Courts. The term of this appointment shall be for (11) months (February 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014), unless terminated earlier by Order of the Presiding Judge.

Conclusion

The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Gila County has requested the appointment of Michael Carragher pursuant to A.R.S. 22-121 for the purposes of enhancing the Court's ability to process cases.

Recommendation

Presiding Judge Peter J. Cahill recommends the Gila County Board of Supervisors approve the appointment for Globe Regional Justice Court of Michael Carragher for the term of (11) months (February 1, 2013, through December 31, 2014), unless terminated earlier by Order of the Presiding Judge, pursuant to A.R.S. 22-121 for the purposes of enhancing the Court's ability to process cases.

Suggested Motion

Approval of the appointment of Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for Globe Regional Justice Court, Michael Carragher, for a term of (11) months (February 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014).

Attachments
BOS APPROVAL
MEMO TO BOS
ADMIN ORDER - CARRAGHER