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Consent Agenda Item 4. B.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/12/2019
Submitted For:	Dorothy Little
Submitted By:	Cassie Ornelas, Deputy Court Administrator
Department:	Justice Court-Payson Regional

Information

Request/Subject

Appointment of Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Regional Justice Court.

Background Information

The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Gila County has requested the appointments of the following individuals to serve in the capacity of Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore:

Payson Justice Court - Donald Garvin and Danny E. McKeen

The Justices of the Peace Pro Tempores for the Payson Justice Court will serve from March 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019, unless terminated earlier by order of the Presiding Judge pursuant to A.R.S. 22-121 for the purpose of enhancing the courts' ability to process cases.

Evaluation

Because of exigent circumstances requiring qualified judicial officers when conflicts arise or in the event a Justice of the Peace is absent or unavailable pursuant to A.R.S. 22-121, these appointments are requested for Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Justice Court. All Justices of the Peace Pro Tempores may serve from time to time as requested and subject to the availability of funds of the respective Justice Court. All terms shall expire on December 31, 2019, 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 individuals to serve as Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore pursuant to A.R.S. 22-121 for the purposes of enhancing the courts' ability to process cases.

Recommendation

Presiding Judge Timothy M. Wright recommends that the Gila County Board of Supervisors approve the appointments of the named individuals as Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Justice Court with all terms concluding on December 31, 2019.

Suggested Motion

Approval of the appointments of the Donald Garvin and Danny E. McKeen as Justices of the Peace Pro Tempores for the Payson Justice Court with all terms expiring December 31, 2019.

Attachments
Memo to Board of Supervisors
Admin Orders
Board Approval Forms