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Consent Agenda Item 5. A.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/16/2019
Submitted By:	Cassie Ornelas, Deputy Court Administrator
Department:	Superior Court	Division:	Superior Court Administration

Information

Request/Subject

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

Background Information

On March 12, 2019, the Board of Supervisors was presented with a request from the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Gila County to appoint Donald Garvin and Danny E. McKeen to serve in the capacity of Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Justice Court for the period of April 16, 2019, through December 31, 2019. After discussion of the request, it was requested to table the appointment of Mr. McKeen due to some concerns; therefore, the Board only appointed Mr. Garvin at that meeting.

The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Gila County has requested the appointment of Danny E. McKeen to serve in the capacity of Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Justice Court. The Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Justice Court will serve from April 16, 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, this appointment is requested for a Justice 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. This term 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 Danny E. McKeen to serve as a Justice 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 appointment of Danny E. McKeen as a Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Justice Court with the term concluding on December 31, 2019.

Suggested Motion

Approval of the appointment of Danny E. McKeen as a Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Justice Court with a term to expire on December 31, 2019.

Attachments
Board Approval Form
Memo to Board of Supervisors
Admin Order