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Consent Agenda Item 4. A.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	05/04/2021
Submitted For:	Jonathan Bearup	Submitted By:	Jonathan Bearup, Court Administrator
Department:	Superior Court	Division:	Superior Court Administration

Information

Request/Subject

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

Background Information

The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Gila County has requested the appointment of the following individual to serve in the capacity of Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Justice Court: Mr. Steve Price.

This Judge Pro Tempore would serve from June 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, unless terminated earlier by Order of the Presiding Judge and enhance 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, the above appointment is requested for the Payson Justice Court. The Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore may serve from time to time as requested and subject to the availability of funds of the respective Justice Court.

Conclusion

The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Gila County has requested the appointment of an individual to serve as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore in the Payson Justice Court for the purpose 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 Mr. Steve Price to serve as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore in the Payson Justice Court.

Suggested Motion

Approval of the appointment of Mr. Steve Price as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore in the Payson Justice Court with his term expiring on December 31, 2021.

Attachments
Board Approval of Appointment
Memorandum to Board re Appointment
Admin Order appointing Steve Price