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Consent Agenda Item 5. A.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	08/17/2020
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 for 2020.

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: Ms. Judith Joseph.

The Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Justice Court from the date of approval until December 31, 2020, 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, the above 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. Ms. Joseph would serve on an "as-needed" basis without compensation. All terms shall expire on December 31, 2020, 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 Ms. Judith Joseph to serve as Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore, pursuant to A.R.S. 22-121, for the purposes of enhancing the Court's ability to process cases.

Recommendation

Presiding Judge Timothy M. Wright recommends that the Gila County Board of Supervisors approve the appointment of the Ms. Judith Joseph as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Justice Court with the term concluding on December 31, 2020.

Suggested Motion

Approval of the appointment of Ms. Judith Joseph as a Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Justice Court with the term expiring on December 31, 2020.

Attachments
BOS Approval of Appointments
Admin Order Appointing Joseph
Memo to BoS