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ARF- 2850

Consent Agenda Item 5. D.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	10/28/2014
Submitted For:	Gary Goetteman
Submitted By:	Jonathan Bearup, Deputy Court Administrator, Superior Court
Department:	Superior Court	Division:	Superior Court Administration

Information

Request/Subject

Appointment of Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Globe Regional Justice Court.

Background Information

The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Gila County has requested the appointment of Steven Burk to serve as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore.

The Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Globe Regional Justice Court will serve until December 31, 2014, unless terminated earlier by order of the Presiding Judge, pursuant to A.R.S. 22-121 for the purpose of enhancing the court's ability to process cases.

Evaluation

Because of exigent circumstances requiring qualified judicial officers when conflicts arise, or, in the event the Justice of the Peace is absent or unavailable, pursuant to A.R.S. 22-121, the following appointment is requested for Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore of the Globe Regional Justice Court: Steven Burk, to serve from time to time as requested and subject to the availability of funds of the Globe Regional Justice Court. The term of this appointment shall expire on 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 Steven Burk, 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 that the Gila County Board of Supervisors approve the appointment of Steven Burk as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Globe Regional Justice Court, with the term to expire on December 31, 2014.

Suggested Motion

Approval of the appointment of Steven Burk as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore of the Globe Regional Justice Court, with his term to expire on December 31, 2014.

Attachments
BURK BOS APPROVAL
BURK 2014 BOS MEMO
Burk - AO