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Consent Agenda Item 4. A.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	02/18/2020
Submitted For:	Jonathan Bearup	Submitted By:	Jonathan Bearup, Court Administrator
Department:	Superior Court	Division:	Superior Court Administration

Information

Request/Subject

Appointment of Superior Court Judges Pro Tempore for FY20-21.

Background Information

The Court is authorized, with approval from the Gila County Board of Supervisors and upon appointment by the Arizona Supreme Court, to employ Superior Court Judges Pro Tempore in the management of judicial operations. The Court is seeking reappointment of the following Superior Court Judges Pro Tempore: Mr. Joe Albo; Ms. Daisy Flores; and Mr. Gary V. Scales for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Mr. Albo and Ms. Flores would serve without compensation and would be utilized on an as-needed basis. Mr. Gary V. Scales would serve with compensation.

Evaluation

The reappointment of Superior Court Judges Pro Tempore would expand the Court’s current capacity to process cases and provide coverage in the event of conflict or non-availability of sitting judges.

Conclusion

The Court requires Board of Supervisors’ approval for the appointment of Mr. Joe Albo; Ms. Daisy Flores; and Mr. Gary V. Scales to serve as Superior Court Judges Pro Tempore on “as needed” basis for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

Recommendation

The Court respectfully recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve Presiding Judge Timothy M. Wright’s request for the appointments of Mr. Joe Albo; Ms. Daisy Flores; and Mr. Gary V. Scales as Judges Pro Tempore for the period stated above.

Suggested Motion

Approval of the appointment of Mr. Joe Albo, Ms. Daisy Flores and Mr. Gary V. Scales as Superior Court Judges Pro Tempore for the period of June 30, 2020 until July 1, 2021.

Attachments
BOS Approval Memorandum
Letter to AOC