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ARF- 5922

Regular Agenda Item 3. A.

Special BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	02/25/2020
Submitted For:	Jonathan Bearup	Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk of the Board
Department:	Superior Court

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.

On February 18, 2020, these appointments were presented to the Board of Supervisors under the consent agenda. Jesse Bryant, a radio station reporter, submitted a public participation form to address this item so the Board voted to move the item to the regular agenda for discussion. Mr. Bryant had several questions concerning the appointment of Daisy Flores. To allow staff time to obtain the answers to the questions, the Board tabled this agenda item to its March 10th Regular Meeting.

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

Information/Discussion/Approval to appoint 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. (Jonathan Bearup)

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