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Consent Agenda Item 5. C.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/02/2024
Submitted For:	Jonathan Bearup
Submitted By:	Cassie Ornelas, Deputy Court Administrator
Department:	Superior Court	Division:	Superior Court Administration

Information

Request/Subject

Approval to appointment of FY25 Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore.

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 Judge Pro Tempore in the management of judicial operations. The Court is seeking the reappointment of Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore, Mr. David E. Wolak. Mr. Wolak would serve without compensation; and would be utilized on an "as-needed" basis. Reappointment, if approved, would be effective for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Evaluation

The reappointment of the Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore would expand the court's current capacity to hear cases and allow the court to process matters in a timely manner.

Conclusion

The Court requires the Board of Supervisors' approval for the appointment of the candidate to serve as Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Recommendation

The Court respectfully recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve approve Presiding Judge Timothy M. Wright's request for the reappointment of the Judge Pro Tempore candidate for the period stated above.

Suggested Motion

Approval to appoint Mr. David E. Wolak as Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore for the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Attachments
Board of Supervisors Approval
FY25 Request Letter to AOC