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Consent Agenda Item 4. C.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	08/15/2022
Submitted For:	Jonathan Bearup	Submitted By:	Jonathan Bearup, Court Administrator
Department:	Superior Court	Division:	Superior Court Administration

Information

Request/Subject

Approval to appoint a Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Justice Court for the remainder of 2023.

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:

Payson Justice Court – Tait Elkie

The Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Payson Regional Justice Court will serve from August 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, 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 Regional Justice Court. All Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore's may serve from time to time as requested and subject to the availability of funds of the respective Justice Court. Mr. Elkie's term shall expire on December 31, 2022, 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 Mr. Tait Elkie to serve as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the purpose of enhancing the Payson Justice 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 named individual with the appointment term concluding on December 31, 2022.

Suggested Motion

Approval of the appointment of Tait Elkie as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore in the Payson Justice Court with his term to expire on December 31, 2022.

Attachments
BoS Approval
Memo to Board of Supervisors
Administrative Order 2022-005 re Tait Elkie
Judge Little Request Letter