File #: 2012-0173    Version:
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 4/30/2012 In control: Committee of the Whole
On agenda: Final action: 5/7/2012
Enactment date: Enactment #: 13674
Title: A MOTION making an appointment to fill a vacant judicial position in the Seattle division of King County district court.
Sponsors: Jane Hague
Indexes: District Court
Attachments: 1. Motion 13674.pdf, 2. 2012-0173 District Court Appointments Staff report wsh 4-30-12, 3. 2012-0173 District Court Appointments Staff report wsh 5-7-12
Staff: Soo Hoo, Wendy
Title
A MOTION making an appointment to fill a vacant judicial position in the Seattle division of King County district court.
Body
      WHEREAS, a judicial vacancy exists in the Seattle division of King County district court, and
      WHEREAS, RCW 3.34.100 authorizes the county legislative body to fill judicial vacancies in district court, and
      WHEREAS, K.C.C. chapter 2.70 provides for the metropolitan King County council to fill judicial vacancies in district court by selecting from among candidates receiving the highest rating from the King County Bar Association or another bar association with an established judicial candidate evaluation procedure, as defined in the code, and
      WHEREAS, the council has received candidate ratings from the King County Bar Association; has reviewed written materials concerning each candidate; has conducted interviews of candidates in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 2.70; and has carefully considered the qualifications of the candidates;
      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
      Johanna Bender is hereby appointed to fill the vacant judicial position in King County district court in the Seattle electoral district.