JUSTICE COURT JUDGE SELECTION MEETING PLANNED

Washington City, UT—The Washington County Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting on Nov. 15, 2016, to select a candidate for the Washington City Justice Court to replace Judge Lee Bunnell who will retire effective Jan. 1, 2017. The commission will begin the meeting at 1 p.m. in the Washington City Council Chambers on 111 North 100 East, Washington.

The early portion of the meeting is scheduled for public comment about issues facing the Utah judiciary and refinements or improvements to the system. Public comments will be accepted from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Following the public hearing, the meeting is closed to allow commission members to select a slate of three to five candidates for the vacancy.

Individuals interested in appearing before the commission during the public comment portion of the meeting should contact Melisse Stiglich at (801) 578-3844 to request an appointment. Information on the Justice Court Nominating Commission members is available at legacy.utcourts.gov.

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