Richfield, UT---The Sixth District Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting for July 29, 2008, to nominate a candidate to fill a vacancy, which will result when Judge David Mower retires Jan. 1, 2009. The commission will meet at the Richfield Courthouse, 895 East 300 North.
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 are being accepted from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Following the public hearing, the meeting is closed to allow commission members to select a minimum of five candidates whose names will be forwarded to Gov. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. to consider for appointment. The nominating commission does not take testimony on individual applicants.
Individuals interested in appearing before the commission should contact the Administrative Office of the Courts at (801) 578-3800 to request an appointment. For information on the Sixth District Nominating Commission members, go to www.utcourts.gov and search for Judicial Nominating Commission.