Salt Lake City, UT---The Court of Appeals Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting for August 4, 2009, to nominate a candidate to fill a vacancy that resulted when Judge Judith Billings retired Dec. 31, 2008. The commission will meet at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse, 450 South State, in the Judicial Council room.
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 11 a.m. through 11:30 a.m.
Following the public hearing, the meeting is closed to allow commission members to select a minimum of seven candidates whose names will be forwarded to the Governor’s office 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.