Salt Lake City, UT---The 4th District Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting for Oct. 5, 2009, at 9 a.m. to nominate a candidate to fill a vacancy that resulted when Judge Gary Stott retired July 1, 2009. The commission will meet at the Provo Courthouse, 125 North 100 West.
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 9:15 a.m. through 10:15 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 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.