HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011981 - 1981-1473 THE BOAR® OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on December 15, 1981 , by the fallowing vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder , McPeak, Torlakson, Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Filling Vacant }
'Judicial Positions ) RESOLUTION NO. 81/1473
WHEREAS Supervisor Tom Powers this day brought to the attention
of this Board the existence of vacant judgeship positions in the
Superior and Municipal Courts in Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS two of fourteen Superior Court judicial positions are
vacant and one of the five Bay Court positions; and
WHEREAS these positions have been vacant for several months with
the retirement plans of the incumbents known in advance; and
WHEREAS these vacancies have potentially adverse effects on the
right of citizens to a fair and speedy trial as well as a negative
impact on the county' s entire law and justice system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THIS BOARD RESOLVED that the Governor
is urged to fill vacant judgeships in the Superior and Municipal
Courts as expeditiously as possible; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a telegram shall be sent to the
Governor expressing this Board' s concern about these vacancies.
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Presiding Judge, Municipal Courts
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