HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-028 temporary appointment of thom cope as a town magistrate pro temMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-28
RELATING TO MUNICIPAL COURT; PROVIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY
APPOINTMENT OF THOM COPE AS A MARANA TOWN MAGISTRATE PRO
TEMPORE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana has a council-approved list of magistrates pro tempore
who are called upon to fill in during the absence of the Town Magistrate; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the individuals on the magistrate pro tempore list are
sometimes not currently available to serve due to other commitments; and
WHEREAS, Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order 2002-66, paragraph E,
provides for appointment of magistrates pro tempore on a temporary basis without following the
normal selection process, until the next selection process occurs; and
WHEREAS, Thom Cope is an attorney with over 30 years of experience whose flexible
schedule and previous work experience, including six years as an administrative law judge and
over 100 hours of mediation training, make him a good magistrate pro tempore candidate; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds the appointment of a temporary magistrate pro
tempore to be in the best interests of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that Thom Cope is hereby granted a temporary appointment
as Town of Marana magistrate pro tempore, to serve until the next formal appointments of Town
of Marana magistrates pro tempore are made.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that since it is necessary for the preservation of the peace,
health and safety of the Town of Marana that this resolution become immediately effective, an
emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this resolution shall be effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL (PF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this I 9th day of February, 2008. 4? / I
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