HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2022-004 Approving the Appointment of Darlene Chavira Chavez as Magistrate Pro Tempore for the Marana Municipal CourtMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-004
RELATING TO MUNICIPAL COURT; APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DARLENE
CHAVIRA CHAVEZ AS MAGISTRATE PRO TEMPORE FOR THE MARANA MUNICIPAL
COURT.
WHEREAS Section 5-2-1 of the Marana Town Code provides that the Town Council may
appoint special magistrates or acting magistrates, also known as magistrates pro tempore, for the
purposes of hearing a particular case or acting as the Town Magistrate in the Town Magistrate's ab-
sence; and
WHEREAS the Town Council, upon recommendation of the Town Magistrate, the Honora-
ble Laine McDonald, has determined that it is necessary to appoint qualified individuals to serve as
magistrates pro tempore on an as -needed basis in the Marana Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS consistent with Section 1-305 of the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct Judge
McDonald has adopted procedures for appointment of part-time and temporary magistrates pro tem-
pore of the Marana Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS the Town Magistrate solicited applications for magistrates pro tempore and
based upon applications received and reviewed by the Town Magistrate, recommends that the Town
Council appoint Darlene Chavira Chavez to serve as magistrate pro tempore on an as -needed basis;
and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that this individual meets the qualifications imposed by
Arizona law and possesses the requisite skill and character to perform as magistrate pro tempore.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA that Darlene Chavira Chavez is hereby appointed to serve as
magistrate pro tempore for the Marana Municipal Court on an as -needed basis, effective January 11,
2022 through September 30, 2023.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this
11th day of January 2022.
Mayor Ed flonea
ATTE ° : APPROVED AS TO FORK
Cherry L. L son, own Clerk JapKyirall, own Attorney
MA N AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
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