Montana Judicial Nominating Commission
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The Montana Judicial Nominating Commission is the body in Montana that solicits applications and vets candidates in the case of a mid-term vacancy on the Montana state courts.[1]
Members
The commission's seven members are elected to four-year terms. It consists of four non-judicial/non-attorney members appointed by the governor; two attorneys appointed by the Supreme Court; and one district judge elected by district judges.[1]
Current members
- Shirley Ball (Term ending: 1/1/2015 )
- Mona Charles (Term ending: 1/1/2015)
- Richard A. Simonton (Term ending: 12/31/2013)
- Monica Paoli (Term ending: 1/1/2013)
- Martha Sheehy (Term ending: 1/1/2013)
- Ryan Rusche (Term ending: 12/31/2015)
- Paul Tuss (Term ending 1-1-14)
See also
- Judicial selection in Montana
- News: Nominating Commission forwards five water court applicants to Chief Justice, May 6, 2012
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