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September 2012
September 2012, page 18

Page 18 September 2012 Judges Continued from page 16 and solicits applications from the public. After several years on the bench, judges are then subject to retention elections in which voters decide whether to “re-elect” a given judge. Prior to the retention elections, voters receive judicial performance evaluations for each judge. Proposition 115 does not purport to remove merit as a factor in judicial selection. However, if approved by voters, it would implement the following changes to the process: The nominating commissions will be required to recommend at least eight (instead of three) applicants to the governor. There will be no limit on the number of recommended applicants who can be from the same political party. The governor will directly appoint four of the attorney members of each nominating commission; one will be appointed by the state bar. The non-attorney members of the nominating commissions will be appointed by the governor without the requirement of a separate committee recommendation or public notice or solicitation. Prior to retention elections , a joint legislative committee will be authorized to meet and take testimony concerning any of the judges who are up for retention. The legal community is divided over Proposition 115. Some believe the proposed changes will improve the process by giving the governor more choice and control. Others maintain the governor’s increased control will infringe on judicial independence and will result in the appointment of less quali fi ed applicants. To help voters better understand Proposition 115, the Maricopa County Bar Association will host a free forum at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25. For more information call 602-257-4200. Jennifer A. Cranston is a shareholder at Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. and the 2012 president of the Maricopa County Bar Association. Try AZ Pool Specialists instead. Let us handle all of your swimming pool needs from maintenance to repairs to remodels. AZ Pool Specialists will take the hassles out of pool ownership so you can enjoy your investment. AZ POOL SPECIALISTS KACHINA Quality Dry Cleaning 602-955-5540 3926 E. Indian School Road Arcadia Family Owned & Operated Since 1959 Home & Office Pickup & Delivery Available NEED AN ART ONE “BASE” WITH THEIR CONTACT INFO, ADDRESS, ETC?? Chris Gerlings and Kraig Foote, Art One Gallery, Inc Thank you to the Arizona North Chapter of Thank you to the Arizona North Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers, the American Society of Interior Designers, for this great honor. for this great honor. And thank you to all of our customers, And thank you to all of our customers, supporters and friends who help make this supporters and friends who help make this possible with your patronage. possible with your patronage. – Kraig Foote, Art One Gallery, Inc. – Kraig Foote, Art One Gallery, Inc. 2012 PRESIDENTIAL CITATION presented to Kraig Foote of Art One 2012 ENHANCEMENT OF THE ARTS art art ne gallery ne gallery representing students of american and european universities, local and community colleges, high schools and emerging arizona artists. 480.946.5076 • artonegalleryinc.com 4130 n marshall way . scottsdale

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