RFCA-R-2008-54 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION

RESOLUTION: 2008-54

SUBJECT: Appointing Anne Stavig as Municipal Judge and designating Judge Stavig as Presiding Municipal Judge.

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RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution appointing Anne Stavig to an initial one-year term, up to the next municipal election, as Municipal Judge for the Lakewood Municipal Court, and designating Judge Stavig as Presiding Municipal Judge to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the City Council.

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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER: The City Council interviewed the three candidates to replace retiring Presiding Municipal Judge Thomas Elliott that were presented by the Judicial Nominating Committee, and selected Anne Stavig from among those candidates. This Resolution would formally appoint Ms. Stavig to the position of Municipal Judge, and designate Judge Stavig as Presiding Municipal Judge. Pursuant to Section 5.5 of the City Charter, the initial term or office for each judge shall be not less than one year, and thereafter, until the next regular municipal election. Therefore, the Resolution provides for an initial term for Judge Stavig from August 4, 2008 through November 3, 2009.

RESOLUTION ADOPTION DATE: July 28, 2008

ORIGINATED BY: Employee Relations

STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Ken Milano, Director of Employee Relations, 303-987-7701

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Resolution 2008-54

SUBMITTED BY: Ken Milano, Director of Employee Relations

REVIEWED BY:
Joni Inman, Director, Mayor and City Manager's Office
Michael J. Rock, City Manager