Opinion
AF 06-0090
05-17-2022
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMISSION ON PRACTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA
ORDER
Pursuant to Section I of the Rules Establishing the Commission on Practice of the Supreme Court of the State of Montana (COP), an Order was issued February 16, 2022, requesting that the Honorable Peter Ohman conduct an election for appointment to the COP among the resident members of the State Bar in COP Area G, and to certify to this Court the results of that election.
The election was held, and Judge Ohman has certified the results to this Court. By Rule this Court is obligated to appoint from a list of the top three candidates who received votes in this region. The Court extends its gratitude to all attorneys who expressed an interest in serving on the Commission.
Based on the election results, the Court hereby appoints the following member to the Commission on Practice of the Supreme Court of the State of Montana:
Area G:
Sheryl Wambsgans
1288 N. 14th Avenue, Unit 104
Bozeman, MT 59715
Effective the date of this Order, Ms. Wambsgans is appointed to a four-year term to expire on April 1, 2026.
The Clerk is directed to mail a copy of this Order to the Secretary of State of the State of Montana for filing, to the Honorable Peter Ohman, to Sheryl Wambsgans, to the State Bar of Montana, to each member of the Commission on Practice, and to Shelly Smith, Office Administrator for the Commission on Practice.