Opinion
AF 06-0651
11-16-2023
IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
ORDER
The terms of Chair K. Paul Stahl and members Casey Heitz and Kimberly Obbink on the Commission of Continuing Legal Education expired on September 30, 2023. The Court thanks all three of these individuals for their dedicated service to the Commission, to this Court and to the people of Montana. Mr. Stahl and Mr. Heitz have indicated their willingness to serve another term on the Commission. Ms. Obbink does not seek reappointment. Dr. Marsha Goetting has expressed an interest in serving on the Commission.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that K. Paul Stahl and Casey Heitz are hereby reappointed to the Commission of Continuing Legal Education to terms expiring on September 30, 2026.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Dr. Marsha Goetting is appointed to the Commission of Continuing Legal Education for a terming expiring on September 30,2026.
In accordance with Rule 3A of the Rules for Continuing Legal Education, a Commission member may serve no more than two consecutive terms as Chairperson. Therefore, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall select a new Commission chair from among its members.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, in accordance with Rule 3A of the Rules for Continuing Legal Education, that Justice Beth Baker shall serve as this Court's ex-officio member of the Commission.
The Clerk is directed to provide copies of this Order to K. Paul Stahl, Casey Heitz, Kimberly Obbink, Dr. Marsha Goetting, the remaining members of the Commission of Continuing Legal Education, and to the State Bar of Montana.