Opinion
Administrative Order No. 2008-05
January 17, 2008.
In accordance with the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration, § 1-104, the Chief Justice may establish standing committees to the Arizona Judicial Council to assist the Council in carrying out its responsibilities.
Under the authority granted to the Chief Justice by the Arizona Constitution, Article VI, Section 3, the Arizona Judicial Branch 2008 Achievement Awards Selection Committee is established. Therefore, after due consideration,
IT IS ORDERED that the Arizona Judicial Council Achievement Awards for 2008 shall be presented to individuals, groups or courts who have made substantial contributions to the following categories: Providing Access to Swift, Fair Justice; Protecting Children, Families and Communities; Being Accountable; Improving Communication and Cooperation with the Community; and Serving the Public by Improving the Legal Profession.
The Arizona Judicial Branch Distinguished Service Awards shall be presented in the following areas: the Chief Justice's Outstanding Contribution to the Courts Award shall be presented to any individual, project or group whether or not they are within the Arizona Judicial Branch; the Supreme Court's Improving Public Trust and Confidence shall be presented to judges in the Arizona Judicial Branch; and the Administrative Director's Administration of Justice Award shall be presented to non-judge employees of the Arizona Judicial Branch. The awards shall be presented at the Annual Judicial Conference.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the following individuals are appointed to the Arizona Judicial Branch 2008 Achievement Awards Selection Committee for the express purpose of considering the Achievement Awards 2008 nominations. Committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the Chief Justice.
The appointed members shall make award recommendations to the Arizona Supreme Court.
The appointed members shall hold their appointed position beginning on this date and expiring on June 20, 2008.
The Honorable Dorothy Little, The Honorable Michael Orcutt, Tivo Romero, The Honorable Garye Vasquez
The Honorable Glenn Davis, The Honorable Donna Grimsley, Athia Hardt, Mary Hawkins,, Yvonne Hunter, Esq.
Dated this 17th day of January, 2008.