Mich. Admin. Ord. Administrative Order No. 1997-4
On order of the Court, it appearing that the administration of justice would be served by the appointment of an Executive Chief Judge to oversee the administration of the Third Circuit Court and Recorder's Court in order to facilitate the orderly transition to a single court; it is ordered that the Honorable Michael F. Sapala is appointed as Executive Chief Judge of the Third Circuit and Recorder's Courts, effective immediately.
The Executive Chief Judge of the Third Circuit Court and Recorder's Court has all of the responsibility and authority of chief judge pursuant to Michigan Court Rule 8.110 and as otherwise indicated in the Michigan Court Rules.
The Chief Judge of the Recorder's Court and Chief Judge of the Third Circuit Court shall continue to have responsibility for docket management, facilities and security, day to day management of personnel, budget and purchasing activity, and other responsibilities delegated by the Executive Chief Judge.
It is further ordered, that effective October 1, 1997, the Honorable Michael F. Sapala shall be the Chief Judge of the Third Circuit Court.
It is further ordered, effective immediately, that an executive committee of the Third Circuit Court and Recorder's Court is established to provide assistance to the Executive Chief Judge in developing administrative policy. The Chief Justice shall appoint members of the executive committee from the benches of the Third Circuit Court and Recorder's Court. Effective October 1, 1997, and until further order of this Court, the executive committee shall serve the Third Circuit Court, and shall provide assistance to the Chief Judge of the Third Circuit Court.
Mich. Admin. Ord. Administrative Order No. 1997-4