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| November 14, 2006 |
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Governor announces Court of Appeals vacancy
Salem, Oregon – Governor Kulongoski announced that he is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Oregon Court of Appeals created by the resignation of Judge Virginia L. Linder, who has been elected to the Oregon Supreme Court. The Governor congratulates Justice-Elect Linder and thanks her for distinguished service on the Court of Appeals since 1997. Justice-elect Linder has submitted a letter of resignation from the Court of Appeals, effective January 2, 2007. The Governor will fill this vacancy by appointment.
Interested candidates for the vacancy must complete a Judicial Interest Form, which is available online at http://governor.oregon.gov/Gov/boards.shtml#judicial and mail it along with a writing sample to: David Reese, General Counsel, Office of the Governor, 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301-4047. Materials must be received by December 15, 2006.
Governor Kulongoski fills judicial vacancies based on merit, and he encourages applications from lawyers with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Applicants must satisfy the qualification requirements of ORS 2.540. The Oregon State Bar's Board of Governors' Committee on the Judiciary will conduct a due diligence review process of the applicants for this vacancy and provide information about each applicant to the Governor's Office. The Governor's Screening Committee will then interview the final candidates.
If you have any questions regarding the appointment process or to request an interest form, please contact Cassie Tarr at (503) 378-6246.
Contact:
Lonn Hoklin: 503.378.6169
Charlie Burr: 503.378.6496
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