Title
A MOTION making an appointment to fill a judicial vacancy in the west division of King County district court.
Body
WHEREAS, a judicial vacancy exists in the west division of King County district court (the City of Seattle), and
WHEREAS, RCW 3.34.100 authorizes the county legislative body to fill judicial vacancies in district court, and
WHEREAS, K.C.C. chapter 2.70 provides for the metropolitan King County council to fill judicial vacancies in district court by selecting from among candidates receiving the highest rating from the King County Bar Association or another bar association with an established judicial candidate evaluation procedure, as defined in K.C.C. 2.70.020, and
WHEREAS, the council: has received candidate ratings from the King County Bar Association and other bar associations with an established judicial candidate evaluation procedure; has reviewed written materials concerning each candidate; has conducted interviews of candidates in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 2.70; and has carefully considered the qualifications of the candidates;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
Gregg Hirakawa is hereby appointed to fill the vacant judicial position in the west division of King County district court.