The 21st Judicial Nominating Commission will convene by conference call Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the nomination process to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy.
The vacancy is a result of the Oct. 15 death of Judge Bill Malcolm, who had served Riley and Clay counties since 2007. Nominees must be a resident of Clay County, a high school graduate and a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas or someone able to pass an examination given by the Supreme Court to become certified within 18 months.
After serving one year in office, a new judge must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the incumbent will serve a four-year term.
The nominating commission consists of Justice Caleb Stegall as the nonvoting chair; Kyle Bauer and Steven McMahan, of Clay Center; William Bahr, Johanna Lyle, Jeremiah Platt, Derrick Roberson and Kitra Schartz, of Manhattan; and Steven Hargrave, of Randolph.
The meeting is open to the public. To listen:
- call 1-845-361-8917
- enter conference code 387278
