Sentences with phrase «if appointment of a judge»

A judge may accept appointment to a governmental committee, commission, or other position only if it is one that concerns the law, the legal system, or the administration of justice, or if appointment of a judge is required by federal statute.

Not exact matches

Jack McHugh said Wednesday he will resign from the Chicago Park District board if a judge upholds the appointments of two commissioners loyal to Mayor Harold Washington.

At this conference, the Court requests that the parties be prepared to discuss, inter alia, special directives or suggestions, if any, this Court should give to the Magistrate Judge to assist her in preparing a redistricting plan, deadlines, and the appointment of experts.

The federal judge decides if he or she wants to refer your case for the appointment of a pro bono lawyer through the Federal Pro Bono Program.

So it's not surprising that any differences in quality between elected and appointed judges (if such differences ever existed) have now been eliminated with the politicization of the appointment process.

If judges on the FCA, for example, are suffused in «Quebec values» and thus eligible on that Court because of that provision, why are they disqualified from appointment to the SCC with the same provision.

(8) If the deputy judge is 74 years of age, an appointment under subsection (3) or a renewal under subsection (5) shall provide for a term that expires when he or she reaches 75 years of age.

(7) If the deputy judge is 63 years of age or older and under 65 years of age, an appointment under subsection (2) or a renewal under subsection (4) shall provide for a term that expires when he or she reaches 65 years of age.

We are happy that the work of the NSRLP has been recognized by the appointment of Julie Macfarlane as an Ambassador — even if it means that Julie will be seen in a variety of shots wearing a lawyer's or judge's wig this month.

Judges will typically have long terms OR life time appointments to prevent the political nature of running for elected office from introducing bias into the court (often recusing themselves if it appears they could be biased.).

Mr. Harper has named seven judges (eight if the failed appointment last year of Marc Nadon is included) and Ms. Côté is the second woman.

On the rare occasions that conduct is a relevant factor, the following approach may be adopted; Allegations of conduct should be included in Form E although the parties should be discouraged from raising allegations of conduct unless absolutely necessary; The district judge should clarify at the directions appointment whether conduct is being pursued and, if so, order particulars to be given of the precise allegations relied on and give directions as to the evidence to be adduced by each party; An alternative route may be to defer the filing and service of conduct statements until after the family dispute resolution hearing to allow potential settlement to be explored; It should be taken into account that conduct is one of the relevant considerations in determining whether proceedings should be transferred to the High Court, although conduct alone is unlikely to be sufficient to justify a transfer.

On the other hand, if there are minor children involved and you and your spouse are having issues co-parenting then it is more likely that your Judge will consider your request for counseling for you and your spouse, the minor child (ren) and / or the appointment of a co-parenting coordinator to assist you and your spouse with issues involving the minor children and perhaps to learn how to co-parent.