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Home My WebLink About2017 Resolution No. 005RESOLUTION NO. _i_ SER1ES OF 2017 A RESOLUTION FOR THE REAPPOINTMENT OF LlNDA F. COHN, AS ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IX, Part II, Section 68, of the Englewood Home Rule Charter, "Council may appoint one or more associate judges, who shall sit at such times and upon such causes as shall be determined by the presiding municipal judge;" and WHEREAS, Associate Judges are appointed for four year staggered terms; and WHEREAS, Linda Cohn's prior term expires January 23, 2017; and WHEREAS, Judge Vincent Atencio requests the Council reappoint Linda F. Cohn to another four year term as an Associate Judge for the City of Englewood; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Linda F. Cohn shall be and hereby is reappointed as Associate Municipal Judge in and for the City of Englewood, Colorado, for a term commencing January 23, 2017 and expiring January 22, 2021. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 17th day of January, 2017 ATTEST: I, Stephanie Carlile, Acting City Clerk for the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the above is a true copy of Resolution No. ~. Series of 2017. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Date: Agenda Item: Subject: January 17 , 2017 9cxii Re-appointment of Associate Judge Linda F. Cohn Initiated By: Staff Source: Municipal Court Tamara Wolfe Court Administrator COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION The Municipal Court supports City Council's goal of providing appropriate service levels by requesting that they continue to appoint Associate Judges to serve the City of Englewood. RECOMMENDED ACTION Presiding Judge Vincent Atencio would request that the Council re-appoint Linda F. Cohn to serve a 4 year term as an Associate Judge for the City of Englewood, commencing January 23, 2017 and ending January 22 , 2021 . BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED Associate judges are required in order for the Court to maintain a full time, full service schedule . The judges fill in for the Presiding Judge when there is a conflict of interest, illness or vacation. They also assist during dockets where multiple court sessions are required . Judge Cohn has served the City well during her past appointments. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no additional financial impact, as associate judge fees are included in the annual budget. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS The Resolution document is attached.