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RESOLUTION NO. _!J_
SERIES OF 2017
A RESOLUTION FOR THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN W. SMITH III, 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, John Smith's prior term expires January 23, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Judge Vincent Atencio requests the Council reappoint John W. Smith Ill 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. John W. Smith III, 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 Janu
ATTEST:
I, Stephanie Carlile, Acting City Clerf or the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the
above is a true copy of Resolution No. , Series of 2017.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: Agenda Item: Subject:
January 17, 2017 9cxi Re-appointment of Associate Judge
John W . Smith Ill
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 John W. Smith Ill to
serve a 4 year term as an Associate Judge for the City of Englewood, commencing January 23,
2017 and ending January 22 , 2021 .
BACKGROUND1 ANAL YSIS 1 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 Smith has
served the City well during his 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.