I am interested in applying. Can I contact one or more commission members before a vacancy to discuss the nominating process?
Yes, anyone who is interested in applying may contact any commission member with questions about the process. The commission rules encourage members to actively recruit qualified applicants and members often find that speaking with potential applicants individually or in group settings is a useful recruitment tool. However, the rules specifically prohibit any advance agreement to vote for a recruited applicant and also prohibit substantive communication with an applicant after an application is filed. At the same time, potential applicants should know that it is not necessary to have met with any commission member before applying in order to be considered. Please contact us if you would like more information or to arrange for someone to speak with your group about the judicial nominating process.
