April 3, 2023

TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission convened by telephone conference at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, to set the schedule to fill a district judge vacancy created by Judge Steven Montgomery’s July 3 retirement. The 6th Judicial District is composed of Miami, Linn, and Bourbon counties. Public access The meeting is open to the public. To listen: call 1-845-361-8917; and enter guest passcode 3872788#.  Accommodation Any person with a disability who requires accommodation to access the nominating commission meeting should notify the judicial branch ADA coordinator as early as possible: ADA Coordinator ADA@kscourts.org 785-296-2256 TTY at 711 District judge appointment process To be considered for a district judge, a nominee must be: at least 30 years old; a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas and engaged in the practice of law for at least five years, whether as a lawyer, judge, or full-time teacher at an accredited law school; and a resident of the judicial district at the time of taking office and while holding office. The nominating commission selects three to five people whose names are submitted to the governor to fill the position according to statutory qualification and residency requirements. The governor has 60 days after receiving the names to decide whom to appoint. Term of office 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. Nominating commission The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Justice Evelyn Wilson as the nonvoting chair; Mark McCoy and Zackery Reynolds, Fort Scott; Patton Apple and Ronald Wood, Louisburg; Todd Schneider, Mound City; and Mary Stephenson, Paola.