SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Appointing Jeffrey Howard Cahn as an Assistant Municipal Judge of the Erie Municipal Court
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Appointing David J. Thrower as an Assistant Municipal Judge of the Erie Municipal Court
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
Department
PRESENTER(S): Danielle Trujillo, Court Administrator
First Name Last Name, Title
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve resolutions to appoint Jeffrey Howard Cahn and David J. Thrower as Associate Municipal Judges.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Article 8.03.(2) of the Erie Home Rule Charter authorizes Town Council to appoint qualified assistant judges as may be necessary to act in case of temporary absence, sickness, disqualification, or inability of the Municipal Judge to act.
Jeffrey Howard Cahn and David J. Thrower were appointed as Associate Municipal Judges on March 22, 2022. Both Associate Judge Cahn and Associate Judge Thrower have provided coverage in the absence of Presiding Judge Ablao. Presiding Judge Ablao and Municipal Court staff recommend these reappointments for a new 2-year term.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Effective Governance
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 24-053
2. Resolution 24-054