One attorney is needed to serve a six-year term commencing Jan. 1, 2009, and expiring Dec. 31, 2014 on the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission. The 15-member commission is authorized under Art. V, Section 12, Florida Constitution, to investigate complaints against judges whose conduct demonstrates a present unfitness to hold office and could recommend disciplinary action to the Supreme Court. No member of the commission, except a judge, shall be eligible for state judicial office while acting as a member of the commission and for a period of two years thereafter. No member of the commission shall hold office in a political party or participate in any campaign for judicial office or hold office; provided that a judge may campaign for judicial office and hold that office.
Persons interested in applying for this vacancy may download the “Special Appointment” application from the Bar’s Web site call Bar headquarters at 850-561-5757 to obtain an application form. Completed applications must be submitted to the Executive Director, The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson St., Tallahassee 32399-2300 no later than close of business Oct. 31. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications.
— Courtesy Florida Bar News