Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 06-15-2026
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Consideration, discussion and possible appointment by the Mayor of an Alternate Judge for the Broken Arrow Municipal Court, and possible approval of and authorization to execute an Employment Contract for Professional Services as Alternate Judge for the City of Broken Arrow’s Municipal Court
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Background:
Alternate Judge Robert Long’s term expires on July 1, 2026. Per City Ordinance 14-6.1, when a vacancy for a judicial position is certain to occur, the Judicial Nominating Committee shall submit to the Mayor the names of three qualified nominees for such position. The Mayor shall then either appoint a Judge from the list of names submitted by the Committee or notify the Committee to submit the names of three additional nominees for such position.
After reviewing applications and interviewing candidates for the Alternate Judge position, the Judicial Nominating Committee has reached a consensus on three qualified nominees to present to the Mayor. These recommendations were provided to the Mayor by the Committee.
Cost: Amount due under contract as determined by Council
Funding Source: General Fund
Requested By: Trevor Dennis, City Attorney
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: 1. Letter to the Mayor from the Judicial Nominating Committee
2. Employment Contract for Professional Services as Alternate Judge
Recommendation:
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Approve the Mayor’s appointment of Alternate Judge for Broken Arrow Municipal Court, and approve the Employment Contract for Professional Services and authorize its execution.
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