2. The Merit Selection Panel is charged with reviewing the qualifications of the
incumbent United States Magistrate Judges as well as any comments received from the public
regarding the incumbents performance.
3. Before a Merit Selection Panel member may be considered for a future position
as United States Magistrate Judge, one year must have elapsed between the application
deadline for the position and the earlier of: (A) the date when the panel on which the former
member served submitted its report to the court, or (B) the date when the former member
resigned from the panel. Written notice of this restriction has been provided to all members
of the Merit Selection Panel.
4. The effective date of the Merit Selection Panels appointment is June 28, 2025.
5. The Merit Selection Panel shall present a report of its findings and
recommendations to the Court in accordance with the Guide to Judiciary Policy. A separate
report must be submitted for each reappointment.
This 2nd day of July, 2025.
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