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Re: Reappointment of Magistrate Judge AdministratiVE£OraSr
Charles E. Binder
NO.08-AO- 0(//
ORDER OF REAPPOINTMENT
It appearing that the current term of United States Magistrate Judge Charles E.
Binder expires on October 29, 2008; and
It further appearing that Magistrate Judge Binder has requested reappointment for
another eight-year term beginning October 30,2008 and continuing until October 29,2016;
and
It further appearing that a Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel appointed by this
Court has recommended reappointment of Magistrate Judge Binder (copy attached); and
It further appearing that the Judges of this Court at their regular meeting on
September 2, 2008 approved the reappointment of Magistrate Judge Binder, and have
authorized the Chief Judge to enter this Order of Reappointment for the Court;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that United States Magistrate Judge Charles
E. Binder is hereby reappointed for a fourth term beginning October 30, 2008 and
continuing until October 29, 2016.
Attachment
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF
MERIT SELECTION PANEL CONSIDERING THE
REAPPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES E. BINDER
By Administrative Order No 08-AO-019, a Merit Selection Panel was appointed to
consider the reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Charles E", Binder, whose term
expires on October 29, 2008. The Panel met on July 17, 2008 and'reviewed the summary of
responses from the evaluation questionnaire sent to attorneys and comments received in response
to the Public Notice. One member of the Panel was unable to attend the meeting.
The evaluations and comments indicate that Magistrate Judge Binder is highly regarded
by attorneys for his integrity, knowledge and understanding of the law, communication skills,
written opinions, preparation, demeanor, judgment and punctuality. Negative comments and low
ratings on the attorney evaluations were very few in comparison to the great number of positive
comments and high ratings in all categories. The comments received in response to the Public
Notice were all very complimentary of Magistrate Judge Binder and in support of reappointment.
Similarly, the Panel members' own experiences with Magistrate Judge Binder and the input
Panel members solicited from their colleagues mirrored the positive comments seen in the .
attorney evaluations.
The Panel also interviewed Magistrate Judge Binder on July 17, 2008. Magistrate Judge
Binder's responses to questions and his demeanor during the interview were consistent with the
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positive evaluations and public comments.. His responSes were thorough, well thought out and
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demonstrated his great respect for the federal judicial system and the importance of the role
Magistrate Judges play in that system.
Based on the above, the members of the Panel who participated in the July 17, 2008
meeting and interview voted unanimously to recommend reappointment. Therefore, the Panel
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hereby recommends that Magistrate Judge Charles E. Binder be reappointed to another eight year
term.
Dated: July 31, 2008
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