June 19, 2009

Markell Names Magistrate Screening Committee

WILMINGTON – Gov. Jack Markell announced his nine-member Magistrate Screening Committee on Friday. The group will help him decide whom to nominate to serve on Justice of the Peace Courts.
 
“This bipartisan group will assist me in finding top-notch candidates to be magistrates in our Justice of the Peace Courts. I thank them for their willingness to serve,” Markell said. “This is an important role because magistrates hear hundreds of cases every year.”  
 
Serving on the committee will be: William Bush IV of Kent County (chairman), Sandra Arnell of Kent County, James Liguori of Kent County, Thomas Cooper of Sussex County, Richard DiLiberto of New Castle County, Chaitanya Gadde of New Castle County and Clifford Johnson of New Castle County, Gwendolyn Sanders of New Castle County and Christine Sergovic of Sussex County.
 
“I am honored Governor Markell has chosen me to lead this important commission,” Bush said. “We will work hard to select the best candidates possible.”
 
To be eligible to be nominated as a magistrate, Delawareans must be at least 25 years old. Delawareans interested in applying for consideration by the screening committee should visit the Division of Professional Regulation’s Web site (dpr.delaware.gov) or call 302-744-4500. Applications are being accepted through Aug. 15.