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9. OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS AND OATHS OF OFFICE AS DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEYS – RULE 38-D Pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-409, approve the official appointment of the following law school students as Deputy County Attorney’s, in accordance with Rule 38 (d) et al, of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona. The following un-paid law school students are deemed by the County Attorney to be qualified under the Arizona Supreme Court Rules, Rule 38(d)(5), to conduct the prosecution of criminal cases as allowed by Rule 38(d)(3)(B). Authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to certify the Official Appointment and Oaths of Office in accordance with A. R. S. § 38-231. Effective August 30, 2012: William Knight, Arizona State University Effective September 6, 2012: Patrick McGroder, Phoenix School of Law Effective September 11, 2012: Ruth Ann Faulkner, Arizona State University Effective September 12, 2012: Elizabeth Lake, Arizona State University Effective September 14, 2012: Tristan Bigler, Arizona State University The County Attorney is an Officer of the County, as enumerated in A.R.S. § 11-401, and pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-409, such an enumerated County Officer may appoint deputies with the consent of the Board of Supervisors. Further, such appointments shall be in writing. Rule 38(d) et al, of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona outline the qualifications of law school students who can appear in criminal matters, the circumstances in which they may appear, and guidelines for their conduct and supervision. These law school students voluntarily donate their time as part of their law school studies. They are provided supervision in accordance with Rule 38(d). There is no financial impact. (C-19-13-009-9-00)