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24. APPOINTMENT OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE PRO TEMPORE Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-141, approve the appointment of Superior Court Commissioner Patricia Starr as Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore for the period commencing July 11, 2011 through June 30, 2012. In order to obtain greater flexibility in the use of Court Commissioners, the Superior Court customarily has all Court Commissioners appointed as Superior Court Judges Pro Tempore so they may, on occasion, hear contested matters. This serves the interest of judicial economy and promotes sound caseflow management. Superior Court Commissioner Patricia Starr would serve as Pro Tempore without any additional compensation other than that to which entitled to as a Superior Court Commissioner. The appointment will be for the period commencing July 11, 2011 through June 30, 2012. (C-80-11-018-2-00)