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18. APPOINTMENT OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE PRO TEMPORE The Superior Court respectfully requests the Board of Supervisors approve the appointment of Superior Court Commissioner Utiki Y. Spurling as Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore for the period commencing March 4, 2013 through June 30, 2013. The Superior Court respectfully requests the Board of Supervisors to approve the appointment of Superior Court Commissioner Utiki Y. Spurling as Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore, in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-141. 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 Utiki Y. Spurling 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 March 4, 2013 through June 30, 2013. (C-80-13-015-2-00)