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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER A COURT COMMISSIONER NO. 2026-146 Pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Arizona, Art. 6, Sec. 24, A.R.S. §12-213, as amended, and Rule 96 of the Rules of the Arizona Supreme Court (RASC), IT IS ORDERED that Madison R. Best is hereby appointed as a Court Commissioner of the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County, effective October 26, 2026, on a full-time basis, with the working title of “Commissioner.” Madison R. Best shall serve one uninterrupted term of service, until retirement, resignation, or termination. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Madison R. Best shall have all such powers and duties pursuant to law which shall include, but not be limited to, those powers and duties prescribed by A.R.S. §12-213, as amended, and Rule 96, RASC, as amended. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Madison R. Best is assigned to hear any matter within the purview of this appointment pursuant to law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Madison R. Best shall receive compensation at an annual salary of ninety percent of the salary of a judge of the Superior Court, which currently calculates $180,000.00, pro-rated for the balance of calendar year 2026. This appointment is conditioned upon the agreement to serve only for the compensation received as a Court Commissioner while employed as a Commissioner by the Court, and to receive no additional compensation or benefit, fiscal or otherwise, when acting in the capacity of a Judge Pro Tempore. Dated this WA - > day of October, 2026. Hon. Pamela S. Gates Presiding Judge Original: Clerk of the Superior Court Copies: Hon. Danielle Viola, Associate Presiding Judge Hon. Madison R. Best, Commissioner Raymond L. Billotte, Judicial Branch Administrator Frances Dairman, Financial Operations Director Jennifer Fish, Human Resources Director