Item B: Judicial Evaluation Committee Report

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4. John Kilcullen: Local defense attorney with experience in municipal court, and service as an associate municipal court judge until 2005 5. Kip Leonard: Judge in Lane County Circuit Court 6. Carmen Urbina: Current Chair of the Eugene Human Rights Commission. The Judicial Evaluation Committee conducted a survey of defense attorneys, prosecutors, interpreters and advocates, police traffic officers, other judges and court staff. The compiled survey responses are included in the attached report and show that these stakeholders strongly agree or agree that Judge Allen continues to meet performance standards in the six categories assessed. In addition, the committee reviewed court performance data, defendant survey responses, complaints filed, and had a discussion with Judge Allen about court issues and accomplishments since 2002. A summary of their findings is included in the attached report. Judge Allen’s four-year contract expires June 30, 2006. A public hearing is scheduled for the City Council meeting immediately following this work session. Another work session is scheduled June 14 for the council to discuss the evaluation report findings and public hearing comments with Judge Allen. At the June 26 City Council meeting, an action item is scheduled for the council to consider reappointment of Judge Allen or to direct staff to begin a recruitment process for a new Presiding Judge. COUNCIL OPTIONS The council has the option to accept or not accept the 2006 Judicial Evaluation Committee’s report. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the council accept the 2006 Judicial Evaluation Committee’s report on Judge Wayne Allen’s performance. SUGGESTED MOTION No motion is required for this item. ATTACHMENTS A. 2006 Judicial Evaluation Report FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Marilyn Nelson Telephone: 682-5580 Staff E-Mail: Marilyn.D.Nelson@ci.eugene.or.us L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M060522\S060522B.doc