In Re the Judicial Vacancy in District Judgeship No. 2

ORDER

[¶ 1] On January 13, 2004, Governor John Hoeven officially notified the Supreme Court that the Honorable Norman J. Backes, Judge of the District Court, with chambers in Fargo, East Central Judicial District, is resigning his position effective May 31, 2004. Judge Backes’ im pending resignation will create a vacancy under Section 27-05-02.1, N.D.C.C.

[¶ 2] Under Section 27-05-02.1, N.D.C.C., this Court is required to review vacancies that occur and determine, within 90 days of receiving notice of a vacancy, whether the office is necessary for effective judicial administration. This Court…