Vacancy in Judgeship No. 2, Northwest Judicial District

[¶ 1] On August 26, 2016, Governor Jack Dalrymple notified the Supreme Court of the retirement of the Honorable David W. Nelson, Judge of the District Court, with chambers in Williston, Northwest Judicial District, effective December 31, 2016. Judge Nelson’s retirement creates 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 may, consistent with that…