In Re the Judicial Vacancy in District Judgeship No. 1

ORDER

[¶ 1] On November 10, 2003, the Honorable Bruce E. Bohlman, Judge of the District Court, with chambers in Grand Forks, Northeast Central Judicial District, notified the Supreme Court of his intention not to seek reelection when his term ends December 31,2004. Under Section 27-05-02.1(4) a vacancy is created.

[¶ 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 determination,…