Applications to fill Third Circuit seat now being accepted

CHARLESTON -- The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is now accepting applications for the vacancy on the Third Judicial Circuit serving Ritchie, Doddridge and Pleasants counties.

The deadline to submit applications is Oct. 25, and the deadline for submitting letters of recommendation is Nov. 15.

The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission will conduct interviews of candidates on Nov. 16, at the Capitol complex in Charleston. Each candidate selected for an interview will be notified in writing.

The application form and instructions for submitting an application can be found at www.wvgov.org/sec.aspx?id=116.

For more information, contact Meredith George at 304-558-2000. Applications should be sent to: Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission, c/o Jonathan Deem, General Counsel, Office of the Governor, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, W.Va., 25305.

Applications and letters of recommendation will not be considered if received after deadline dates.