Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions:
Larry Robinson and Mary Michael Corbett have been appointed to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Kentucky.
- Larry Robinson, of Cold Spring, is a retired IT consultant. Mr. Robinson shall serve for a term expiring January 1, 2020.
- Mary Michael Corbett, of Louisville, is a public affairs and business development strategist. Ms. Corbett shall serve for a term expiring January 1, 2020.
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Kentucky is composed of seven members.
The Commission includes the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who serves as the Chair; two members of the Ky. Bar Association, elected by their fellow members; and four members appointed by the Governor from among persons not members of the of the Ky. Bar Assoc. The Commission shall also include two members of each political party.
When a judicial vacancy occurs, the Executive Secretary of the Judicial Nominating Commission sends a notice of vacancy to all attorneys in the judicial circuit or district affected. Attorneys can recommend someone or nominate themselves.
Once nominations are made, individuals interested in the position return a questionnaire to the Office of the Chief Justice. The Chief Justice then meets with the Judicial Nominating Commission to choose three nominees.
Once the Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the names of the three finalists to be sent to the governor for selection, the Judicial Branch makes the names available to the public and the media. The credentials of these three nominees are sent to the Governor for review.
Commonwealth of Kentucky Governor’s Office