[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two new vacancies occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These vacancies occurred upon the retirements of the Honorable Kevin S. Burke and the Honorable Mary R. Vasaly. These seats are chambered in Minneapolis in Hennepin County.

The application process is now open for these vacancies. The Commission is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals to serve on the bench and offer their talents to Minnesota’s judicial system. Per statute, the Commission will consider the following qualifications for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The Commission is seeking applicants who reflect Minnesota’s full diversity.

Individuals wishing to apply may request an application and application instructions by contacting the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor via e-mail at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us . Only one application is required to apply for both vacancies. Application materials are due by close of business on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 and should be addressed to the Chair of the Commission, Ms. Erin Sindberg Porter. The Commission expects to hold interviews in mid-January 2021.

For inquiries concerning the application process, please contact the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us .

For more information about the judicial selection process, please visit our website: https://mn.gov/governor/administration/judicialappointments/