NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A vacancy on the Tennessee Judicial Nominating Commission has drawn applications from 17 people.
The vacancy was created by the resignation of Chairman David Bautista.
The commission reviews and recommends applicants for vacancies on the state appellate and trial courts for the governor’s consideration.
Members of the public have until Feb. 24 to comment on the applicants. The applications are posted at www.tncourts.gov.
House Speaker Kent Williams, who appointed Bautista, will select an applicant to fill the vacancy. The new commissioner will serve out the remainder of Bautista’s term, which expires June 30, 2015.