Florida Bar President Eugene K. Pettis appointed a10-member task force to focus on increasing diversity among judges and on judicial nominating commissions.
Pettis has expressed serious concerns about declining diversity on the bench and JNCs and wants to enhance diversity.
The task force will determine why diverse candidates are not seeking appointment to the JNCs or for judgeships, according to a written statement.
Pettis cited reasons for his concern. For instance, the number of African Americans…
Florida Bar President Eugene K. Pettis appointed a10-member task force to focus on increasing diversity among judges and on judicial nominating commissions.
Pettis has expressed serious concerns about declining diversity on the bench and JNCs and wants to enhance diversity.
The task force will determine why diverse candidates are not seeking appointment to the JNCs or for judgeships, according to a written statement.
Pettis cited reasons for his concern. For instance, the number of African Americans…