The Public Defender shall be selected by a three member committee, known as the Jackson County Public Defender Committee, who will recommend the person selected to the Jackson County Quorum Court for approval. In the event the Quorum Court does not approve the person selected, the Committee will make successive recommendations until the position is filled. The Jackson County Public Defender Committee shall consist of the duly elected and acting Circuit Judge serving Jackson County, the Jackson County Judge, and one attorney elected annually by the Jackson County Bar Association. The Bar Association member of the Committee will be an attorney engaged in the regular practice of law in the county. Once selected and approved by the Quorum Court the Public Defender shall serve for a period of two years. The Committee shall review all applicants and recommend the most qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religious background, or national origin.
(Ord. 1989-15, passed 9-11-89)