EXECUTIVE ORDER, 2007-03 (R.I. 7-13-2007)

Whereas the General Assembly has enacted an amendment to G.L. 1956 § 8-8.2-1(a) which requires the Chief Justice to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Chief Magistrate of the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal to be the administrative head, and

Whereas, the General Assembly is not in session and the appointment of an interim Chief Magistrate is necessary to ensure continued administrative supervision of the Traffic Tribunal during the selection and appointment process.

Now therefore, pursuant to the powers invested in me pursuant to §§ 8-8.2-1(a) and 8-15-2 of the General Laws, I do hereby appoint Traffic Tribunal Judge Edward C. Parker to serve as interim Chief Magistrate of the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, effective August 1, 2007, until such time as a successor is appointed and qualified.

Entered as an Order of this Court this 13th day of July, 2007.