REBECCA WHITE BERCH, Chief Justice.
Pursuant to Article VI, § 11 of the Arizona Constitution, the Arizona Supreme Court appoints the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in each county. The Honorable Andrew W. Gould, who currently serves as the Presiding Judge in Yuma County, has been appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals. In order to allow for an orderly transition, Judge Gould has announced his resignation as Presiding Judge effective December 4, 2011. After due consideration,
IT IS ORDERED that the Honorable John N. Nelson is appointed as Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Yuma County effective December 5, 2011. Judge Nelson shall serve at the pleasure of the Supreme Court through December 31, 2013.
Dated this 10th day of November, 2011.