Madam Chair and esteemed Legislators,

In accordance with the Judicial Act, the Cabinet is pleased to nominate Nat to serve as an Associate Justice on the High Court.^[1]

Cabinet is most thankful for the three applicants who put themselves forward for consideration. All were exceptionally strong candidates who would no doubt be well placed on the bench. At this time, however, we believe Nat to be the suitable nominee due to their passion for the affairs of the Court as well as their strong argumentative abilities. While Cabinet has decided to proceed with Nat, we do so with the knowledge that should the need once more arise, we will have two qualified individuals ready and willing to serve our region.

Although he may lack government experience, Nat is nevertheless well-versed in our laws and procedures and has over the course of his time in the South Pacific, developed an exceptional reputation for his ability to present carefully reasoned arguments before the Court. We believe Nat will be a strong addition to the bench and as such, we respectfully nominate him for the consideration and approval of this Assembly.

For the convenience of this body, we are attaching to this nomination a copy of his responses to the Judicial Selection Survey as well as the Court's opinion on the nominee. Alternatively, a Google Doc version is available here.

  Nat — Judicial Selection Process.pdf (Size: 289.2 KB / Downloads: 38)

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[1] Judicial Act, Article 1. The High Court, Clause 5, stipulates: 'To appoint an Associate Justice, the Cabinet will consult with the High Court and present a willing and eligible individual to the Assembly for an approval vote.'