HONOLULU – The Hawaii Supreme Court is seeking nominations or applications for one unpaid position on the six-member Hawaii Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters. The member selected must be an “official reporter,” i.e., a court employed, certified shorthand reporter. This member shall fill the remainder of a term expiring on October 31, 2016.

The Board examines applicants for certification as Hawaii certified shorthand reporters and proposes rules and regulations for testing, licensing, and supervision of certified shorthand reporters; for standards governing conduct of Hawaii certified shorthand reporters; and for discipline, censure, suspension or revocation of certification. Members serve staggered three-year terms.

Applications or nominations must be submitted by Friday, July 24, 2015, to the Judiciary Public Affairs Office, by mail to 417 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, by facsimile to 539-4801, or by e-mail to pao@courts.hawaii.gov.

Applications or nominations must include, at minimum:

1. A brief biography or resume of the applicant or nominee, including the applicant or nominee’s current employment
2. At least two references
3. If a nominee, an agreement to be a nominee.

The names of all applicants or nominees will be made public in an announcement seeking comments about them. After comments are received, the Supreme Court will select the individual to fill the vacancy.