; (II) evaluate local conditions in each geographical location, including the proximity to populations to be served, the quality and availability of infrastructure to support transportation and communication, and the availability of legal services for indigent and non-English speaking individuals; (III) consider proximity and access to judicial and Department of Homeland Security facilities; and (IV) consider the allocation of immigration trial courts and judges among existing geographical areas and whether the administration of justice would be better served by the presence of immigration trial courts and judges in new or different areas. (ii) Publication of survey results The administrative council shall publish the results of the survey described in subparagraph (A). (iii) Notice of vacancies The administrative council shall publish notice of any immigration judge vacancies or new staff positions. (C) Merit selection panel (i) Appointment of immigration judges The administrative council shall establish a merit selection panel to assist in identifying and recommending individuals who are best qualified to serve as immigration judges, consistent with subsections (a), (b), and (c) of section 602. (ii) Composition The panel described in paragraph (1) shall consist of qualified individuals with experience in a diverse range of settings, including academia, nongovernmental organizations, private immigration practice, and government service. 602. Immigration appeals judges and trial judges (a) Qualifications of immigration judges Each immigration judge shall— (1) be a member in good standing of the bar of a Federal court or the highest court of a State, or any combination thereof, for not less than 10 years; (2) possess, and have a reputation for, integrity and good character; (3) possess and have demonstrated a commitment to equal justice under the law