<P> To fill a vacant position , the Governor must first submit a candidate 's name to the Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation of the State Bar of California , which prepares and returns a thorough , confidential evaluation of the candidate . Next , the Governor officially nominates the candidate , who must then be evaluated by the Commission on Judicial Appointments , which consists of the Chief Justice of California , the Attorney General of California , and a senior presiding justice of the California Courts of Appeal . The Commission holds a public hearing and if satisfied with the nominee 's qualifications , confirms the nomination . The nominee can then immediately fill an existing vacancy , or replace a departing justice at the beginning of the next judicial term . </P>
<P> To fill a vacant position , the Governor must first submit a candidate 's name to the Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation of the State Bar of California , which prepares and returns a thorough , confidential evaluation of the candidate . Next , the Governor officially nominates the candidate , who must then be evaluated by the Commission on Judicial Appointments , which consists of the Chief Justice of California , the Attorney General of California , and a senior presiding justice of the California Courts of Appeal . The Commission holds a public hearing and if satisfied with the nominee 's qualifications , confirms the nomination . The nominee can then immediately fill an existing vacancy , or replace a departing justice at the beginning of the next judicial term . </P>
who can appoint individuals to fill vacancies on california courts
who can appoint individuals to fill vacancies on california courts
the Governor
the Governor