What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Judge position at Mescalero Apache Tribe?
GENERAL DEFINITION:
Per Article XXVI – Part III the Judiciary shall consist of two associate judges to assist the Chief Judge in hearing all matters before the court. The Associate Judge must qualify per Section 4 of Article XXVI so that they can responsibly carry out all duties of an associate judge to fairly and impartially hear and decide all matters assigned by the chief judge. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Judge.