Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced details on the application process for the position of Chief Administrative Law Judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings. The opening occurred as a result of the resignation of Ken Nickolai to accept an appointment to the Public Utilities Commission.

Licensed attorneys in good standing interested in applying for the position should submit a letter of interest, a current résumé, and references to:

John Hultquist, Judicial Appointments Coordinator

Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty

130 State Capitol

75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155

FAX: 651-296-0056

EMAIL: john.hultquist@state.mn.us

The deadline for receipt of all materials, including any letters of recommendation submitted on behalf of a candidate, is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2003.

The Office of Administrative Hearings conducts administrative law hearings for most state agencies and many local governments, as well as all hearings on workers' compensation benefit claims. The office also exercises general supervision over state agency rulemaking.

The Chief Administrative Law Judge must be learned in the law and is appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Chief Judge appoints other administrative law judges and compensation judges as necessary to fulfill the duties of the office. The full-time, paid position is for a six-year term that expires on June 30, 2010. The salary is $113,435 annually.