Bar members have approximately three weeks to complete and return the Bar Survey. The results are tabulated and analyzed following the survey return deadline. The candidates are advised of the bar survey results and the report is made public. Applicant files are screened and applicants selected are advised of the time, date and place of their interviews. Interviews ordinarily are held within the next 30 days.
Council members vote immediately following the interviews.
The Governor and the candidates are immediately notified of the Council's vote and a press release is then issued. The following day, the names of nominees are formally submitted to the Governor, along with copies of nominees' applications and a copy of the Bar Survey. Letters of reference not solicited by the Council also may be sent to the Governor. The Governor then has up to 45 days to make an appointment from the list. Procedures on the Day of the Interview Prior to the Interview Interview times are scheduled as far in advance as possible.