LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman, the Judicial Nominating Commission for Court of Appeals Judge in the 4th Judicial District (consisting of portions of Douglas and Sarpy Counties) will hold a public hearing in the Sarpy County Boardroom, 1210 Golden Gate Drive (2nd floor, east side of Administration Wing) in Papillion, Nebraska, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. At the hearing, the Commission will receive information on the qualifications of candidates to fill the vacancy in the office of Court of Appeals Judge due to the retirement of Judge John F. Irwin effective November 1, 2016. The public is welcome to attend the hearing and present information concerning candidates for the judicial opening. Persons, if any, wishing to publicly comment favorably on qualifications should attempt to coordinate with the candidates. Public comments, if any, in opposition to candidates will be received at the hearing. Individuals interested in applying for the position can obtain a Judicial Vacancy Application package from the Nebraska Judicial Branch website at http://supremecourt.ne.gov/5014/judicial-vacancies-and-judicial-nominati.... Completed applications may be submitted electronically or by hard copy and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2016. A listing of the members of the Judicial Nominating Commission can be found on the Nebraska Judicial Branch website at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/2588/court-appeals-fourth-district For special accommodations relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (402) 471-3730. For persons with hearing impairments, please call the Nebraska Relay System, 7-1-1. AA/EOE.