(KNZA)--The 2nd Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Jefferson County that will be created when District Magistrate Judge Dennis Reiling retires at the end of his term.

The 2nd Judicial District is composed of Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie, and Wabaunsee counties.

Justice Caleb Stegall, the Supreme Court departmental justice responsible for the 2nd Judicial District, said individuals can apply or be nominated, but nominations must come on a nomination form and include the nominee's signature.

Nominations forms are available from the District Court clerk offices in the 2nd Judicial District and must be submitted by noon, November 5th.

The nominating commission selects who is appointed to fill the district magistrate judge vacancy.

The commission will convene on November 20th at 9:00 in the morning at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Oskaloosa to interview nominees.