A September public hearing is set in Wahoo to receive information on the qualifications of candidates seeking the seat of retired County Judge Patrick McDermott.
The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Judge in the 5th Judicial District will hold the meeting at the Saunders County Law Enforcement and Judicial Center on Sept. 12 at 1:30 p.m.
The public can attend and present information concerning candidates for the judicial opening.
The deadline to apply is Aug. 22.
The primary place of office for the judicial vacancy will be either Schuyler or Wahoo, but the district includes Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward and York counties.