After going through all the processes and form-filling and background checks (and a little speed-bump) he finally got notification that he had been accepted! Woohoo-a JP in the family-very proud of him.
His appointment was signed on the 12 November 2014, exactly 200 years to the day after the first JP was appointed in NZ. That is pretty cool!!
A few days later we got notification of his swearing in ceremony to be held in the District Court rooms in Tokoroa. We invited his parents and asked the girls if they would like to attend. Unfortunately as it was nearing the end of the school year both Caity and Briar had prior commitments but Olivia represented her sisters beautifully. I got a couple of hours of work and we all traipsed into the courtroom to see Jeff sworn in.
There were declarations to be made...
...and papers to sign.
The judge was from Rotorua and gave a speech about the history of JPs in NZ and the responsibility that goes with the position.
The family photo...
...we are so proud of you, Jeff!
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