News Wednesday, November 13, 2013
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New JP sworn in Westerfield farmer Alistair Morrison (right) is the latest recruit to the Ashburton Justice of the Peace Association. Mr Morrison was sworn in at a special sitting of the Ashburton District Court by Judge Joanna Maze on Monday, becoming the 62nd JP currently serving the district. The ceremony was attended by family members, and a number of JPs. President of Ashburton association Don Smyth welcomed Mr Morrison to the fold, and spoke of his involvement with the community over many years. Mr Morrison has a long association with rugby and the development of irrigation in Mid Canterbury. He was elected chairman of the Valetta Irrigation Cooperative Society board in 2003, and retained the position in a paid capacity when the society became a company in 2011. Mr Morrison has also served on the Mayfield Memorial Hall and Reserve Board. “He will be a welcome asset to our volunteer JP Service in Ashburton,” Mr Smyth said. Within the ranks of the Ashburton association, six JPs perform judicial services, sitting in court to hear minor traffic charges, liquor prosecutions, and bail and remand hearings. Another six can issue warrants to the police and other agencies as required for search or surveillance exercises and the rest witness documents and perform ministerial work within the community. PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 111113-TM-042
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