TABLE1: SPENDINGPLAN COMPARISON(S) DESCRIPTION NO. 1 N0. 2 NO. 3 NO. 4 PERSONNEL $2,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $4,654,203.00 $5,109,493.54 ALLOTHERS $22,100,000.00 $23,000,000.00 $8,506,500.00 $8,051,209.46 TOTAL $24,100,000.00 $27,000,000.00 $13,160,703.00 $13,160,703.00 ARPA REPORT [JAN-MAR 2024] | 6 TABLE2. REPLENISHMENT LETTERSASOF 03/31/24 REPLENISHMENT NO. REQUEST DATE AMOUNT DATESUBMITTED TODOF REPLENISHED AMOUNT JUDARPA24-007 12/29/23 $20,060.69 01/04/24 $20,060.69 JUDARPA24-008 12/29/23 $11,485.29 01/04/24 $11,485.29 JUDARPA24-009 12/29/23 $8,184.60 01/10/24 $8,184.60 JUDARPA24-010 02/06/24 $930.00 02/07/24 $930.00 JUDARPA24-011 02/06/24 $1,160.54 02/07/24 $1,160.54 JUDARPA24-012 02/06/24 $250.00 02/07/24 $250.00 JUDARPA24-013 02/06/24 $200,000.00 02/07/24 $200,000.00 JUDARPA24-014 02/06/24 $21,549.00 02/07/24 $21,549.00 JUDARPA24-015 02/16/24 $21,727.04 02/20/24 $21,727.04 JUDARPA24-016 02/16/24 $760.00 02/20/24 $760.00 JUDARPA24-017 02/29/24 $56,250.00 03/01/24 $56,250.00 JUDARPA24-018 03/01/24 $300.00 03/01/24 $300.00 JUDARPA24-019 03/01/24 $2,165.85 03/04/24 $2,165.85 JUDARPA24-020 03/05/24 $228.00 03/26/24 $JUDARPA24-021 03/05/24 $25,058.09 03/26/24 $JUDARPA24-022 03/05/24 $56,066.19 03/26/24 $JUDARPA24-023 03/18/24 $232,450.43 03/27/24 $JUDARPA24-024 03/18/24 $57,075.24 03/22/24 $JUDARPA24-025 03/19/24 $37,500.54 03/22/24 $JUDARPA24-026 03/20/24 $5,567.23 03/22/24 $TOTAL $758,768.73 $344,823.01
Fromleft: Chief Justice AlexandroC. Castro,Governor Arnold I. Palacios, Justice PerryB. Inosand Justice John A. Manglona. (January23,2024)
Fromleft: Secretaryof Finance TracyB. Norita,Director of CourtsSonia A. Camacho,Budget and Finance Director John T. Villagomez,General Counsel Hyun Jae Lee,and Procurement Officer Christine D. Aninzo. (January24,2024)
DIGITAL WHITEBOARD SYSTEMS
ITB-2023-JUD-5/VSSBID NO. 42300027
Thisproject involvesthe purchase,delivery,assembly,and configuration of three Digital Whiteboard Systems.
CONSTRUCTION OF ARPA HALL/DATA CENTER
ITB-2024-JUD-2/VSSBID NO. 42400012
Thisproject isfor the construction of a new two-storynorth extension building housing the Data Center and Annex for Guma' Hustisia with the first floor having a square footage of 1,469 square feet and the second floor having a square footage of 2,105 square feet in accordance with the specificationsand drawings.Level 1 will be occupied by the Data Center vault,Information SystemsOffice with 10 workstations,restroom facilities,electrical room and outdoor generator.Level 2 will include the ARPAHall,, an open space for gatherings,trainings,and assembly,balcony,restroom facilities,kitchenette,and electrical closet.
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FEATUREI JuryTrial
Ajurytrial washeld at the Rota Centron Hustisia for Superior Court case number 23-0029-CRCNMI vs.Manuel A.Pinaula Jr.The Judge handling the case wasPresiding Judge Roberto C.Naraja. It wasa three daytrial from February 26,2024 to February 28, 2024.ARPAScanning ClerksMicca B.King and Elvira M.Quituguaassisted DeputyClerk II Rosie Jane T.Ada,DeputyClerk I Delia C. Barcinas,and Data SystemsAnalyst Mark G.Hidalgo in setting up the courtroom,juryselection day, and breakdown of gathering all jurytrial materials,and cleaning and restoring the courtroom and lobbyarea to it'soriginal layout.
FEATUREI JudgeLillianA.Tenorio
On November 22,2023, Governor Arnold I.Palaciosnominated DeputyAttorneyGeneral Lillian A.Tenorio to serve on the CNMI Superior Court.DeputyAttorneyGeneral Lillian A.Tenorio will succeed Associate Judge WesleyM.Bogdan who retired on December 15,2023.
On February 21,2024,the Senate unanimouslyconfirmed the nomination for DeputyAttorneyGeneral Lillian A.Tenorio to the Superior Court. Her honor wassworn in on February 20,2024.
FEATUREI Women'sHistoryMonth
International Women'sDay (IWD) commemoratesthe economic,political,cultural,and social accomplishmentsof women globally. Initiallyobserved on March 8,1911,IWDhassince become a worldwide celebration.Additionally,March isrecognized annually as Women'sHistoryMonth,dedicated to acknowledging and honoring the significant contributionsmade by women to society.
In celebration of Women'sHistory Month, the Judiciary,along with the U.SDistrict Court for the NMI,hosted a Konbetsasion at MarianasHigh School.Twentyfemale Judiciaryprofessionals shared their experience with the students.In a remarkable first, three women judgesfrom the NMI joined together on stage to talk about their pathsand provide guidance to young individualskeen on entering the field.The Konebetsasion panel consisted of Superior Court Associate JudgesTeresa K. Kim-Tenorio and Lillian A.Tenorio,and Chief Judge Ramona Manglona.
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Top photo: Women'sMonth KonbetsasionFiyong flyer.
Right photo: Panelistsare pictured alongside women of the Judiciaryand MHSinstructors following the conclusion of the Konbetsasion. (March 11,2024)
Judge Lillian A. Tenoriotakesher oath of office before Chief Justice AlexandroC. Castro,Presiding Judge RobertoC. Naraja,Lt. Governor David M. Apatang,and her family. (February 20,2024)
EDITORIAL BOARD
The January - March 2024 ARPA Report wasprepared byARPA-funded employees.In an effort to develop leadership skills, the editor-in-chief position isrotated among keyARPAstaff.The editor-in-chief isresponsible for report compilation,design, and meeting with Editorial Board staff.
ThisReport'sCo-editorsare ARPA Administrative Officer Roy V. Salas, Special Project and Infrastructure Coordinator Bryan S. Bocago, ARPA Scanning Clerk Micca B. King,and Client Services Navigator Jolyn P. Deleon Guerrero.
The editorial board also includesARPAAdministrator Martha M.Standish.The Office of the General Counsel and Director of Courtsprovide feedback and commentsduring the review period.The Budget and Finance Director confirmsthe financial portion of the report.The Human ResourcesOffice providesweekly updatesregarding Personnel.Information Systems Support Specialist Rogelio N.Francia also providesgraphicdesign.
DATE DESCRIPTION 02/26/24 Editorial Board Meeting 03/14/24 Editorial Board Meeting 04/02/24 Editorial Board Meeting 04/04/24 Editorial Board Meeting 04/08/24 Editorial Board Meeting 04/15/24 Editorial Board Meeting 04/16/24 Editorial Board Meeting ARPA REPORT [JAN-MAR 2024] | 43
TABLE29: EDITORIAL BOARD MEETINGS
