(Annapolis, MD - August 3, 2005) Clerks and Chief Deputy Clerks across the state have elected Dennis Weaver, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County, to a two-year term as Chair of the Conference of Circuit Court Clerks.

The Conference offers advice to Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Robert M. Bell and the Administrative Office of Courts (AOC). The Conference focuses on technology, personnel policies, records management, legislation, employee professional development, and other issues affecting the operations of the offices of the circuit court clerks.

“I’m honored to again be chosen by my colleagues to lead this important group,” said Weaver, who is serving his fifth term as Clerk for the Circuit Court for Washington County. “Clerks’ offices have made a lot of progress in the last eight years through this vehicle, and we appreciate the opportunity for input Chief Judge Bell has given us.”

Weaver has served on the 11-member Conference and many of its committees since its inception, and previously served as Chair in 1998 and 1999. As Conference Chair, Weaver sits on the Maryland Judicial Council, which is chaired by Chief Judge Bell and includes leaders of each of Maryland's court levels, both judges and staff.

For more information, please contact the Court Information Office at 410-260-1488.