PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — The state’s Judicial Nominating Commission is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Nebraska Court of Appeals.

The commission is set to meet Nov. 9 in Papillion to hear the qualifications of candidates to fill the vacancy opened by the retirement of Judge John Irwin, effective on Nov. 1.

The public is welcome to attend the hearing and present information concerning candidates for the opening.

Those interested in applying for the position can obtain an application package online at http://supremecourt.ne.gov/5014/judicial-vacancies-and-judicial-nominating-commission-information .

Completed applications may be submitted electronically or by hard copy and must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 19.