IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN RE: DESIGNATION OF : No. 388 ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OF THE CIVIL DIVISION OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS JUDICIAL COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY CLASSIFICATION COUNTY, FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

ORDER

PER CURIAM Whereas, Judge Christine A. Ward, has honorably served as Administrative Judge of the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Fifth Judicial District since November 1, 2017; and Whereas, Judge Ward has decided to step down as Administrative Judge.

AND NOW, this 211 day of August, 2024, it is hereby ORDERED as follows: This Court's Order of October 20, 2017, designating the Honorable Christine A.

Ward as Administrative Judge of the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Fifth Judicial District, is vacated, effective December 16, 2024.

In accord with Pa.R.J.A. No.706(d), the Honorable Alan D. Hertzberg is appointed Administrative Judge of the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Fifth Judicial District, to serve for aterm of three years or at the pleasure of this Court until such time as this Court by subsequent order appoints a new administrative judge. This appointment shall take effect on December 16, 2024.