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APPOINTMENT TO PANEL OF CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEES

Release Date: 
April 12, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE

          The United States Trustee seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment to the panel of trustees who administer cases filed under chapter 7 of title 11 of the United States Code (Bankruptcy Code). The appointment is for cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut in the Bridgeport/Hartford/New Haven Divisions. Chapter 7 trustees receive compensation and reimbursement for expenses, in each case in which they serve, pursuant to court order under 11 U.S.C. §326 and §330.

          The minimum qualifications for appointment are set forth in 28 C.F.R. § 58.3. To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must possess strong administrative, financial and interpersonal skills. Fiduciary and bankruptcy experience is desirable but not mandatory.

          A successful applicant will be required to undergo a background check, and must qualify to be bonded. Although chapter 7 trustees are not federal employees, appointments are made consistent with federal Equal Opportunity policies, which prohibit discrimination in employment.

          All resumes should be received on or before May 17, 2019.

          Forward resumes to:

Kim McCabe, Assistant U.S. Trustee
Office of the United States Trustee
150 Court Street, Suite 302
New Haven, CT 06510