Willoughby City Council and the Lower North Shore branch of the NSW Justices Association are working together to establish two new desks at Artarmon and West Chatswood Libraries as the NSW Justices Association calls for more volunteers to meet community demand.
Willoughby City Council Mayor Tanya Taylor welcomed the initiative and the support of the Association in staffing the desks on a regular basis.
"The demand for JP services remains high with principal requirements being for certifying documents, witnessing Statutory Declarations and Affidavits.
"These two desks will make it easier for our residents to access a JP in addition to pre-existing desks at Chatswood and Northbridge Library," Mayor Taylor said.
The President of the Lower North Shore Branch of the NSW Justices Association, Mr David Perabo, has called for more JPs to volunteer for service at the new locations.
"The Branch already provides JPs for four other desks on the Lower North Shore and, at times, replacing an absent JP at short notice can be difficult.
"We know there are JPs in the area who are currently not on any roster but who may be able to spare an hour a week or even an hour a month to help provide these services.
"Moreover, the Lower North Shore needs more JPs and we welcome inquiries from those keen to provide a volunteer service that is widely appreciated by the general community.
"Once sworn, the Association provides support and training to ensure new JPs are confident and competent in the services being provided," Mr Perabo added.
JPs will staff the new desks weekly on
- Tuesdays at West Chatswood Library, commencing 3 May, 3.30-4.30 pm
- Thursdays at Artarmon Library, from 5 May, 6-7pm
If you would like to volunteer, please contact;
- Geoff West on 0400 131 774 for West Chatswood
- Franklin Cowell on 0402 097 619 for Artarmon
Photo caption: Artarmon Library (pictured) and West Chatswood Library will benefit from more JP Services
