§ 10-1. Appointment of Municipal Judge, Municipal Court Prosecutor.

(a)

The City Council shall appoint a Municipal Judge who shall be the presiding officer of the Municipal Court. The Municipal Judge shall be licensed to practice law in the State and shall be a member in good standing of the State Bar. The Municipal Judge shall serve for a term of office of two years and shall receive compensation as determined by the City Council.

(b)

The City Council shall appoint one person meeting the qualifications of the Municipal Judge to sit for the regular Municipal Judge when said Judge is temporarily unable to act. While sitting for the regular Judge, the appointee shall have all powers and duties of the office and shall be entitled to compensation as set by the City Council. The appointment shall be effective for a term of two years.

(c)

It shall be the responsibility of the Municipal Judge and the appointed alternate to successfully complete all continuing judicial education required by Tex. Government Code ch. 29 or other applicable State law. Failure to comply with these requirements shall constitute cause for removal from office. The costs of such education, including tuition and reasonable travel expenses, shall be borne by the City.

(d)

The City Council shall appoint a Municipal Court Prosecutor and alternate Municipal Court Prosecutor. The Municipal Court Prosecutor or his alternate shall conduct all prosecution in the Municipal Court on behalf of the City. Each shall be licensed to practice law in the State and a member in good standing of the State Bar. The Prosecutor and alternate Prosecutor shall be appointed for an indefinite term to serve at the pleasure of the City Council and shall receive compensation as the City Council may determine.

(Ord. No. 105, 6-2-1986)