§ 4.03. Municipal court.

(1)

The City Council shall establish and cause to be maintained a Municipal Court. The Court shall have all the powers and duties as are now, or as may be, prescribed by the laws of the State of Texas.

(2)

The City Council shall appoint, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting membership of the City Council, such Municipal Judges of the Municipal Court, as may be necessary, all of whom shall be competent, duly qualified attorneys licensed and practicing for at least two (2) years in the State of Texas. In the event a duly qualified attorney is not available, the City Council shall then select a qualified person to be the Municipal Judge. The Municipal Judge(s) of the Municipal Court(s) shall be appointed to a term of two (2) years which shall coincide with the terms of the Mayor and may be appointed to additional consecutive terms upon completion of his/her/their term(s) of office. The appointment of the Municipal Judge(s) may be terminated at any time by the affirmative vote of a three fourths majority of the City Council, after due notice and a public hearing. The Municipal Judge(s) shall receive compensation as may be determined by the City Council.

(3)

All special expenses and fines imposed by the Municipal Court(s) shall be paid into the City Treasury for the use and benefit of the City, as may be consistent with present and future laws.

(Ord. No. 1080, Meas. 14—16, 12-10-2013/Election 11-5-2013)