§ 2.16.030. Temporary substitute for judge—Eligibility, appointment and compensation.  


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  • In the event of the temporary incapacity or temporary absence of the duly elected municipal judge, the mayor of the city is authorized and empowered to nominate and appoint any registered voter of the city to sit for the municipal judge during his temporary absence or incapacity. If the temporary substitute continues to serve at the time of the next regularly scheduled commission meeting after the appointment by the mayor, the city commission shall review the appointment and either confirm or terminate the appointment. If terminated, the commission shall appoint a registered voter to fill the capacity during the temporary absence or incapacity of the municipal judge. The order of appointment shall be filed with the city clerk. The temporary municipal judge shall receive compensation at an hourly rate determined by the city commission for those hours actually performed as temporary municipal judge.

(Ord. 1484-95 § 2(part), 1995: Ord. 1456-94 § 2(B), 1994).