§ 1-7-4. Judge; appointment and qualifications.

The city municipal court shall be presided over by a judge, who shall be known as the "judge of the municipal court." Such judge shall be a licensed attorney in good standing in this state and a citizen of the United States and of this state. He need not be a resident of the City at the time of his appointment, but he shall maintain his residence in the City during his tenure of office. He shall devote his entire time to the duties of his office and shall not engage in the private practice of law while in office. He shall be appointed by the City Council and shall be paid a salary as determined by the City Council. The salary shall not be based on or in any way contingent on the fines, fees, or costs collected by the municipal court.

If more than one municipal court is established or created pursuant to V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 30.00601 et seq., a judge shall be appointed for each court by the City Council who shall have the same qualifications and hold office under the same conditions set forth in this Section. However, the City Council shall designate one judge to be the presiding judge.

(Ord. No. 6395, 5-22-1984)