(A) The judge may adopt rules for conducting the business of the court and has all power incident to a court of record in relation to the attendance of witnesses, the punishment of contempts, the enforcement of its orders, and the issuing of commissions for taking depositions in cases pending in the court. The judge may administer oaths and give all necessary certificates for the authentication of the records and proceedings.
(B) If the judge is temporarily absent or unable to act, he shall appoint a reputable practicing attorney to preside in his absence. The special judge has all the powers and rights, and shall perform all the duties, of the judge of the court as fully as the regular judge appointing him.
(`92 Code, § 3-28) (Ord. 89-13, passed 6-27-89)