(A) The Town Council, upon the effective date of this chapter, directs that the newly created office of Town Judge for the Town Court be filled when said office is placed on the ballot for the municipal election to be held November 6, 2007 and thereafter in accordance with the Indiana Code.
(B) A candidate for Town Judge shall be a resident of the Town of Fortville and registered to vote in Hancock County, Indiana pursuant to I.C. 3-8-1-1.5.
(C) The Town Judge may employ such persons to work for the Town Court as are approved in advance by the Town Council and funds appropriated to pay their salaries and any applicable benefits.
(D) The Town Judge, upon appointment as provided for herein, and any successory, shall receive an annual salary to be established by the Town Council, payable in 12 equal monthly payments. The salary shall not commence until the Town Court is functional and operating and may be changed by the Town Council at their discretion, but no more frequently than annually.
(Ord. 2006-11A, passed - -06)