(a) The Municipal Judge shall have power to enforce obedience to all orders, writs, rules and judgments made by him or her, and may fine or imprison or both for contempt, in the same manner and to the same extent as the District Court. The Municipal Judge will not be required to give bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties, and he or she shall hold court as necessary Monday through Saturday of each week. The jurisdiction of the Judge and Court shall be co-extensive with the boundaries of the city as provided by the laws of the state.
(b) The Municipal Judge shall receive compensation for his or her services a fee not to exceed $125 per hour with a one hour minimum per court session of the Municipal Court of the city, regardless of the disposition of the case.
(Ord. 657, passed 1-1-2002)