(a) Municipal Court. There shall be a Municipal Court vested with jurisdiction of all cases arising under the ordinances of the Town and as may be otherwise conferred by statute or ordinance.
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(b) Municipal Judges. The Municipal Court shall be presided over and its functions exercised by a Judge or Judges appointed by the Board for a specified term of not less than one year. The Board may reappoint the Municipal Judges for a subsequent term or terms, except that the initial appointment may be for a term of office which expires on the date of the organizational meeting of the Board after the next general election. Any vacancy in the Office of a Municipal Judge shall be filled by appointment by the Board for the remainder of the unexpired term. The Board shall designate a presiding Municipal Judge who shall serve in such capacity during the term for which appointed.
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(c) Qualifications. All Municipal Judges shall be attorneys admitted to practice in Colorado.
(d) Compensation. All Municipal Judges shall receive a salary or compensation set by the Board.
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(e) Removal. During their term the Municipal Judge may be removed from office only for cause. The following, without limitation, shall constitute cause for removal:
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(1) Conviction of a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude;
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(2) A disability which interferes with the performance of their duties and which is, or is likely to become, of a permanent character;
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(3) Willful or persistent failure to perform the duties of the office.
(f) Staff. The Board shall determine by ordinance the organization and staffing of the Municipal Court.
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