(A) The Court shall be presided over by one or more full-time or part-time Judges at the discretion of Council. The Municipal Court Judge or Judges shall be appointed for a term of two years. All terms hereunder shall, however, continue until a successor is appointed, approved, and sworn by Town Council. The Mayor and Council shall act promptly after the expiration of a term to make appointments and swear in Judges as soon as may reasonably be accomplished.
(B) In the event a Judge does not complete his or her term, Council may appoint a new Judge to fill the unexpired term. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with S.C. Code § 14-25-25.
(C) The compensation of the Municipal Judge shall be as from time to time may be determined by Council.
('81 Code, § 35.02) (Am. Ord. passed 7-7-86; Am. Ord. 94040, passed 9-22-94; Am. Ord. 96041, passed 9-20-96; Am. Ord. 01038, passed 6-25-01; Am. Ord. 04042, passed 8-10-04; Am. Ord. 10050, passed 10-12-10)