A. Presiding Officer Of Court; Appointment And Term: The town magistrate shall be the presiding officer of the magistrate's court and shall be appointed by the council. A magistrate shall serve for a term of two (2) years with the beginning and end of the term to be specified at the time of appointment 1 .
B. Removal From Office: During such term, a magistrate may be removed only for cause. (1988 Code §§ 3-2-6, 5-2-1)
C. Powers And Duties:
1. The town magistrate shall perform those functions necessary to the maintenance of the magistrate's court as provided by state statute. (1988 Code § 3-2-6)
2. The powers and duties of the magistrate shall include:
a. The powers and duties set forth and conferred upon him under the provisions of the state constitution and statutes, this code and the ordinances and resolutions of the town.
b. The keeping of a docket in which shall be entered each action and the proceedings of the court therein.
c. The responsibility for fixing and receiving all bonds and bails and receiving all fines, penalties, fees and other monies as provided by law.
d. Payment of all fees, fines, penalties and other monies collected by the court to the treasurer.
e. Submitting a report as required by the council summarizing court activities.
f. Preparation of a schedule of traffic violations not involving the death of a person, listing specific bail for each violation. (1988 Code § 5-2-3)
g. Appointing one or more pro tem town magistrates pursuant to subsection 1-8-3B of this chapter. (Ord. 01-2014, 5-6-2014)
Notes
| 1 | 2. See also subsection 1-7-1A of this title. |