(A) The Town Magistrate Court shall have a Town Magistrate, such Associate Magistrates and/or Judges Pro Tempore, and other Court staff as may be necessary.
(`82 Code, § 5-2-1) (Am. Ord. 241, passed 5-13-85; Am. Ord. 613, passed 7-11-02; Am. Ord. 802, passed 3-17-11)
(B) The Town Magistrate, and any Associate Magistrates or Judges Pro Tempore shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the powers and duties described in this Chapter.
(C) The Mayor and Common Council shall appoint a Town Magistrate for a term of two years. During such term, the Town Magistrate may only be removed for cause.
(D) The Town Magistrate may appoint one or more Associate Magistrates for a term of two years. During such terms, Associate Magistrates may only be removed for cause.
(E) Court staff shall be appointed by the Town Magistrate and shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Magistrate.
(F) The Town Magistrate may utilize Judges Pro Tempore who are judges, magistrates, or judges pro tempore of any other court in this state.
(G) The Mayor and Common Council shall from time to time fix the amount and manner of payment for the compensation of the Town Magistrate and Associate Magistrates. Judges Pro Tempore shall be compensated at the same rate and in the same manner as judges pro tempore of the Payson Regional Justice Court.
(`82 Code, § 5-2-2) (Am. Ord. 613, passed 7-11-02; Am. Res. 2358, passed 4-3-08; Am. Ord. 732, passed 4-3-08; Am. Ord. 802, passed 3-17-11; Am. Res. 2705, passed 3-21-13; Am. Ord. 828, passed 3-21-13)