(A) The City Commission shall appoint at least one Special Magistrate to conduct hearings under this chapter and pursuant to the State Act.
(B) The qualifications and appointment of the Special Magistrate shall be as follows:
(1) The Special Magistrate shall be appointed by the City Commission and shall serve with compensation as established by the City Commission by resolution.
(2) The Special Magistrate must be both an attorney and a member of the Florida Bar for a minimum of five years.
(3) The Special Magistrate will be bound by the code of ethics of the Florida Bar as currently proscribed or as amended from time to time.
(C) Rules and regulations, consistent with the provisions of Florida Law, necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter may be adopted by resolution of the City Commission. (Ord. 1866, passed 1-11-17)