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§ 31.41 DUTIES.
   The Judge and Alternate Judge of the Municipal Court shall perform the duties as prescribed by the laws of the state. Clerical and administrative duties may also be performed by the Municipal Court Judge, however, imposition of such duties shall not necessarily be contingent upon the tenure of the Municipal Court Judge.
(1995 Code, § 8.202) (Ord. 99, passed 6-10-1993; Ord. 101394-1, passed 10-13-1994; Ord. 99, passed 11-10-1994)
§ 31.42 TERM, COMPENSATION AND BOND.
   The Judge and alternate judge shall be appointed for a term of office running concurrently with that of the Mayor. He or she shall receive such compensation as the City Council shall fix, and shall furnish surety bond as may be required by the City Council, the premium to be paid by the city. Should the person serving as Municipal Court Judge have additional clerical and administrative duties in addition to those duties required of the Municipal Court Judge, future employment of said person shall in no way be contingent upon or related to future appointment of such person as Municipal Court Judge. All rights, duties and responsibilities of such person shall continue in full force and effect regardless of his or her status as Municipal Court Judge.
(1995 Code, § 8.203) (Ord. 99, passed 6-10-1993; Ord. 101394-1, passed 10-13-1994; Ord. 99, passed 11-10-1994)
CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT
§ 31.55 APPOINTMENT; TERM OF OFFICE.
   There is hereby established the office of Municipal Court Clerk. Said Clerk shall be appointed by the City Council, and shall serve a term concurrent with that of the Municipal Judge.
(Ord. 731-95, passed 7-31-1994)
§ 31.56 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
   (A)   The Clerk of the Municipal Court shall have the powers and duties prescribed by the laws of the state and by this subchapter in transacting the business of the court.
   (B)   The Clerk shall keep minutes of the proceedings of the court, issue process and generally perform the duties for the Municipal Court that a County Clerk performs for a county court.
   (C)   The Clerk shall have authority to administer oaths and affidavits, make certificates, affix the seal of the court thereto and otherwise perform all acts necessary in issuing process of the court and conducting the business thereof.
   (D)   The Clerk shall be responsible for the proper administration of the affairs of the Municipal Court, and shall:
      (1)   Maintain and keep a record of the business of the court;
      (2)   Collect and account for all fines and court costs paid in all cases filed in the court;
      (3)   Maintain and keep a record of all bonds filed with the court; and
      (4)   Perform such duties as may from time to time be authorized, delegated or required of the Clerk by the City Council.
(Ord. 731-95, passed 7-31-1994)
§ 31.99 PENALTY.
   (A)   General. Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99.
   (B)   Sections 31.26 and 31.27. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity violating these sections shall be fined not more than the maximum amount permitted by state law, for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day of violation.