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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.