(a) The position of Magistrate of the Mayor's Court is hereby established as an independent contractor.
(b) The position of Magistrate shall be appointed by the Mayor and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor, pursuant to Ohio R.C. 1905.02.
(c) The Magistrate shall receive annual compensation to be negotiated between the parties, to be prorated and paid in equal monthly increments.
(d) The Magistrate shall be considered an independent contractor and therefore shall not be paid any benefits and shall not be subject to Ohio Public Employees Retirement System withholding requirements.
(e) The Magistrate shall be required to attend and conduct all court sessions, pursuant to Ohio R.C. 1905.02, and in his absence shall appoint a substitute Magistrate whose qualifications make him or her eligible to conduct court.
(f) The Mayor, on behalf of the City of Trenton, and the Magistrate may enter into a contract for his or her services.
(g) The Magistrate may set court hours, subject to the approval of the Mayor and the City Manager.
(Ord. 09-2012. Passed 5-3-12.)