There shall be a Clerk of the Police Court, who shall be employed as a civilian employee by the City Manager, as provided for by the provisions for employment in the Charter. He shall have the authority, under the laws of the state, to administer oaths and shall issue and sign all summonses, processes and other documents required by law or by order of the Police Court, which do not require the Police Judge's signature. He shall collect all fines, fees and forfeitures imposed by the Police Court or by ordinance, and transmit the same daily to the City Financial Director, properly authenticated.
('71 Code, § 171.07)