A. There shall be one full time elected municipal court judge. The judge's term commences on the first Monday in January following the election. The judge shall hold office for the term of four (4) years and until a successor is elected and qualified.
B. The elected municipal court judge may, with the approval of the city council, appoint a part time assistant judge, who must have the same qualifications as judge pro tempore, to serve during the elected judge's term of office. An order by a part time assistant judge has the same force and effect as an order of a municipal court judge. (Ord. 09-06, 5-4-2009)