1272 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 1272
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS APPOINTING
KARA CARRERAS AS ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL
COURT OF RECORD IN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL JUDGE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake is a home rule city acting under its charter
adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and
Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted regulations governing its municipal court
of record in Article II of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Southlake,
Texas, as amended; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code relating to municipal
courts of record provides that the associate judge of the municipal court of record shall
be appointed by the City Council by ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
In accordance with the Code of Ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, as
amended, Kara Carreras is hereby appointed as Associate Municipal Judge of the
municipal court of record in the City of Southlake, Texas, for a term of two (2)years, which
will expire on April 30, 2025.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an employment agreement with the
Associate Municipal Judge to establish compensation and benefits.
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