2001-035i'
RESOLUTION NO. 01-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPOINTING THE
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the 1999 Texas Legislature adopted changes to various
provisions of Chapter 30 of the Government Code relating to municipal courts of
record, making it appropriate to revise Article II of Chapter 8 of the Code of
Ordinances, in order to comply with the changes adopted by the 1999 Texas
Legislature; and,
WHEREAS, the Municipal Court Judge shall supervise and control the
operation and clerical functions of the administrative department of the municipal
court, including the court's personnel, during the proceedings or docket of the
court; and,
WHEREAS, the municipal judge of the municipal court of record in the
City of Southlake must be a resident of the state; be a citizen of the United States;
be a licensed attorney in good standing; and have two or more years of experience
in the practice of law in this state; and,
WHEREAS, the term of an appointed municipal court judge in the City of
Southlake is two (2) years from the date of appointment and the City Council
shall set the salary which may not be diminished during the judge's term of office
and may not be based directly or indirectly on fines, fees, or costs collected from
the court; and,
THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct
and the City Council hereby incorporates said findings into the
body of this resolution as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. The term of Warren A. "Brad" Bradley has expired. Under this
resolution, the City Council appoints Carol W. Montgomery for a
period of two (2) years as Municipal Court Judge.
Section 3.- This resolution is effective upon passage by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17`h DAY OF JULY 2001.
ATTEST:
Sandra L. LeGi
City Secretary
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
BY:
Mayor Rick Stacy