Item 6BOrdinance No. 909
Appoint a Municipal Judge
Authorize Agreement
Southlake City Charter
Section 5.02
“The City Council Shall by ordinance appoint one or more judges of the Municipal Court.”
Qualifications
Licensed attorney in good standing
2 or more years of experience in Texas
Two-year term
Southlake Municipal Judge
Carol Montgomery has served as Southlake’s Municipal Judge since July 2001.
She has expressed her continued interest.
Amenable to all Council-directed changes to employment agreement.
Proposed Employment Agreement
City Agrees:
Two year term
Market-based Compensation
Provide for:
Technology Needs
Equipment Needs
Professional Memberships
Training
City Manager administrative management of contract
Judge Agrees:
Compliance with ethical standards and code of conduct
Will not represent clients adverse to city
Perform duties in compliance with performance standards included in the contract
Sample Performance Standards
Highest ethical standards
Professionalism
Promptness and courtesy
Coordination with staff
Continuing education
Other judicial duties
Questions?