Roswell, GA
File #: 13-0389    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Item with Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/20/2013 In control: Mayor and City Council
On agenda: 8/26/2013 Final action: 8/26/2013
Title: Resolution appointing stand-by Judges for the City of Roswell Municipal Court. Presented by Michael Fischer, Deputy City Administrator
Attachments: 1. 55 - Appointing Stand-by Judges for Municipal Court_082613, 2. Resolution - Standy-by Judges resolution-8-26-13
Title
Resolution appointing stand-by Judges for the City of Roswell Municipal Court.
Presented by Michael Fischer, Deputy City Administrator
Body
Item Summary:
The City Charter authorizes the City Council to appoint stand-by judges to serve in municipal court in the event the chief judge is absent.  The Chief Judge of Roswell Municipal Court resigned on August 5, 2013 and now the office is vacant.  Since the business of the municipal court demands judges to hear cases during the absence of the chief judge the following stand-by judges are requested for appointment on an as needed basis during the current absence of the chief judge as well as during any future absence of the chief judge after the office is filled:
·      Richard Hicks
·      Barry Zimmerman
·      Brian Hansford
·      Don  Schaefer
·      Mazi Mazloom
·      Phyliss Collins
 
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Impact:
Funding for stand-by judges is available within the Court Services budget in Org 10026501 and Object 521201.
Presented by:
Michael Fischer, Deputy City Administrator