§ 9-3. General duties of city judge.  


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  • (a)

    In addition to the responsibilities and duties provided elsewhere in this chapter, the city judge shall be responsible for duties including, but not limited to, the following:

    (1)

    Managing the administration of the judicial and internal administrative functions of the city court, including the supervision of all judges and judicial and nonjudicial staff, who directly affect the operation of the court.

    (2)

    Complying with the rules, policies and procedures established by the city in respect to personnel matters, as expressed in chapter 14 of the Scottsdale Revised Code, including, but not limited to, hiring, classification, salary administration, termination, grievance procedures, sick leave, overtime, vacation time and work hours.

    (3)

    Adhering to state law and the policies and procedures of the city in budgeting and expenditure procedures, including the procedures adopted for the purchase of equipment or supplies.

    (4)

    Collecting, safeguarding and accounting for all fines, sanctions, restitution and bond payments, which may come into the possession of the city court and transferring such public monies to the city treasurer, in accordance with state law and procedures established by the city manager or the manager's designee.

    (5)

    Preparing accurately and submitting on a timely basis, to the proper authority, all reports required to be submitted by statute, court rule, administrative order, city charter, ordinances, or, as may be appropriate and necessary, the city council or city manager.

    (6)

    Submitting to the city council, for review and appointment, as necessary, names of members of the state bar who are available as additional judges or judges pro tempore.

    (7)

    Assisting the city manager's office in the preparation of monthly management information reports which summarize year to date statistics regarding the city court, key judicial functions, resource use and case management/resolution data.

    (8)

    Complying with all city rules, regulations, policies and directives of the city which are not inconsistent with the constitution, state law, city charter, city ordinance or administrative orders of the Supreme Court or lawfully delegated authority.

    (b)

    Reserved.

(Code 1972, § 7-503; Ord. No. 2282, § 2A, 5-14-90)