§ 3.03. Municipal Court:

(a)

There shall be established and maintained a court, designated as a "Municipal Court" for the trial of misdemeanor offenses, with all such powers and duties as are now, or may hereafter be prescribed by laws of the State of Texas relative to municipal courts.

(b)

The judge of said court shall be appointed by Council to serve at the discretion of the Council. He or she shall be an attorney licensed and practicing in the State of Texas and shall receive such salary as may be fixed by the Council.

(c)

There shall be a clerk of said court appointed by the City Manager.

(d)

The clerk of said court and deputies shall have the power to administer oaths and affidavits, make certificates, affix the seal of said court thereto, and generally do and perform any and all acts usual, and necessary to be performed, by the clerks of courts, in issuing process of said courts, and conducting the business thereof.

(e)

The City council shall have power to create and appoint additional judges as provided by law.

(f)

All costs and fines imposed by the Municipal Court shall be paid into the City Treasury for the use and benefit of the City, except as otherwise required by Federal and State laws.

(Amended by electorate 5-9-15)