Chapter 14. MUNICIPAL COURT

§ 14-2. Selection and term of office of judge.

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The mayor, with the consent and approval of a majority of the members elected to the city council, shall appoint a municipal judge. The mayor may, with the consent of a majority of all the members elected to the council, remove the judge from office. The judge may be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of all members elected to the council, independent of the mayor's approval or recommendation.

(Ord. No. 01-49, § I, 5-8-2001)

State law reference

Municipal authority to determine manner of selection of judge, RSMo 479.020(1).

Cross reference

Officers and employees, § 2-56 et seq.; elections, Ch. 9.

                    
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