AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2022-63, on the second of two readings, reappointing Dallari Landry as Presiding Municipal Court Judge for the San Marcos Municipal Court of Record for a term of two years; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 16, 2022
Department: City Manager's Office - Chase Stapp
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Prior Council Action: Council has previously appointed Ms. Landry to this position.
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Background Information:
Judge Dallari Landry, has been the San Marcos Municipal Court Presiding Judge for the past four (4) years, was the associate judge for almost four (4) years prior and desires to be reappointed for a two (2) year term. Her current appointment term will expire on November 1, 2022.
The State Law regarding municipal court judges, Texas Government Code ? 30.00006(d), requires that the term of office for municipal court judges be for a definite term of two or four years. Chapter 55 of the San Marcos City Code contains provisions governing the operation of the Municipal Court. Section 55.03 of the City Code provides that the presiding and associate judges be appointed for a term of two years.
This ordinance, upon successful approval will extend Judge Landry's term for an ad...
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