AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2019-20, on the second of two readings, appointing an associate 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 20, 2019
Department: Council Direction
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Funds Required: N/A Compensation in Operating Budget
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Prior Council Action: Council approved Ordinance 2018-43 on October 16, 2018, appointing Judge Dallari Landry as Presiding Judge for the San Marcos Municipal Court and Judge John Burke as an Associate Judge.
City Council Strategic Initiative: N/A
Comprehensive Plan Element (s): ☒ Not Applicable
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Background Information:
On October 16, 2018, City Council appointed Judge Dallari Landry as Presiding Judge for the San Marcos Municipal Court and Judge John Burke as an Associate Judge. In order to provide greater flexibility for the Court, Council has requested that Judge Vincent Luizzi be made an additional Associate Municipal Court Judge. Judge Luizzi has previously served in this capacity and is interested in assisting the Court when needed.
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.
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Recommendation: Approval of appointment of Judge Vincent Luizzi as an Associate Municipal Court Judge.