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Social Circle appoints Samuel Barth chief municipal judge as Robbie Ballard retires
Summary
Council approved the appointment of alternate judge Samuel Barth as chief municipal judge and authorized a two-year contract; staff said the contract term is required by state law and noted Judge Robbie Ballard will retire at the end of July.
Council appointed Samuel Barth as the chief judge for the Social Circle Municipal Court and approved a two-year contract, following staff and outgoing Chief Judge Robbie Ballard’s recommendation.
Staff noted that Chief Judge Robbie Ballard will retire at the end of July and that the appointment of Judge Barth and the two-year contract are governed by state law. The council moved to appoint Judge Barth, a motion was seconded, and the council approved the appointment by voice vote.
Why it matters: the chief municipal judge oversees the municipal court’s judicial functions and case processing for city-level matters. The appointment and contract set the chief judge’s term and allow continuity in court operations after Judge Ballard’s retirement.
Details: staff stated that alternate judge Samuel Barth was recommended and that two additional alternate judges already are in place. The transcript did not include a reading of the contract terms, compensation, or a contract number; staff characterized the two-year contract as consistent with state law.
