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Council authorizes advertisement for municipal court judge qualifications
Summary
Council authorized the interim city administrator to advertise qualifications for municipal court judge through October 2026, with timing adjustments so any appointment follows canvass and the expiration of the current judge's term.
Council discussed the timeline for appointing a municipal court judge and whether that appointment should wait until after the November election and canvass. The city attorney explained the current judge’s term expires in December and confirmed the mayor appoints the judge, subject to council confirmation.
Council authorized the interim city administrator to advertise for municipal court judge qualifications through October 2026, with amendments to align the appointment timing with election canvassing and the expiration of the incumbent judge’s term. Members said advertising will broaden options while allowing the mayor-elect and new council members to review applications if timing requires.
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