IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing sections 1803. and 1805., Jackson County Code,1984, relating to the County Municipal Court, and enacting, in lieu thereof, one new section relating to the same subject.
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ORDINANCE #3981, March 18, 2008
INTRODUCED BY Dennis Waits, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, by Ordinance 3972, dated January 22, 2008, the Legislative did enact chapter 18 of the County Code, establishing a new County Municipal Court; and,
WHEREAS, since the adoption of Ordinance 3972, it has been determined that section 1803. of the Code establishes overly restrictive and unnecessary qualifications for the office of County Municipal Judge; and,
WHEREAS, an easing of these restrictions is in the best interest of the health, welfare, and safety of the interest of Jackson County; and,
WHEREAS, it is also appropriate that the implementation of the County Municipal Court be delayed slightly to allow additional time for the accomplishment of necessary administrative tasks; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Sections 1803. and 1805., Jackson County Code, 1984, are hereby repealed and two new sections enacting in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 1803. and 1805., to read as follows:
1803. Judges.
1803.1 Appointment.
The County Executive may appoint one (1) judge of the County. Municipal Court, subject to the disapproval of the County Legislature, according to such procedures as the County Executive may promulgate by Executive Order.
1803.2 Qualifications.
Any judge appointed to the County Municipal Court shall be licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri, shall be a resident of the County, and shall serve for a term of two (2) years but may be removed sooner, with or without cause, by the County Executive. The County Executive may appoint te...
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