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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3296 relating to the appointment of Alternate Municipal Court Judges for the City of Farmers Branch and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The City Council evaluated the municipal court judges on July 15, 2014 and recommended appointment of Terry Carnes as municipal court judge. The appointment of alternate judges was deferred to a later date.
DISCUSSION:
Farmers Branch resident Bruce Woody has expressed an interest in an alternate judge position and has submitted the attached resume. Additionally, Winfield Scott has served as a third alternate judge for eight years and desires to be reappointed. Mr. Woody and Mr. Scott meet both the City Charter and State Law requirements necessary for appointment. Ordinance No. 3296 will formalize these recommendations.
This ordinance supports Core Value No. 10 (Quality Service).
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends appointing Mr. Bruce Woody and Mr. Winfield Scott to serve as Alternate Municipal Court Judges beginning October 1, 2014.
ACTIONS:
1) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3296 appointing Alternate Municipal Court Judges.
2) Motion to deny Ordinance No. 3296 appointing Alternate Municipal Court Judges.
3) Motion to modify Ordinance No. 3296 to meet the needs of the Council.
4) Motion to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Municipal Judge Requirements
2. Alternate Judge Resume - Bruce Woody
3. Ordinance No. 3296