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File #: R2015-043    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/24/2015 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/16/2015 Final action: 6/16/2015
Title: Consider approving Resolution No. 2015-043 relating to the appointment of an Alternate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Farmers Branch and take appropriate action.
Sponsors: Charles Cox
Attachments: 1. Information Memorandum, 2. Municipal Judge Requirements, 3. Proposed Alt Judge Resume - Shannon Willis, 4. Resolution No 2015-043, 5. Additional Resumes Reviewed
Title
Consider approving Resolution No. 2015-043 relating to the appointment of an Alternate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Farmers Branch and take appropriate action.
 
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BACKGROUND:
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3296 on August 19, 2014 appointing two alternate municipal court judges.  Judge Scott submitted a letter of resignation from his appointment which became effective January 1, 2015.
 
DISCUSSION:
Resumes were gathered and reviewed by the Presiding and Alternate Municipal Court Judges who have made a recommendation for City Council to appoint Shannon Willis, who meets both the City Charter and State Law requirements necessary for appointment.  Resolution No. 2015-043 will formalize these recommendations.
 
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended motion by City Administration to approve Resolution No. 2015-043 relating to the appointment of Shannon Willis to serve as Alternate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Farmers Branch.
 
ATTACHMENTS:
1.      Information Memorandum
2.      Municipal Judge Requirements
3.      Proposed Alternate Judge Resume - Shannon Willis
4.      Resolution No. 2015-043
5.      Additional Resumes Reviewed