§ 23-3. Judges—Qualifications.

(a)

Any person who is selected as municipal court judge shall:

(1)

Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the unified government for the duration of the term of office.

(2)

Have been regularly admitted to practice law in the state.

(3)

Have engaged, for a period of no fewer than five years, in the active practice of law as a lawyer, or have been judge of a court of record of any court in this state, or have been fulltime teacher of law in any accredited law school, or any combination thereof.

(4)

As a fulltime judge, not practice law during the term of office as required by the Rules of Judicial Conduct.

(5)

As a parttime judge, make a sufficient time commitment of not less than 20 hours per week to being a parttime municipal court judge to insure the efficient and proper operation of the court and not engage in the practice of law as a criminal defense attorney or prosecutor in any municipal court during the term of office.

(6)

Possess high personal, moral and professional integrity befitting the position of municipal court judge.

(b)

In addition to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the administrative judge shall have the following qualifications:

(1)

Educational and professional experience in administrative matters.

(2)

Demonstrated skills in working with employees, and other groups participating in the municipal court.

(3)

Leadership qualities necessary to enhance the public image and professional stature of the municipal court.

(Code 1988, § 23-3; Ord. No. O-23-98, §§ 1, 2, 5-21-1998)