§ 6-4. Municipal judge—Number; appointment; term; qualifications; filling vacancies; oath; disqualification.

(a)

The municipal court shall consist of one municipal judge to be appointed by a vote of a majority of the members elected or appointed to the municipal governing body. The judge shall be eligible for reappointment upon the expiration of the term. The judge shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified.

(b)

The municipal judge must be licensed to practice law in the state and must be a qualified elector of the state. No judge shall be otherwise employed in any capacity by the municipality during the term of office.

(c)

The office of the municipal judge shall be vacant if the incumbent dies, resigns, or is removed, and vacancies shall be filled by the municipal governing body in the same manner as original appointments are made. Any person so appointed shall be eligible to serve two years from the date of appointment.

(d)

The municipal judge shall, before assuming office, take and sign the oath provided by the constitution, and a copy thereof shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state, the administrative director of courts and the clerk of the municipality.

(e)

The municipal judge shall be subject to all grounds of disqualification from hearing specific cases applicable to circuit court judges.

(Ord. No. 77-5, § 4, 12-6-77)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Ala. 1975, § 12-14-30.