§ 6-6. Same—Acting judge.

In the absence from the city, death, disability, or disqualification of a municipal judge, for any reason, the mayor shall have the authority to designate a person, licensed to practice law in the state and a qualified elector of the state, not otherwise employed in any capacity by the municipality, to serve as acting municipal judge with all power and authority of a duly appointed municipal judge. No such acting judge may serve for more than 30 successive days or a total of 60 days in any calendar year; provided, that when the duly appointed municipal judge is disqualified pursuant to the constitution, the time of service limitations for acting judges shall not apply during such disqualification.

(Ord. No. 77-5, § 11, 12-6-77)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Ala. 1975, § 12-14-34.