§ 10-4. Municipal judge—Number; appointment; term; qualifications; vacancies; oath; grounds of disqualification.

(a)

The municipal court shall consist of one (1) municipal judge to be appointed by a vote of a majority of the members elected or appointed to the city council. The judge shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. The municipal judge shall be eligible for reappointment upon the expiration of the term. The municipal judge shall hold office until a successor is appointed and has qualified.

(b)

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

(c)

The office of the municipal judge shall be vacant if the incumbent dies, resigns, or is removed. Vacancies shall be filled by the city council in the same manner as original appointments are made. Any person so appointed shall be eligible to serve two (2) 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 city.

(e)

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

State law reference

Requirement that council so provide, Code of Ala. 1975, § 12-14-3; appointment, etc., § 12-14-30.