From
Carolyn Keen
Title
Resolution to reappoint Associate Judge Chad Owen Bull as Associate Judge at the Grand Prairie Municipal Court for a term of two years.
Presenter
Judge Nancy Robb
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
This position is currently held by Judge Chad Owen Bull.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available for the position in the FY 2014/2015 General Fund Operating Budget, Municipal Court Judiciary Budget.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, REAPPOINTING JUDGE CHAD OWEN BULL AS ASSOCIATE JUDGE AT THE GRAND PRAIRIE MUNICIPAL COURT
Whereas, the City Manager has recommended that Judge Chad Owen Bull be reappointed as the associate judge for a term of two years;
Whereas, the current judicial budget will support his reappointment;
Whereas, two full time judges are necessary to produce a higher level of consistency with respect to judgments, arraignments, and all the complicated issues that involve judicial activity;
Whereas, the City Council appoints all Municipal Court Judges as it deems necessary. The City Council appoints upon recommendation of the City Manager all Municipal Court Judges for a two-year term with eligibility for unlimited additional reappointments.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. That upon the recommendation of the City Manager, Judge Chad Owen Bull is hereby reappointed as the associate Judge of the Grand Prairie Court of Record for a term of two years and such time until a new appointment is made.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be of force immediately upon its passage in accordance with the Charter of the City of Grand Prairie and it is accordingly so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 19TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.