From
Carolyn Keen
Title
Resolution to Appoint Judge Paul Hamilton as an Alternate Judge of the Municipal Court
Presenter
Judge Nancy Robb
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Paul Hamilton is recommended to fill one of the vacant positions as Alternate Judge.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available in the FY 2013/2014 and FY 2014/2015 General Fund Operating Budget, Municipal Court Judiciary Budget.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, APPOINTING PAUL HAMILTON AS ALTERNATE JUDGE AT THE GRAND PRAIRIE MUNICIPAL COURT
Whereas, Section 10-2 of the Grand Prairie City Code authorizes alternate judges to be appointed by the City Council upon recommendation of the City Manager; and
Whereas, alternate judges are beneficial to produce a higher level of consistency with respect to judgments, arraignments, and all the complicated issues that involve judicial activity; and
Whereas, Mr Paul Hamilton has demonstrated the qualifications and temperament to serve as an alternate judge.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas:
Section 1. That upon the recommendation of the City Manager and the Presiding Judge, Mr Paul Hamilton is hereby appointed as an alternate judge of the Grand Prairie Court of Record.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 19TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.