There shall be a Municipal Court which shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine all cases arising under this Charter or the ordinances of the City, and to assess punishment as therein provided. The Municipal Court may punish contempt of Court by fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days, or both. It may enforce its orders and judgments as a court of record may, and render final judgment on any forfeited bond or recognizance returnable to such Court, subject to appear as in other cases.
Municipal Court shall be presided over by a judge who shall be a member of the Missouri Bar Association. The Municipal Judge shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager. Compensation shall be as provided by ordinance.