[R.O. 2016 § 130.270; CC 1994 § 6.500; Ord. No. 1557-23, 10-10-2023]
A. The
Park Hills City Council does hereby re-classify the Municipal Court
Clerk position as a salaried Department Head position. Fulfillment
of said position shall be based on the nomination of the Mayor with
the approval of a majority of the full City Council.
B. Any
Deputy Clerks, as may be deemed necessary, shall be appointed to such
position by the City Administrator and shall serve until a successor
is appointed.
C. Such Clerk and the Deputies shall assist
in the administration of the Municipal Court and shall be authorized
to:
1.
Assist in the collection of fines
for violation of such offenses as may be described, and the Court
costs therefor;
2.
Take oaths and affirmations;
3.
Accept signed complaints, and allow
the same to be signed and sworn to or affirmed before him/her;
4.
Sign and issue subpoenas requiring
the attendance of witnesses and to sign and issue subpoenas duces
tecum;
5.
Maintain, properly certified by the
City Clerk, a complete copy of this Code and all other ordinances
of the City, which shall constitute prima facie evidence thereof before
the Municipal Court. Further, to maintain similar certified copies
on file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court; and
6.
Perform all other duties as provided
for by ordinance, by rules of practice and procedure adopted by the
Municipal Judge and by State Rules of Practice and Procedure for Municipal
and Traffic Courts and by Statute; and any other duties as directed
by the Municipal Judge.