The Judge of the Municipal Court shall be appointed by the Council upon formal application, upon the basis of his/her qualifications, and after a merit interview with the Council, to serve for a term concurrent with the Council and until that person's successor is appointed and qualified.
At the time of his appointment and during his term of office, the Judge of the Municipal Court shall not be a member of any Town or State central committee of any political party, and shall be barred from contributing to any political candidate or party.
The salary of the Judge of the Municipal Court shall be determined by the Town Council.
The Town Council shall determine all other matters related to the Municipal Court, by ordinance, consistent with State law and the provisions of this section.