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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12529RESOLUTION NO. 12529 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING WILLIAM A. MARTINEZ AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 26, 2014 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. William A. Martinez is hereby appointed effective October 27, 2012, as the Presiding Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court for the City of Pueblo for a two-year term expiring on October 26, 2014. He shall act as Municipal Court Administrator and shall supervise all Municipal Court personnel. He shall receive compensation determined and fixed by the City Council. SECTION 2. Pursuant to §11-10-201(a) of the Pueblo Municipal Code, as amended, William A. Martinez is also appointed as the hearing officer to constitute the Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority of the City of Pueblo. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED: October 22, 2012 BY: Sandy Daff COUNCIL PERSON Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION DATE: AGENDA ITEM # Q-1 October 22, 2012 DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Council TITLE: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING WILLIAM A. MARTINEZ AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 26, 2014 ISSUE Should City Council appoint presiding judge William A. Martinez to a two-year term expiring October 26, 2014? BACKGROUND The City Council by Charter is authorized to appoint municipal judges for terms of two years. The term of Judge William A. Martinez expires October 26, 2012, and he has requested reappointment for another two-year term as municipal judge for the City of Pueblo. RECOMMENDATION This Resolution is at the request of the City Council. FINANCIAL IMPACT The Presiding Judge will receive a salary and related benefits as determined and fixed by the City Council. These amounts will be incorporated in the annual budget.