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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13955 RESOLUTION NO. 13955 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING THE PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. Carla Sikes is hereby reappointed as the Presiding Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court for the City of Pueblo for a term of two years commencing May 1, 2018 and expiring on April 30, 2020. She shall act as Municipal Court Administrator and shall supervise all Municipal Court personnel. She shall receive monthly compensation in the amount of $9630.49 per month. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED April 23, 2018 BY: Robert Schilling MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ACTING CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # M-7 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 23, 2018 TO: Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk FROM: President Christopher A. Nicoll SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING THE PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT SUMMARY: The proposed Resolution reappoints Carla Sikes as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: City Council appointed Carla Sikes as Presiding Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court for the City of Pueblo on April 25, 2016 for a two-year term effective May 1, 2016 and expiring on April 30, 2018. BACKGROUND: Recruitment for a Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court began on February 17, 2016. Thirteen qualified applications were received, and City Council conducted formal interviews with five finalists. On April 11, 2016, the City Council designated their preference for appointment subject to a salary and commencement date acceptable to the City Council. Carla Sikes was appointed Presiding Municipal Court Judge on April 25, 2016. This Resolution would reappoint Carla Sikes as Presiding Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court for the City of Pueblo for a term of two years effective May 1, 2018 and expiring on April 30, 2020. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court shall receive a salary and related benefits as shall be fixed by the City Council. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not applicable. ALTERNATIVES: If the City Council does not approve reappointment Carla Sikes as the Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court, it will need to determine how it wishes to proceed to make a permanent appointment for this position. RECOMMENDATION: This Resolution is at the request of City Council. Attachments: None