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WHEREAS, Sections 6.03 of the Charter of the City of Denton and Chapter 19 of the City Cade for the City of Denton authorize the City Council ta appoint Assistant Municipal Court Judges to preside aver the judicial functions of the Municipal Court af Recard far the City af Denton in the absence af the Presiding Judge; and WHEREAS, Chapter 30 of the Government Cade, the Unifarm Municipal Courts of Record Act (specifically Section 30.00006} provides that a governing body shall appoint one or more Judges to preside aver a municipal court of record; and WHEREAS, applicable portians of the Denton City Charter and Municipal Code provide that the Presiding Judge shall be appointed in even-numbered years and the Assistant Municipal Court Judges shall be appointed in odd-numbered years; NOW THEREFORE, _• • • � ! ' :; •' � � SECTIONwwwI. That BRIAN HOLMAN is hereby appointed as an Assistant Municipal Judge for the Municipal Court of Record far the City of Dentan, Texas to serve a two (2} year term af office beginning on the 31 St day of December, 2019 and cantinuing until midnight December 30, 2021, or as further pravided herein. SECTION II. That DENNIS ENGLER is hereby appointed as an Assistant Municipal Judge for the Municipal Court of Record for the City of Denton, Texas to serve a two (2} year term of office beginning an the 31 St day of December, 2019 and continuing until midnight December 30, 2021, ar as further provided herein. SECTION III. That POSTON is hereby appointed as an Assistant Municipal Judge far the Municipal Court of Record far the City of Dentan, Texas to serve a two (2) year term af office beginning on the 315t day af December, 2019 and continuing until midnight December 30, 2021, or as further provided herein. SECTION IV. That CYNTHIA BURKETT is hereby appointed as an Assistant Municipal Judge for the Municipal Court of Record for the City of Denton, Texas to serve a two (2) year term of office beginning on the 31 St day of December, 2019 and continuing until midnight December 30, 2021, or as further provided herein. SECTIONmmmmV. That KIMBERLY LAFFERTY is hereby appointed as an Assistant Municipal Judgemmfor the Municipal Court of Record for the City of Denton, Texas to serve a two (2) year term of office beginning on the 315t day of December, 2019 and continuing until midnight December 30, 2021, or as further provided herein. SECTION VI. That KRISTINE PRIMROSE is hereby appointed as an Assistant Municipal Judge for the Municipal Court of Record for the City of Denton, Texas to serve a two (2) year term of office beginning on the 31 St day of December, 2019 and continuing until midnight December 30, 2021, or as further provided herein. SECTION VII. The City of Denton therefore appoints and designates the aforementioned persons as municipal judges and magistrates for and under the laws of the State of Texas, with all the powers, rights and duties of said appointment. SECTION VIII. The Mayor is herein authorized to execute on behalf of the City a Contract for Services with each Assistant Judge, attached as Exhibits A through F, providing for the terms of employment and compensation for each municipal court judge. SECTION IX. authorized. City expenditures provided for in the Contract for Services are hereby SECTION IX. The Mayor is herein authorized to provide written notice of non-renewal for all existing assistant judge contracts. SECTION X. Should any portions or provisions of the City Code or City Charter for the City of Denton conflict with state law, Chapter 30 (The Uniform Municipal Court of Record Act) shall be controlling authority regarding the terms of appointment, re-appointment, qualifications or removal of a municipal court judge as appointed herein. above. SECTION XI. The Ordinance shall become effective as of the date of appointment EXECUTED on the �� day of �,�� m�'"%�� ,� wwwww mmmmmmmmm mm_, 2019. � � � ��,�� °�° � .�� "��,. ��.. � � ' �� "�;��. �y�,�, 9"„�S��mM�"�" �„wa.�.wre..�,x;�'r.r,�,r' .��n G ��a �� ,� °��'�;' �� .�� ,w�� ..�.,a a p;,�w �� ' �� . �� , �k �""�, � w � �1 �' d��.. � ,�'my��u �� ,'�� CHRIS WATTS, MAYOR ATTEST: ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY BY� ,�,,� _ � ��°.,,f�� "�.� ��`°"�;� �.��.....�..._ APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY .m.,� 5 � � �� , BY: � CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL JUDGE "�°il:l;� �:°d�� 1"��"."n'� �� ar�� r7�1 �N�ic�,�-ccN ��t�:� �Na��; ��.. �� :I�;� t;rl��`"��"�'��";'4,., 20 �" �;'� , by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "City", and BRIAN HOLMAN, hereinafter referred to as "Assistant Judge". WITNESSETH: The City of Denton (hereinafter referred to as "City") does hereby APPOINT and contract for the services of BRIAN HOLMAN (hereinafter referred to as ��Assistant Judge") to a TERM of APPOINTMENT of Two (2) years, beginning on the December 31, 2019, and continuing through midnight, December 30t", 2021. The City of Denton therefore appoints and designates said Assistant Judge as a municipal judge and magistrate for and under the laws of the State of Texas, with all the powers, rights and duties of said appointment for a term of two (2) years. The Assistant Judge shall comply with all requirements of law, must perform all duties as required by law, and must comply with all the terms of this agreement. Conditions and restrictions applicable to municipal judges under all applicable state statutes and under the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct are further incorporated as terms of compliance under this Contract. 2. The City shall compensate Assistant Judge as follows: (a) C"C;��1�"�„ �f��1.��i�� VI� °i�w'�)��l�l��"��r ,1��;L� �,��.�tN��'1&l+f�"�.� — For the performance of any services as a municipal court judge (or as a statutory magistrate) for the City of Denton while presiding over any official court dockets or scheduled court sessions as assigned and directed by the Presiding Judge for Denton Municipal Court or scheduled through the municipal court coordinator, Assistant Judge shall be entitled to compensation at a rate of $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the Court shall not be included as billable time. (b) i�%Q"� (c) "�v'��+,1+:��E�L� �:�� 1�C�I.�I�w.^��" ,��[I..�� r��,�.��dl��'.1'�f�"� — When specifically assigned or designated by the Presiding Judge within his or her sole discretion, to perform magisterial duties in the City of Denton Municipal Jail, or other designated detention or holding facility, on either (a) offcially designated City of Denton Holidays as designated by official city calendar, and (b) on Weekends (being defined as Saturdays and Sundays), the Assistant Judge shall be cornpensated at a per diem rate of $325.00 per day. The Assistant Judge shall, on any such designated weekends and holidays, perform all judicial and magisterial functions necessary for the timely magistration and processing of City-held prisoners, whether such would require one of multiple appearances on the same day of any such weekends or holidays. �d) ��-I�G4�1.1�±�+, ��"1�.�.��!M.1"wI��9T�T3:1��"C�►la ��p'.�,�^�i IW��+��+a'�'��(�� — The City shall further compensate the Assistant Judge for any actual time expended or class hours spent in attendance at in-house judicial training or mandatory judicial staff ineetings as called by the presiding Judge, and such time shall be billed at $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the meeting place shall not be included as billable time. (e) 1��.��rTl�r��"��"� ,1f.7��i."��,Q t��l�"�.��°��C�� "i"��h�C�`Il"�� — The Assistant Judge shall attend, and the City shall compensate Assistant Judge for sixteen (16) hours of attendance at an annual mandatory judicial education course offered by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC). The Assistant Judge shall be compensated at a rate of $100.00 per hour for each hour of classroom attendance of annual mandatory judicial education so long as they are not being compensated by any other municipality. Additionally, the City will pay hotel costs for a single roorn accommodation if not paid directly by the state. The cost of credit for Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) through TMCEC is voluntary and may be self-reported so the City will not pay MCLE fees or related expenses on Assistant Judge's behalf, whether for TMCEC or as required for attorney licensure. Also, unless the Assistant Judge receives the express prior approval of the Presiding Judge, the City will not reimburse the Assistant Judge or pay any cost incurred for travel or meals. The Judge's Office encourages the Assistant Judge to attend courses offered in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. (� �'�;��1VN��1�'i ��.�1.�'"� ��I��.�'�1�� — A maximum of eight (8) hours, cumulative of all categories, may be worked in a single day, absent approval of the Presiding Judge. For purposes of this provision, a day begins at 12:00 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. 3. The Assistant Judge agrees as followst Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 2 The Assistant Judge agrees to render services at the aforementioned compensation terms. The Assistant Judge is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete time records, setting forth the date, description of services rendered, the tirne incurred in rendering such services, and the total time billed to City. Such time records shall be submitted to the Municipal Judge or the Judicial Coordinator for review on a bi-weekly basis, and on the same date as required for City personnel payroll. Payment will be processed and paid in accordance with the City's payroll schedule. No additional benefits beyond the stated hourly compensation or specified expense reimbursement will be provided. The Assistant Judge will receive docket assignments and work schedules within the sole discretion of the Presiding Municipal Judge or her designee. The Assistant Judge shall have no set work hours, assigned dockets or duties other than as directed by the Presiding Municipal Judge or designee. The Assistant Judge is given no assurances as to minimum hours, work assignments or specific dockets and understands that all such work assignments are subject to change to accommodate the needs of the Court. The Assistant Judge shall be available to perform and shall perform if directed, the duties of the position, subject only to reasonable notice. The Assistant Judge must attend and complete any annual mandatory judicial education or other minimum judicial training as required by the State of Texas within the time periods as established by law. The Assistant Judge must maintain membership and licensure with the State Bar of Texas and pay all membership fees or dues on an annual basis as required by such membership or licensure. The Assistant Judge herein represents that such membership is in good standing and that all fees and mandatory continuing education requirements have been met at the time of this appointrnent. 4. The Assistant Judge shall not take on legal representation of a client if such representation would conflict with the Texas Code of Judicial Ethics or the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct. The Assistant Judge shall not take on representation of a client adverse to the City of Denton. The Assistant Judge shall not represent a client in a case where an employee of the City of Denton, in his/her capacity as an employee of the City of Denton is a witness or may be summoned to appear as a witness. During the duration of this Contract, the Assistant Judge shall comply with all provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct, the Denton City Charter, Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code and all other applicable laws pertaining to the operation of the Denton Municipal Court of Record, and his duties as a Magistrate. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Contract and said Code, Charter, Statutes and laws, the terms of said Code, Charter, Statues and laws shall govern. 6. The City herein acknowledges that the Assistant Judge may maintain a private law practice and may perform outside legal services so long as such legal services do not conflict with the Texas Code of Judicial Ethics or the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct. The City authorizes Assistant Judge to make use of the City's local phone system, computer, printer, copier, and fax machine, or the like, Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 3 provided that Assistant Judge must reimburse to the City for any actual costs involved in these and other permitted uses of City property. 7. The City further acknowledges that the Assistant Judge may perform judicial or magisterial functions as a judge or magistrate for another city, county, or state agency, so long as the performance of such duties do not conflict with the duties of the office of municipal judge for the City of Denton. The City therefore FINDS that the performance of such duties or holding of any other such office is of benefit to the state of Texas, and consequently there is no conflict with the duties of this office. 8. The Assistant Judge shall at all times serve at the pleasure of the Council, and may be removed from office upon a 30 day notice. City may also remove the Assistant Judge from office during their term of office pursuant to and in accordance with the requirement of §30.000085 of the Texas Government Code, or its successor, as same may hereafter be amended. 9. During the term of this Contract, Assistant Judge agrees that the Presiding Judge of the Denton Municipal Court has sole and absolute discretion in the assignment of compensable duties under this Contract, and that Assistant Judge has sole and absolute discretion to decline any such assignment upon reasonable prior notice. 10. The Assistant Judge may terminate this Contract by providing written notice of resignation not less than 30 days prior to date of termination. 11. The parties intend this statement of their agreement to constitute the comp'lete, exclusive, and fully integrated statement of their agreement. As such, it is the sole expression of their agreement, and they are not bound by any other agreements of whatsoever kind or nature. This Contract represents the entire and integrated Contract between City and the Assistant Judge, and supersedes all prior negotiations and representations and/or Contracts either written or oral. This Contract may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the City and the Assistant Judge. The Assistant Judge further states that they have carefully read the foregoing Contract, and understands the contents thereof, and signs the same as their own free act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has caused this Contract to be signed in its name by Chris Watts, Mayor, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its City Secretary, and the Assistant Judge has hereunto set his or her hand and seal the day and year first above written. CITY �� +;�fi�"�"�D1�d� TEXAS ASSIST .,� JUDGE: � �� „�.�� i � �� ,F� ��,��;,� � +C�� WA �� . �� ,��m� � .�� q _. "� TTS, MAYOR mn.m_n. �,...m,,�,,_a E�1 iwIl!�'�� .�� Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 4 � , �..... . � ,,; � ' .. � ��. ... ' .. �.:� . ..� �:. . � :�� ' �, � , . ��..... , . �'.. ' � ��. 1 h � 4 v i rv � J� r�i rr �r�'� '� ry� d N � V �s� *iy� w e�e`� rrr�� r y , " f�° � � J �o �`�� + �Y p � y � �� 4 �f � av ��Ff�lvi�ihd¢ p '. n ��g�q n � �P'�W � ��"P��l �, ,.� 6,' ' � ti�� '� �uY ��w � ��, �� w � �II� „ ",(", i� Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 5 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL JUDGE "�"1:�� "��,�d°��'�A��'"�', i� ��a��e �r��c.B ��t��•�c� i�'�R,c� ll�� ,, c��y ��f ��"��'"��`��"��".'. 20 �� , by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "City", and DENNIS ENGLER, hereinafter referred to as "Assistant Judge" WITNESSETH: 1. The City of Denton (hereinafter referred to as "City") does hereby APPOINT and contract for the services of DENNIS ENGLER (hereinafter referred to as "Assistant Judge") to a TERM of APPOINTMENT of Two (2) years, beginning on the December 31, 2019, and continuing through midnight, December 30t", 2021. The City of Denton therefore appoints and designates said Assistant Judge as a municipal judge and magistrate for and under the laws of the State of Texas, with all the powers, rights and duties of said appointment for a term of two (2) years. The Assistant Judge shall comply with all requirements of law, must perform all duties as required by law, and must comply with all the terms of this agreement. Conditions and restrictions applicable to municipal judges under all applicable state statutes and under the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct are further incorporated as terms of compliance under this Contract. 2. The City shall compensate Assistant Judge as follows: (a) �:'��Jq�r�' �i�°��I;�C�1�i w ,�11�i:[� '4��C�1��T)r�""� ��I�.s r��'��dC11�1'4�r�1'�"T� — For the performance of any services as a municipal court judge (or as a statutory magistrate) for the City of Denton while presiding over any official court dockets or scheduled court sessions as assigned and directed by the Presiding Judge for Denton Municipal Court or scheduled through the municipal court coordinator, Assistant Judge shall be entitled to compensation at a rate of $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the Court shall not be included as billable time. (b) ��+'��fi+� �-�(��a��J �'()1��'�" �"T��1[)� .,�1�� "1�1+��''�T��"�1��1� — In addition to the performance of any duties in acting as a municipal judge or magistrate during any time as assigned by the presiding judge or scheduled through the municipal court coordinator, any office hours as required for the completion of any paper work, or document preparation shall be billed at $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the Court shall not be included as billable time. The Assistant Judge shall be entitled to compensation at a rate of $100 per hour for after hours warrant service when Presiding Judge is unavailable. Compensation is based on time and not the number of warrants. Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 1 (c) ""�'°��^�i�lw�� I� [�1C�1��:1:�.�"��" ��., ��.��':,C��:�a��7"� — When specifically assigned or designated by the Presiding Judge within his or her sole discretion, to perform magisterial duties in the City of Denton Municipal Jail, or other designated detention or holding facility, on either (a) officially designated City of Denton Holidays as designated by official city calendar, and (b) on Weekends (being defined as Saturdays and Sundays), the Assistant Judge shall be compensated at a per diem rate of $325.00 per day. The Assistant Judge shall, on any such designated weekends and holidays, perform all judicial and magisterial functions necessary for the timely magistration and processing of City-held prisoners, whether such would require one of multiple appearances on the same day of any such weekends or holidays. � ) �tiT��l�)�.��aT� "I'I�,h�i�T:C�"+C��«11:T:[�I�.��:�..� ;�"�"�,��'� �11��'M"l�d�� — The City d � shall further compensate the Assistant Judge for any actual time expended or class hours spent in attendance at in-house judicial training or mandatory judicial staff ineetings as called by the presiding Judge, and such time shall be billed at $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of tirne for the day billed in in ffteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the meeting place shall not be included as billable time. (e) 1"�.��11)�'��1�Y ,.i4.1��I��1�C� t";I:�l.l�"�,"�"��'� `�"E��:19�11�Q:� — The Assistant Judge shall attend, and the City shall compensate Assistant Judge for sixteen (16) hours of attendance at an annual mandatory judicial education course offered by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC). The Assistant Judge shall be compensated at a rate of $100.00 per hour for each hour of classroom attendance of annual mandatory judicial education so long as they are not being compensated by any other municipality. Additionally, the City will pay hotel costs for a single room accommodation if not paid directly by the state. The cost of credit for Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) through TMCEC is voluntary and may be self-reported so the City will not pay MCLE fees or related expenses on Assistant Judge's behalf, whether for TMCEC or as required for attarney licensure. Also, unless the Assistant Judge receives the express prior approval of the Presiding Judge, the City will not reimburse the Assistant Judge or pay any cost incurred for travel or meals. The Judge's Office encourages the Assistant Judge to attend courses offered in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. (fl C�'1��w;��1P"�"� i�,�l�� a�ll��i�l'I�"+�� — A maximum of eight (8) hours, cumulative of all categories, may be worked in a single day, absent approval of the Presiding Judge. For purposes of this provision, a day begins at 12:00 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. 3. The Assistant Judge agrees as follows: Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 2 The Assistant Judge agrees to render services at the aforementioned compensation terms. The Assistant Judge is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete time records, setting forth the date, description of services rendered, the time incurred in rendering such services, and the total time billed to City. Such time records shall be submitted to the Municipal Judge or the Judicial Coordinator for review on a bi-weekly basis, and on the same date as required for City personnel payroll. Payment will be processed and paid in accordance with the City's payroll schedule. No additional benefits beyond the stated hourly compensation or specified expense reimbursement will be provided. The Assistant Judge will receive docket assignments and work schedules within the sole discretion of the Presiding Municipal Judge or her designee. The Assistant Judge shall have no set work hours, assigned dockets or duties other than as directed by the Presiding Municipal Judge or designee. The Assistant Judge is given no assurances as to minimum hours, work assignments or specific dockets and understands that all such work assignments are subject to change to accommodate the needs of the Court. The Assistant Judge shall be available to perform and shall perform if directed, the duties of the position, subject only to reasonable notice. The Assistant Judge must attend and complete any annual mandatory judicial education or other rninimum judicial training as required by the State of Texas within the time periods as established by law. The Assistant Judge must maintain membership and licensure with the State Bar of Texas and pay all rnembership fees or dues on an annual basis as required by such membership or licensure. The Assistant Judge herein represents that such membership is in good standing and that all fees and rnandatory continuing education requirements have been met at the time of this appointment. 4. The Assistant Judge shall not take on legal representation of a client if such representation would conflict with the Texas Code of Judicial Ethics or the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct. The Assistant Judge shall not take on representation of a client adverse to the City of Denton. The Assistant Judge shall not represent a client in a case where an employee of the City of Denton, in his/her capacity as an employee of the City of Denton is a witness or may be summoned to appear as a witness. During the duration of this Contract, the Assistant Judge shall comply with all provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct, the Denton City Charter, Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code and all other applicable laws pertaining to the operation of the Denton Municipal Court of Record, and his duties as a Magistrate. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Contract and said Code, Charter, Statutes and laws, the terms of said Code, Charter, Statues and laws shall govern. 6. The City herein acknowledges that the Assistant Judge may maintain a private law practice and may perform outside legal services so long as such legal services do not conflict with the Texas Code of Judicial Ethics or the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct. The City authorizes Assistant Judge to make use of the City's local phone system, cornputer, printer, copier, and fax machine, or the like, Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 3 provided that Assistant Judge must reimburse to the City for any actual costs involved in these and other permitted uses of City property. 7. The City further acknowledges that the Assistant Judge may perform judicial or magisterial functions as a judge or magistrate for another city, county, or state agency, so long as the performance of such duties do not conflict with the duties of the office of municipal judge for the City of Denton. The City therefore FINDS that the performance of such duties or holding of any other such office is of beneft to the state of Texas, and consequently there is no conflict with the duties of this office. 8. The Assistant Judge shall at all times serve at the pleasure of the Council, and may be removed from office upon a 30 day notice. City may also remove the Assistant Judge from office during their term of office pursuant to and in accordance with the requirement of §30.000085 of the Texas Government Code, or its successor, as same may hereafter be amended. 9. During the term of this Contract, Assistant Judge agrees that the Presiding Judge of the Denton Municipal Court has sole and absolute discretion in the assignment of compensable duties under this Contract, and that Assistant Judge has sole and absolute discretion to decline any such assignment upon reasonable prior notice. 10. The Assistant Judge may terminate this Contract by providing written notice of resignation not less than 30 days prior to date of termination. 11. The parties intend this statement of their agreement to constitute the complete, exclusive, and fully integrated statement of their agreement. As such, it is the sole expression of their agreement, and they are not bound by any other agreements of whatsoever kind or nature. This Contract represents the entire and integrated Contract between City and the Assistant Judge, and supersedes all prior negotiations and representations and/or Contracts either written or oral. This Contract may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the City and the Assistant Judge. The Assistant Judge further states that they have carefully read the foregoing Contract, and understands the contents thereof, and signs the same as their own free act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has caused this Contract to be signed in its name by Chris Watts, Mayor, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its City Secretary, and the Assistant Judge has hereunto set his or her hand and seal the day and year first above written. CITY OF DENTON, ��"�'� ��.� � „{� � � � � �h � �� a ��.� .� ,___.� �.� �m � ,..�,,,..�.. +��.M� ..!�v"� �°`T�� MAYOR ASSISTANT JUDGE: .. � �„� .�,, �� W �� ,._..,_ �.� , � �. �� I�1!��'I"�G��; ENGLER Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 4 ATTEST: „�� ..� �, �w �wu ,„.�.��'��'��''�6h� � � .�.._m ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 5 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL JUDGE THIS CONTRACT, is made and entered into this a^��"�'� day o(9 ��"��,��'��"�� 20_�� , by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "City", and ANN POSTON, hereinafter referred to as "Assistant Judge". WITNESSETH: The City of Denton (hereinafter referred to as "City") does hereby APPOINT and contract for the services of ANN POSTON (hereinafter referred to as "Assistant Judge") to a TERM of APPOINTMENT of Two (2) years, beginning on the December 31, 2019, and continuing through midnight, December 30t", 2021. The City of Denton therefore appoints and designates said Assistant Judge as a municipal judge and magistrate for and under the laws of the State of Texas, with all the powers, rights and duties of said appointment for a term of two (2) years. The Assistant Judge shall comply with all requirements of law, must perform all duties as required by law, and must comply with all the terms of this agreement. Conditions and restrictions applicable to municipal judges under all applicable state statutes and under the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct are further incorporated as terms of compliance under this Contract. 2. The City shall compensate Assistant Judge as follows: (a) �.:%��.1��"l"" �al�:��a�ii�� ,�wl"�li� '"�r'��"�' ,l�ii, �1�f��.��IT�"ff�'�11f'l'�� — For the performance of any services as a municipal court judge (or as a statutory magistrate) for the City of Denton while presiding over any official court dockets or scheduled court sessions as assigned and directed by the Presiding Judge for Denton Municipal Court or scheduled through the municipal court coordinator, Assistant Judge shall be entitled to compensation at a rate of $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the Court shall not be included as billable time. (b) ��:��I+��"�±� �-�+��'�l' +��"��,��"�'' �I�,'��M�1�� 1!� ��f'"�,�.�":�"��1� — In addition to the performance of any duties in acting as a municipal judge or magistrate during any time as assigned by the presiding judge or scheduled through the municipal court coordinator, any office hours as required for the completion of any paper work, or document preparation shall be billed at $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the Court shall not be included as billable time. The Assistant Judge shall be entitled to compensation at a rate of $100 per hour for after hours warrant service when Presiding Judge is unavailable. Compensation is based on time and not the number of warrants. Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 1 (c) 'd�v":I:+ ��.Iti��+�l�Tl� �,�d�f� �-NOLIDAY JAIL ARRAIGNMENTS — When specifically assigned or designated by the Presiding Judge within his or her sole discretion, to perform magisterial duties in the City of Denton Municipal Jail, or other designated detention or holding facility, on either (a) officially designated City of Denton Holidays as designated by official city calendar, and (b) on Weekends (being defined as Saturdays and Sundays), the Assistant Judge shall be compensated at a per diem rate of $325.00 per day. The Assistant Judge shall, on any such designated weekends and holidays, perform all judicial and magisterial functions necessary for the timely magistration and processing of City-held prisoners, whether such would require one of multiple appearances on the sarne day of any such weekends or holidays. (d) r��l!C.�1.��%f '��ii�(�d,l[1I:�Q�"`��.�� "�",��+"��" �1��'�NN�� — The City shall further compensate the Assistant Judge for any actual time expended or class hours spent in attendance at in-house judicial training or mandatory judicial staff ineetings as called by the presiding Judge, and such time shall be billed at $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the meeting place shall not be included as billable time. (e) I�'.��Tl��':['��1�4� «��'��:� � ��w�.�("�`�"�+�w�I "�"��.II�I�d�::� — The Assistant Judge shall attend, and the City shall compensate Assistant Judge for sixteen (16) hours of attendance at an annual mandatory judicial education course offered by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC). The Assistant Judge shall be compensated at a rate of $100.00 per hour for each hour of classroom attendance of annual mandatory judicial education so long as they are not being compensated by any other municipality. Additionally, the City will pay hotel costs for a single room accommodation if not paid directly by the state. The cost of credit for Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) through TMCEC is voluntary and may be self-reported so the City will not pay MCLE fees or related expenses on Assistant Judge's behalf, whether for TMCEC or as required for attorney licensure. Also, unless the Assistant Judge receives the express prior approval of the Presiding Judge, the City will not reimburse the Assistant Judge or pay any cost incurred for travel or meals. The Judge's Office encourages the Assistant Judge to attend courses offered in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. (fl �ra"�.�iC��J� 7L�„�i��'� I�I�J��11�+T(� — A maximum of eight (8) hours, cumulative of all categories, may be worked in a single day, absent approval of the Presiding Judge. For purposes of this provision, a day begins at 12:00 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. 3. The Assistant Judge agrees as follows: Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 2 The Assistant Judge agrees to render services at the aforementioned compensation terms. The Assistant Judge is responsible for maintaining accurate and cornplete time records, setting forth the date, description of services rendered, the time incurred in rendering such services, and the total time billed to City. Such time records shall be submitted to the Municipal Judge or the Judicial Coordinator for review on a bi-weekly basis, and on the same date as required for City personnel payroll. Payrnent will be processed and paid in accordance with the City's payroll schedule. No additional benefits beyond the stated hourly compensation or specified expense reimbursement will be provided. The Assistant Judge will receive docket assignrnents and work schedules within the sole discretion of the Presiding Municipal Judge or her designee. The Assistant Judge shall have no set work hours, assigned dockets or duties other than as directed by the Presiding Municipal Judge or designee. The Assistant Judge is given no assurances as to minimum hours, work assignments or specific dockets and understands that all such work assignments are subject to change to accommodate the needs of the Court. The Assistant Judge shall be available to perform and shall perform if directed, the duties of the position, subject only to reasonable notice. The Assistant Judge must attend and complete any annual mandatory judicial education or other minimum judicial training as required by the State of Texas within the time periods as established by law. The Assistant Judge must maintain membership and licensure with the State Bar of Texas and pay all membership fees or dues on an annual basis as required by such membership or licensure. The Assistant Judge herein represents that such membership is in good standing and that all fees and mandatory continuing education requirements have been met at the time of this appointment. 4. The Assistant Judge shall not take on legal representation of a client if such representation would conflict with the Texas Code of Judicial Ethics or the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct. The Assistant Judge shall not take on representation of a client adverse to the City of Denton. The Assistant Judge shall not represent a client in a case where an employee of the City of Denton, in his/her capacity as an employee of the City of Denton is a witness or may be summoned to appear as a witness. 5. During the duration of this Contract, the Assistant Judge shall comply with all provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct, the Denton City Charter, Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code and all other applicable laws pertaining to the operation of the Denton Municipal Court of Record, and his duties as a Magistrate. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Contract and said Code, Charter, Statutes and laws, the terms of said Code, Charter, Statues and laws shall govern. 6. The City herein acknowledges that the Assistant Judge may maintain a private law practice and may perform outside legal services so long as such legal services do not conflict with the Texas Code of Judicial Ethics or the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct. The City authorizes Assistant Judge to make use of the City's local phone system, computer, printer, copier, and fax machine, or the like, Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 3 provided that Assistant Judge must reimburse to the City for any actual costs involved in these and other permitted uses of City property. 7. The City further acknowledges that the Assistant Judge may perform judicial or magisterial functions as a judge or magistrate for another city, county, or state agency, so long as the performance of such duties do not conflict with the duties of the office of municipal judge for the City of Denton. The City therefore FINDS that the performance of such duties or holding of any other such office is of benefit to the state of Texas, and consequently there is no conflict with the duties of this office. The Assistant Judge shall at all times serve at the pleasure of the Council, and may be removed from office upon a 30 day notice. City may also remove the Assistant Judge from office during their term of office pursuant to and in accordance with the requirement of §30.000085 of the Texas Government Code, or its successor, as same may hereafter be amended. 9. During the term of this Contract, Assistant Judge agrees that the Presiding Judge of the Denton Municipal Court has sole and absolute discretion in the assignment of compensable duties under this Contract, and that Assistant Judge has sole and absolute discretion to decline any such assignment upon reasonable prior notice. 10. The Assistant Judge may terminate this Contract by providing written notice of resignation not less than 30 days prior to date of termination. 11. The parties intend this statement of their agreement to constitute the complete, exclusive, and fully integrated statement of their agreement. As such, it is the sole expression of their agreement, and they are not bound by any other agreements of whatsoever kind or nature. This Contract represents the entire and integrated Contract between City and the Assistant Judge, and supersedes all prior negotiations and representations and/or Contracts either written or oral. This Contract may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the City and the Assistant Judge. The Assistant Judge further states that they have carefully read the foregoing Contract, and understands the contents thereof, and signs the same as their own free act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has caused this Contract to be signed in its name by Chris Watts, Mayor, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its City Secretary, and the Assistant Judge has hereunto set his or her hand and seal the day and year first above written. CITY OF I:��C"1"'�;��, TEXAS t � � ; �� '" a' a �� ' ��,�� ` � '�,...�" �r ' � ' �` �"�I�;�C� "'W�,!?w l �I:"�"�� MAYOR ASSISTANT JLTDGE: � � ��„n ��. ANN POSTON Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 4 I I�1 'x.yl'IA � �� y '� �,".��, � �:� � ,�"� �;,.,, i� � .�. ��„��. RIOS, ��"��"��+;�� xTARY CITY OF DENTON �' I�� AS TO � �� FORM: ,, o' W� �� / � �� , ��r�w��r A �i��a�;�� , �� . �:,�W.�°�� s� w,�� Vd �� , � �rarfiB�'� r� �w A� �" ��,w Wt� '�,p„� „�� m �� X 0µie � �� w W�I��P � � ,y E �� " � � , �� ,�� »��": � �re��jp a� !� � �� '� . �p d �°�' �� .�� `�� '�k'} 1�, f�°✓ �d.m� pa ,� ,�,��m � � � �'�� re J �m+ � � � � �e�h ��`�mr� i �a� * .»..q Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 5 .��,,,,,,,,,, , �MMM��rv��n,�m��rv� rv,��,�.�. CONTRACT FOR SERVIC FOR ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL �P�;.J'��. � ` � �"��` �" ". � ..��,� �� "�� :��,��""��"� i� r�¢��i� � �r�l ��i,��J ��M��r �Ca,�� ,�� , . � � ��"�� , b� and between the City t Denton, Texas, a Mumci al Co ora 2t`�.�.. Y p rp tion of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "City", and CYNTHIA BURKETT, hereinafter referred to as "Assistant Judge". WITNESSETH: The City of Denton (hereinafter referred to as "City") does hereby APPOINT and contract for the seivices of B TT(hereinafter referred to �� °�� m��''� ��a �� ,.�.��«��a� ��'" .�,:��"��:1�""�""J�'��;d�d`��' ��P° "��^�r�� Q��' "�t��u.�� 1��,�iw�a;��r�� t�� °a��r° � I, �t� N ��, ��r�� c��b��°�M��r°��„ ��•�� t�i�:I��,N��, �� ,��c�a� w�t)��"„ �fl*,� � , M�'Ida� �;°i��r ��" i��r��;.�a� �'�r��°�f��-� ��g��°��a��,� �r�� ci�;��x��w�t.a�� i �'�"��'�+��1 �'t��;� �:�,�� r��.�'��i��. aj��N�� and rnagistrate for and under the laws of the �� '��"�� 1� �� n ��:�� rights and duties of said appointment for a term of two (2) years. The Assistant Judge shall comply with all requirements of law, must perform all duties as required by law, and must comply with all the terms of this agreernent. Conditions and restrictions applicable to municipal judges under all applicable state statutes and under the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct are further incorporated as terms of compliance under this Contract. 2. The City shall compensate Assistant Judge as follows: (a) �'�W�'�:1T�� ,�ry�1�N� �1�� "ti�"�I�'�"��"1�". �➢��i�, ��.r��l� [��"�°»� — For tbe performance of any services as a municipal court judge (or as a statutory magistrate) for the City of Denton while presiding over any official court dockets or scheduled court sessions as assigned and directed by the Presiding Judge for Denton Municipal Court or scheduled through the municipal court coordinatoi•, Assistant Judge shall be entitled to compensation at a rate of $100,00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all aclditional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the Court shall not be included as billable tirne. (b� ��:N��.w�� rv��:�� r ��y �� .��r�,�°�°�� — � ��le�ut��.a�� r� ��"��°��.n� ��f ��w�� c�r��,i�;� �s�� Ci�� a�r��i�s��.� ��ge or magistrate during any time as assigned by the presiding judge or scheduled through the municipal court coordinatoi•, any office hours as required for the completion of any paper work, or document preparation shall be billed at $100.00 per hour with a one hour minirnum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) rninute increments. Travel time to and from the Court shall not be included as billable time. The Assistant Judge sha11 be entitled to compensation at a rate of $100 per hour for after hours warrant service when Presiding Judge is unavailable. Compensation is based on time and not the number of warrants. 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' �i � w 1 • � � 1" � 1 ' 1 r r ! .� Ii ,r � 1 , � �. � � # �� N! 1 �� ` 1 � 1 1 i'" . #� 1 � `� II` The Assistant Judge �vill receive docket as�ignrza��ts anci w�rk schedules within e sole �Cd��,�°,�.�ion of e r��it�i�� tw��c,i�r�l ;��;�� or er es��acTM�. e ssistant ,��t�� shall �v� no �,�t �rc�rl� lac�ti��°�, asw��ra�� ac ets or ��,�es a�t er �iam��;t��;1 y ll��. ��i 'n ��:� ��rc��: or �si��. � ��i�t.��1� J � is �i��r� ��m as��•��ac�� as t� rr��i�a�at��r� ��.�h•�, c�r as��nts o� ��.��,�,=��i�� .��:�;t:� ti��:��1 �a��a,��ar��:�.� �N�at ��11 ��F� ��r�ar� assi��r��nt� �� a��p�ct tr� �%N�:��:�� to ��.��a��.r�i��t�M �1°�a� ��N�� 't � �:"��.rrwn. 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M� � 1�� ?� � 1 � ;1 �,� ��' 1�, 1� i 1 1 �' 1 1� � 1 1 �� .. . ,, r � � � - . �� , r � �� / , . . . ., � ', � 1 i i i f ��; � f� 4 1 ` ^ � � - . i 1 . . , � , !i i 1 � " ' � �� .� M � � � ` 1 � � � • �r, � 1 � , 1 1' Ir 1 M. ..� ��,�1 u, -sr; #�'# Ii 1 11 !!" # 1i + " �, w � i4 i f �i „� 4 # � � . 1 '! ' ^ � � , 1 , ' �! " � 1 .Y r ; . . . � ; „ „ � . ' �. !� ► . � _ lt �. ��r-�a�i��.i that Assistant Ju�� a�t reimburse to the City for any actual costs ��r�� in these and other �°��°�s��,��;�, uses of City property. 7. The City �"�:a�� °�owledges that �� ,r"��;;�r��a.��t ��.r�� r��°�� x��cl��,��N �;�� magisteri�� N�s�,�ic�r�� as a judge or ��;��.��-�t� �ia�� a��.,��t��° ��,��q ��e�a��,, ��- �;��t�� agency, so long as the performance ��" �;�,L�� 1�� s�� t�b��:�� c��i�:�� of the office of r�r��r��„i��l judge for the City of Denton. 1'he City therefore FINDS that the p�,m�c�w��r��;;e of such duties or holding of any other such office is of benefit to the state of Texas, and consequently there is no conflict with the duties of this office. 8. The Assistant Judge shall at all times serve at the pleasure of the Council, and may l;�a ��°��a�v�� `��r:� ��fi��.� upon � �� :�r ��, C.�i�w.� N�� 1�� °��ove the Assi��ur�� ,��e�� fis�:�� f�i�� durin�;� �I��r° I��°�� r�i" c��"�cm� ��a.�m��a,��; �:e� and in acco�°�.��r+�,� vvit�r ��, ��:��sti��ent of �;:��1.��C��:�� at° �� "�m�� v��µ��.��t Code, or its successor, as same may hereaft��° 1.�� .rn��:a��:�. 9. During the term of this Cont�act, Assist�,�„�� W��r�� ;�-�� .��;�� ,e Presidi�� :��ac��t� of the Denton Municipal Court has sole ��i�r� ��.�,��ltr.�� ;��°� ti�::�� in the as��;i��r��l of compensable duties under this Contract, and that Assistant Judge has sole and absolute discretion to decline any such assignment upan reasonable prior notice. 10. The Assistant Judge may terminate this Contc•act by providing written notice of resignation not less than 30 days prior to date of terrnination. 11. The parties intend this statement of their agreement to constitute the complete, exclusive, and fully integrated statement of their agreement. As such, it is the sole expression of their agreement, and they are not bound by any other agreements of whatsoever kind or nature. This Contract represents the entire and integrated Contract between City and the Assistant Judge, and supersedes all prior negotiations and representations and/or Contracts either written or oral. This Contract may be amended only by written ��°¢��rl w�� t��y ��L� �:�� City and �I�� .�u��i��;�.�� .��c��. Th� ��i�t�:r�t�, Judge further ��a�� a��r�� NF�� t�� r��1�� read the 1�°e��,.��a��„ �.;"�r��°��i:� and ��r°�t��:��s the contents ��.r��`� �aMr�i ��i�� a� ��u�°�f�� ,;� their own ��r�� t. �� "� ��"��'� "�"��M'��4"��a� �:"�� ,�s caused this Contract to be signed in its �"�°�'�'�'� ��'�`��"� �'�� t� �c�r°��r„��m�d�; seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by �'��`� ��" ��-��", �� t�� ''��,�i;;t��. .��z�� r�� hereunto set his ar her hand and seal the �� d�� ,��G� ��¢�� w��i�l��:�. CITY OF �.� �;�„r�'�'� TEXAS �w..� ��. �� .... _ � ; ,� ��„�,��" e � "� �� "�"�"�� MAYO.. __.. �._ _.�., , _...w R Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Pa e 4 g I_ti Ijl�'�'�"A1 � � � RO A RIOS, CITY SEC �� ,�.�..��. � TARY .....w.,�.,. CITY OF DENTON �PRo�D �1�+ To LEriE�l. �RM: �� ,� � �I �i /� � � � ^� �� n ....�-+.��.� ..—.».... � °��tl # � �E�� mm �.eJ ',v°�M d �n� R�W � .��. ��tl� .... ...�� CITY �� "�,�� N �"F�� ,, � �� I� 6� � � > � �� ° o� � m� �� , � ' �� `� � n � � � �� t rr� n . o �� , j� �r '� �r ,� ao� w a � —� +�a� � �M�� i� � , u �,�; � � � �;, � ,� �� a� �° �� ' � .�. +�Ya d ��" p��, W �� T�� q {,ry� ry, � � � �f �^��P �tl �� R��( V af�� vw 4� � N Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 5 �� CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR A55ISTANT MUNICIPAL JUDGE � �o �......�� day ol� �� .�,� ��m.� THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into this �� °�'_ 20_� ��_ , by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "City", and HIMBERLY LAFFERTY, hereinafter referred to as "Assistant Judge". WITNESSETH: The City of Denton (hereinafter referred to as 66City") does hereby APPOINT and contract for the services of KIMBERLY LAFFERTY (hereinafter referred to as "Assistant Judge") to a TERM of APPOINTMENT of Two (2) years, beginning on the December 31, 2019, and continuing through midnight, December 30t", 2021. The City of Denton therefore appoints and designates said Assistant Judge as a municipal judge and magistrate for and under the laws of the State of Texas, with all the powers, rights and duties of said appointment for a term of two (2) years. The Assistant Judge shall comply with all requirements of law, must perform all duties as required by law, and rnust comply with all the terms of this agreement. Conditions and restrictions applicable to municipal judges under all applicable state statutes and under the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct are further incorporated as terms of compliance under this Contract. 2. The City shall compensate Assistant Judge as follows: (a) �;<t�[.1��`� ��E� �.C�� '��.��:��' ��r�� .��a��;�C"�"� — For the performance of any services as a municipal court judge (or as a statutory magistrate) for the City of Denton while presiding over any official court dockets or scheduled court sessions as assigned and directed by the Presiding Judge for Denton Municipal Court or scheduled through the municipal court coordinator, Assistant Judge shall be entitled to compensation at a rate of $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the Court shall not be included as billable time. �) ��"��;:�±� p�.�:��.J�� "��J��"� �M��W(�� ':r� d��,.��,�a��"��al — In addition to the performance of any duties in acting as a municipal judge or magistrate during any time as assigned by the presiding judge or scheduled through the municipal court coordinator, any ofiice hours as required for the completion of any paper work, or docurnent prepaxation shall be billed at $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) minute incrernents. Travel time to and from the Court shall not be included as billable time. The Assistant Judge shall be entitled to compensation at a rate of $100 per hour for after hours warrant service when Presiding Judge is unavailable. Compensation is based on time and not the number of warrants. 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" ' .r #� � ` � ,r ., . ,.. 1 ,' . � � i ` • � r F . . f " • � �` � 4i � `, i ., ' ., _,, . , 1+ !,!` f . � . . � �. provided that Assistant Judge must reimburse to the City for any actual costs involved in these and other permitted uses of City property. 7. The City further acknowledges that the Assistant Judge may perform judicial or magisterial functions as a judge or magistrate for another city, county, or state agency, so long as the perforrnance of such duties do not conflict with the duties of the office of municipal judge for the City of Denton. The City therefore FINDS that the performance of such duties or holding of any other such office is of benefit to the state of Texas, and consequently there is no conflict with the duties of this office. 8. The Assistant Judge shall at all times serve at the pleasure of the Council, and may be removed from office upon a 30 day notice. City may also remove the Assistant Judge from ofiice during their term of office pursuant to and in accordance with the requirement of §30.000085 of the Texas Government Code, or its successor, as same may hereafter be amended. 9. During the term of this Contract, Assistant Judge agrees that the Presiding Judge of the Denton Municipal Court has sole and absolute discretion in the assignment of compensable duties under this Contract, and that Assistant Judge has sole and absolute discretion to decline any. such assignment upon reasonable prior notice. 10. The Assistant Judge may terminate this Contract by providing written notice of resignation not less than 30 days prior to date of termination. 11. The parties intend this statement of their agreernent to constitute the complete, exclusive, and fully integrated statement of their agreement. As such, it is the sole expression of their agreement, and they are not bound by any other agreements of whatsoever kind or nature. This Contract represents the entire and integrated Contract between City and the Assistant Judge, and supersedes all prior negotiations and representations and/or Contracts either written or oral. This Contract may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the City and the Assistant Judge. The Assistant Judge further states that they have carefully read the foregoing Contract, and understands the contents thereof, and signs the same as their own free act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has caused this Contract to be signed in its name by Chris Watts, Mayor, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its City Secretary, and the Assistant Judge has hereunto set his or her hand and seal the day and year first above written. CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ASSIST, :��[" JUDGE: „ ,,,�,�� ,�r , � P� � �� 9��%°"� ��.,�°�p �� '�� . �..i � °��" � �� MAYOR .. __.._....-------. ' � �.� � , x � � ,. ,.,� l'� �� M�.� � �� " � Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 4 G� �� ,,e e�a� � ROSA RI S CITY S~k �f ��µ� �:. :�:. ECRETARY CITY OF DENTON �°��"�� " � � �r� ,, � �J��r� ° � ,� � ,� � � � , �9� , �u�"� � ��°� �` � �w�"�� , � . .e ma� a ) � rr� �� '�`�� ,� �� ,;J,. iPr � �;. ,� . �r'�o �µ � ��' ��` i� �ry�� r P ��'� `�. r�`" ,y, $��r� � � „��. , �„, wr °� � � " a q��! w�cu � a�rw � � w 'A,;�F ��%�� x�� b � �^� o �u,�� II Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 5 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL JUDGE THIS CONTRACT, is made and entered into this � day of , 20��...w. �� µ' `, by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "City", and KRISTINE PR,IMROSE, hereinafter referred to as "Assistant Judge". WITNESSETH: 1. The City of Denton (hereinafter referred to as "City") does hereby APPOINT and contract for the services of KRISTIiVE PRIMROSE (hereinafter referred to as "Assistant Judge") to a TERM of APPOINTMENT of Two (2) years, beginning on the December 31, 2019, and continuing through midnight, December 30t", 2021. The City of Denton therefore appoints and designates said Assistant Judge as a municipal judge and magistrate for and under the laws of the State of Texas, with all the powers, rights and duties of said appointment for a term of two (2) years. The Assistant Judge shall comply with all requirements of law, must perform all duties as required by law, and must comply with all the terms of this agreement. Conditions and restrictions applicable to municipal judges under all applicable state statutes and under the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct are further incorporated as terms of compliance under this Contract. 2. The City shall compensate Assistant Judge as follows: (a) �"�)�.�� l` ��+,`��:;�Nx�a ,��P"1� ""�"��:�DAY JAIL ARRAIGNMENTS — For the performance of any services as a municipal court judge (or as a statutory magistrate) for the City of Denton while presiding over any official court dockets or scheduled court sessions as assigned and directed by the Presiding Judge for Denton Municipal Court or scheduled through the municipal court coordinator, Assistant Judge shall be entitled to compensation at a rate of $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in ffteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the Court shall not be included as billable time. (b) {)�"F+,�+�:�� :�+��.2k�.�/ �"OURT SESSION AND PREPARATION — In addition to the performance of any duties in acting as a municipal judge or magistrate during any time as assigned by the presiding judge or scheduled through the municipal court coordinator, any office hours as required for the completion of any paper work, or document preparation shall be billed at $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the Court shall not be included as billable time. The Assistant Judge shall be entitled to compensation at a rate of $100 per hour for after hours warrant service when Presiding Judge is unavailable. Compensation is based on time and not the number of warrants. Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 1 (c) 1°w"�±��+:��1� �� (��_��:��,� J�IL ARRAIGNMENTS — When specifically assigned or designated by the Presiding Judge within his or her sole discretion, to perform magisterial duties in the City of Denton Municipal Jail, or other designated detention or holding facility, on either (a) officially designated City of Denton Holidays as designated by official city calendar, and (b) on Weekends (being defned as Saturdays and Sundays), the Assistant Judge shall be compensated at a per diem rate of $325.00 per day. The Assistant Judge shall, on any such designated weekends and holidays, perform all judicial and magisterial functions necessary for the timely magistration and processing of City-held prisoners, whether such would require one of multiple appearances on the same day of any such weekends or holidays. (d) �I"�-��i�M�+� "�I��.N�li�3(�J',��1:�7�M�."�r�.l� �°.1��'E+' �"N[+��r'I";��6�� — The City shall further compensate the Assistant Judge for any actual time expended or class hours spent in attendance at in-house judicial training or mandatory judicial staff ineetings as called by the presiding Judge, and such time shall be billed at $100.00 per hour with a one hour minimum, with all additional portions of time for the day billed in in fifteen (15) minute increments. Travel time to and from the meeting place shall not be included as billable time. (e) G'�.,��lT��."�"��' ��l7�w��"I�„i.., �DUCATION TRAINING — The Assistant Judge shall attend, and the City shall compensate Assistant Judge for sixteen (16) hours of attendance at an annual mandatory judicial education course offered by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC). The Assistant Judge shall be compensated at a rate of $100.00 per hour for each hour of classroom attendance of annual mandatory judicial education so long as they are not being compensated by any other municipality. Additionally, the City will pay hotel costs for a single room accommodation if not paid directly by the state. The cost of credit for Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) through TMCEC is voluntary and may be self-reported so the City will not pay MCLE fees or related expenses on Assistant Judge's behalf, whether for TMCEC or as required for attorney licensure. Also, unless the Assistant Judge receives the express prior approval of the Presiding Judge, the City will not reimburse the Assistant Judge or pay any cost incurred for travel or meals. The Judge's Office encourages the Assistant Judge to attend courses offered in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. (� �'1rt��i"� ��,�w�I,'� i�ll�� — A maXimum of eight (8) hours, cumulative of all categories, may be worked in a single day, absent approval of the Presiding Judge. For purposes of this provision, a day begins at 12:00 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. 3. The Assistant Judge agrees as follows: Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 2 The Assistant Judge agrees to render services at the aforementioned compensation terms. The Assistant Judge is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete time records, setting forth the date, description of services rendered, the time incurred in rendering such services, and the total time billed to City. Such time records shall be submitted to the Municipal Judge or the Judicial Coordinator for review on a bi-weekly basis, and on the same date as required for City personnel payroll. Payment will be processed and paid in accordance with the City's payroll schedule. No additional benefits beyond the stated hourly compensation or specified expense reimbursement will be provided. The Assistant Judge will receive docket assignments and work schedules within the sole discretion of the Presiding Municipal Judge or her designee. The Assistant Judge shall have no set work hours, assigned dockets or duties other than as directed by the Presiding Municipal Judge or designee. The Assistant Judge is given no assurances as to minimum hours, work assignments or specifc dockets and understands that all such work assignments are subject to change to accommodate the needs of the Court. The Assistant Judge shall be available to perform and shall perform if directed, the duties of the position, subject only to reasonable notice. The Assistant Judge must attend and complete any annual mandatory judicial education or other minimum judicial training as required by the State of Texas within the time periods as established by law. The Assistant Judge must maintain membership and licensure with the State Bar of Texas and pay all membership fees or dues on an annual basis as required by such membership or licensure. The Assistant Judge herein represents that such membership is in good standing and that all fees and mandatory continuing education requirements have been met at the time of this appointment. 4. The Assistant Judge shall not take on legal representation of a client if such representation would conflict with the Texas Code of Judicial Ethics or the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct. The Assistant Judge shall not take on representation of a client adverse to the City of Denton. The Assistant Judge shall not represent a client in a case where an employee of the City of Denton, in his/her capacity as an employee of the City of Denton is a witness or may be summoned to appear as a witness. 5. During the duration of this Contract, the Assistant Judge shall comply with all provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct, the Denton City Charter, Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code and all other applicable (aws pertaining to the operation of the Denton Municipal Court of Record, and his duties as a Magistrate. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Contract and said Code, Charter, Statutes and laws, the terms of said Code, Charter, Statues and laws shall govern. 6. The City herein acknowledges that the Assistant Judge may maintain a private law practice and may perform outside legal services so long as such legal services do not conflict with the Texas Code of Judicial Ethics or the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct. The City authorizes Assistant Judge to make use of the City's local phone system, computer, printer, copier, and fax machine, or the like, Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 3 provided that Assistant Judge must reimburse to the City for any actual costs involved in these and other permitted uses of City property. 7. The City further acknowledges that the Assistant Judge may perform judicial or magisterial functions as a judge or magistrate for another city, county, or state agency, so long as the performance of such duties do not conflict with the duties of the office of municipal judge for the City of Denton. The City therefore FINDS that the performance of such duties or holding of any other such office is of benefit to the state of Texas, and consequently there is no conflict with the duties of this office. 8. The Assistant Judge shall at all times serve at the pleasure of the Council, and may be removed from office upon a 30 day notice. City may also remove the Assistant Judge from office during their term of office pursuant to and in accordance with the requirement of §30.000085 of the Texas Government Code, or its successor, as same may hereafter be amended. 9. During the term of this Contract, Assistant Judge agrees that the Presiding Judge of the Denton Municipal Court has sole and absolute discretion in the assignment of compensable duties under this Contract, and that Assistant Judge has sole and absolute discretion to decline any such assignment upon reasonable prior notice. l0. The Assistant Judge may terminate this Contract by providing written notice of resignation not less than 30 days prior to date of termination. 11. The parties intend this statement of their agreement to constitute the complete, exclusive, and fully integrated statement of their agreement. As such, it is the sole expression of their agreement, and they are not bound by any other agreements of whatsoever kind or nature. This Contract represents the entire and integrated Contract between City and the Assistant Judge, and supersedes all prior negotiations and representations and/or Contracts either written or oral. This Contract may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the City and the Assistant Judge. The Assistant Judge further states that they have carefully read the foregoing Contract, and understands the contents thereof, and signs the same as their own free act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has caused this Contract to be signed in its name by Chris Watts, Mayor, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its City Secretary, and the Assistant Judge has hereunto set his or her hand and seal the day and year first above written. CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS °i "� �,�� , � �, � �.� ..,�._.� __ -�_ _,.ee �'�-�I�I� "I�fi�TTS, MAYOR ASSISTANT JUDGE: u �. ��m� �..�, M. . ��.,��z � r.___. ... KRISTINE PRIMROSE � Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 4 ATTEST: � ��'� �� . � � �� ..�. ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON FORM: ATTORNEY � " +� o-r ��i� ,� � � � �,� �'; w �� p-' a4 �` � '�w im�w,� n nh� � � � � �t a i � � � � �� .� � �� M� � � �' � �� , �,� � � � , � � �� ,�� f� � �� k tl41�� t � �m�� 4�� 4,m �rN'�'�" q�, �� ,„� °' p � o , � k �� ti � �;, ��ri� �w�;��;�� Assistant Municipal Judges Contract for Services Page 5