[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Essex Fells as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 11-8-1948 by Ord. No. 230 (Sec.
2.28.010 of the 1992 Code)]
The Municipal Court of the Borough is created
and established pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided,
with all the functions, powers, duties, privileges and jurisdiction
now or hereafter conferred by law. The court shall have a seal which
shall bear the impression of the name of the court.
[Amended 1-24-1949 by Ord. No. 232 (Sec.
2.28.020 of the 1992 Code)]
A Judge of the Municipal Court duly appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council shall preside
over the Court. The Judge of the Municipal Court shall have the qualifications
required by law and shall be appointed for a term of three years and
until his successor is appointed and qualified. His annual compensation
shall be fixed and determined in the Borough salary ordinance and
shall be in lieu of any and all other fees.
[Amended 1-24-1949 by Ord. No. 232 (Sec.
2.28.020 of the 1992 Code)]
The Mayor shall also, with the consent and advice
of the Council, appoint for the Court a Clerk or Acting Clerk, to
perform the clerical work incident to the operation of the Court under
the direction of the Judge of the Municipal Court. The compensation
of the Clerk or Acting Clerk shall be fixed and determined in the
Borough salary ordinance or resolution and shall be in lieu of any
and all other fees or compensation for such services.
[Adopted 12-18-1990 by Ord. No. 90-573 (Sec. 2.28.030 of the 1992 Code); amended in its entirety 12-21-1992 by Ord. No.
92-605]
The appropriate municipal officials are authorized
and directed to enter into an agreement with the Township of North
Caldwell to consolidate the use of North Caldwell's Municipal Court
accommodations, supplies and personnel with the Essex Fells Municipal
Court pursuant to the following basic terms and conditions:
A.Â
The proceedings of the Essex Fells Municipal Court
shall be held in the facility of the North Caldwell Municipal Court,
and both courts shall be served by the Judge, Prosecutor and Court
Clerk serving the North Caldwell Municipal Court.
B.Â
The total expenses of conducting and administering
the Municipal Courts of both municipalities shall be apportioned 50%
to the Township of North Caldwell and 50% to the Borough of Essex
Fells.
C.Â
This arrangement shall be for a term of one year and
may be renewed and extended annually upon mutual agreement of each
municipality.
