There shall be created and established the position of Municipal
Court Clerk/Administrator in the City of Orange Township, who supervises
and/or performs the specialized clerical work, requiring thorough
knowledge of the laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and procedures
relating to the operations of the Municipal Court; supervises the
office and other clerical and related operations of the Municipal
Court; and does related work as required.
The typical tasks and duties of the Municipal Court Clerk shall
be as follows: analyzes all facts and circumstances to determine whether
any laws or ordinances within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court
have been violated and determines whether a formal complaint should
be entertained; drafts and prepares all complaints and takes all oaths
thereunder; attests to court writs, processes, commitments, bench
warrants and subpoenas; prepares the court calendar; arranges for
court sessions; assists the Municipal Judge in arraignment of defendants;
calls and swears witnesses at trial of cases; receives and disburses
bail, fines, costs and other moneys paid into the court and accounts
therefor; maintains and/or supervises the filing of complaints, processes
and other court records, cash books, court dockets, traffic control
sheets, statistical records, reports and files; supervises and directs
the disposition of correspondence; superintends the physical condition
of the court premises and maintains decorum therein; prepares correspondence;
gives suitable assignments and instructions to assigned employees;
and supervises and/or performs the work involved in the establishment
and maintenance of relevant records and files.
The minimum qualifications of the person appointed Municipal
Court Clerk/Administrator pursuant to the provisions of this Article
shall be as follows: four (4) years of Municipal Court or comparable
office management experience or a college degree and two (2) years'
experience.