[Adopted 12-16-86 as Ord. No. 78-86[1]]
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the salary of the Municipal Court Clerk/Administrator, which shall be set forth in the current Salary Ordinance of the city.
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.