There shall be a Municipal Judge, who shall be an officer of
the city appointed by the Commission for an indefinite term. The Municipal
Judge shall have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all cases
involving offenses against the charter and ordinances of the city;
provided that the Commission by ordinance may create a Minor Violations
Bureau with authority to dispose of cases arising out of designated
minor violations, such as minor traffic and parking violations, when
the accused waives his rights to be heard in court, pleads guilty,
and pays fines and costs. The Municipal Judge shall keep a record
of all proceedings of the Municipal Court, or the disposition of all
fines and other money collected. The Municipal Judge may issue warrants
and subpoenas, administer oaths and affirmations, make and enforce
all proper orders, rules and judgments, and punish for contempt.