[Rev. Ords. 1989, § 14-1]
The town council may constitute the probate court or annually
appoint a member of the bar of the state to sit as judge of the probate
court and may fill any vacancy occurring in such office.
[Rev. Ords. 1989, § 14-2; Ord.
of 4-19-2000, § 14-2]
The regular sessions of the probate court shall be held at least
once each month at the town hall at a time to be set by the probate
court.
[Rev. Ords. 1989, § 14-3]
The town clerk shall serve as clerk of the probate court.
[Rev. Ords. 1989, § 14-4]
(a) Whenever a party to any contested matter in the probate court of
such town shall so request, the town council acting as the probate
court of such town shall designate an appointee to sit as judge of
the probate court to hear and determine that particular contested
probate matter. Such request and designation shall be recorded in
the records of the probate court. The appointee shall have the power
and be subject to the duties of a probate court with respect to that
matter. If the appointee is a party to or interested in such matter
or is unable to perform his duties, no such designation shall be made.
The probate clerk shall attend all hearings and record all proceedings
before such appointee.
(b) Such appointee shall not be entitled to any fees of the probate court.
The probate court shall be entitled to the same fees as if the designation
had not been made. The appointee shall be entitled to receive from
the town such compensation as it may allow.