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Editor’s note–The designation “corporation court” appearing in the charter has been changed by directive in V.T.C.S., art. 1194A.
(a)
There shall be established and maintained a court designated as a “municipal court” for the trial of misdemeanor offenses, with all such powers and duties as are now or hereafter may be permitted by the laws of Texas to municipal, corporation or recorder’s courts.
(b)
The judge of said court shall be a qualified voter of the city, shall be appointed by the city council, shall hold his office at the pleasure of the city council, and shall receive such salary as may be fixed by ordinance of the city council.
(c)
The city secretary or a deputy shall be ex officio clerk of said court.
(d)
The clerk of said court and his deputies shall have the power to administer oaths and affidavits, make certificates, affix the seal of said court thereto, and generally do and perform any and all acts usual and necessary by the clerk of courts in issuing process of said courts and conducting the business thereof.
(e)
In case of disability or absence of the judge of the municipal court, or vacancy in the office, the mayor, or in the absence or disability of the mayor, the mayor pro tem shall act as judge of said court.