§ 12.8. CONSTABLE - COURT OFFICER.  


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  • The Municipal Judge shall appoint a Constable subject to the confirmation of the Council before such appointment shall be final. Such Constable shall serve for an indefinite term and may be removed by the Municipal Judge. In all other respects, he shall be subject to the general provisions of this Charter concerning officers of the city. The Constable shall have all of the powers conferred upon Constables, and shall do and perform all acts and duties required of Constables, by law. At the request and under the direction of the Municipal Judge, the Constable shall be the court officer of the Municipal Court and shall be responsible to the Municipal Judge for the maintenance of order in the courtroom and for the custody of violators of the provisions of this Charter and of the ordinances of the city while such persons are in the court. With the consent of the Chief of Police, the Constable may be one of the members of the Police Department of the city. As his compensation, the Constable shall be entitled to the fees to which constables are entitled by law. In addition to such compensation, the Council may provide for the payment of such additional salaried compensation as it deems proper. If the Constable is a member of the Police Department of the city and receives a salary from the city for his duties as a police officer, he shall not receive any additional salary for his duties as a Constable.