The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform professional legal and administrative work while serving as the administrative head of the Municipal Court. Responsibilities include complying with the Constitution and laws of the State, rules and directives of the Supreme Court, and charter provisions and ordinances of the City. The Court has an exercised original jurisdiction of all proceedings for the violation of any ordinance of the City and concurrent jurisdiction over all misdemeanor violations of the law of the State, committed within the City. The Municipal Court tries both jury and nonjury cases. The Court is not a court of record.
Duties require the exercise of considerable independent judgement in adjudicating cases.
Work is performed in accordance with law and is subject to review by a higher court by way of an appeal of special action. Supervision is exercised over City Judges and management staff. This class reports to the Mayor and City Council. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Conduct Court, elicit pertinent information and confine witnesses and litigants to relevant issues.