Section 23. - Municipal judge to be appointed.

The municipal court of The City of Edmond, as now provided for by the Constitution and laws of the State of Oklahoma, is hereby continued, except as herein provided. The mayor and council shall appoint a fit and proper person, a resident and citizen of Edmond, as judge of said court, with official title of municipal judge. Such appointment by the mayor and council shall be subject to the provisions of this Charter with reference to removal. In this Section the term judge includes judges.

The mayor and city council may authorize the municipal judge to employ and supervise such employee or employees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of his duties. The municipal judge may submit an annual budget through the city manager outlining the amounts required for the proper conduct of his office, to include requirements for personnel, office equipment, supplies or any other needs the municipal judge may determine. (Amended General Election, April 3, 1979).

Section 24. - Compensation.

The salary and compensation of the municipal judge shall be fixed by the mayor and council and paid monthly. The said judge shall make a report to the mayor and council monthly, showing the number of cases before him the proceeding month, the name of the defendants, the charges against each, the name of the arresting officer, and the disposition of the case. (As amended in 1937).