HomeMy WebLinkAbout1229 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 1229
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of a police court judge
by the City of Pasco, establishing the duties of the
position, and regulating the operation of the Pasco
Police Court.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco
its own police court pursuant to
to continue that practice, and
has chosen in the past to operate
R.C.W. Chapter 35A.20 and wishes
WHEREAS, the operation of Pasco Police Court is an important
matter to the citizens of Pasco; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Arthur J. Bieker is confirmed as Pasco Police
Court Judge for an appointment to a four-year term, which.term shall
be concurrent with the term of the term for the Justice of the Peace
under the general law effective in Franklin County (January 8, 1979,
to January 10, 1983).
Section 2. The salary for this position is to be set by
ordinance as required.
Section 3. The powers and duties of the Pasco Police Court Judge
shall be as contained in R.C.W. Chapter 35A.20 and shall include such
powers and duties as are required by all applicable laws.
Section 4. The Pasco Police Court shall be held at such times,
places, and in such a manner as the city council or the city manager
directs. It shall be the duty of the Pasco Police Court Judge to make
such local court rules not inconsistent with the court rules for
Justice Courts in Washington State necessary to fulfilling the duties
and obligations of the office and to otherwise promote the efficient
and judicious operation of Pasco Police Court.
Section 5. The city attorney shall not be required to appear in
matters where the other party does not have an attorney. Cases
involving the city attorney shall be given a preferential setting
and hearing over other cases.
PASSED by the City Council of
of uary 1979.
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ve yn Wells, Deputy City Clerk Che
AP ROVED AS TO FO :,
Dennis J. De Fe e, City Attorney
the City of Pasco this 2 day
t Bailie, Mayor
PLEASE RETURN THIS COPY TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
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POST OFFICE BOX 293 1 PASdO, WASHINGTON 99301
Judge Art Bieker
Municipal Court
Pasco, Washington 99301.
Dear Judge Bieker:
This letter is to announce your re -appointment as Police Court Judge
for the City of Pasco for a four-year term of office pursuant to R.C.W. .
35A.20.020, with your new term of office to begin January 8, 1979
and to run to January 10, 1983.
The appointment is subject to your acceptance of the terms of Resolution
No. 1229 adopted by the City Council on January 2, 1979, and your
acceptance of the following additional terms which are integral to the
future conduct of your office:
1. MEETINGS .OF THE COURT:
The Police Court shall continue to meet Monday afternoons and
Wednesday nights; provided, however, the City Council, on the
City Manager's recommendation, may modify the dates and times
when the Court shall meet.
2. COURT PROCEDURE IN RE CITY ATTORNEY:
(a) In cases involving the City Attorney's presence , the Court shall
make a good faith attempt to give precedence to the cases
involving the City Attorney, and these cases shall,:pneabe
heard first.
(b) Preferably, case settings involving the City Attorney shall be
in blocks of time so as to make the most effective use of the
City Attorney's time and, preferably, case settings involving the
City Attorney shall be set for Monday afternoon Court.
3. COURT PROCEDURE IN RE POLICE OFFICERS:
Whenever possible, Court cases involving the presence of Police
Officers from the Pasco Police Department, should be conducted
during regular working hours so as to avoid unnecessary overtime in
the Police Department.
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4. COURT PROCEDURE IN RE CITY MANAGER:
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(a) Whenever you, as Judge, because of illness or other sufficient
reason, cannot be on the bench, then you are to advise this
office in advance of Court as to who is to preside in your
absence.
Your signing and returning one copy of this letter of re -appointment will
signify your acceptance of the terms of Resolution No. 1229 and your
acceptance of the additional terms and conditions of office as spelled
out in this letter.
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Sincerely,
Leland F. Kraft
City Manager
Arthur Bi er
Police ourt Judge