Appointment of all magistrates is required to be completed by the Flagstaff City Council for a two-year term under both the City Charter and FCC Section 1-15-001-0002(A). Appointment of On-Call Magistrates for the Municipal Court allows for ongoing operations of the court without interruption. On-Call Magistrates hear criminal, civil, traffic and local code violations that are filed in the Flagstaff Municipal Court. They conduct trials, both jury and non-jury, and sentence individuals within the parameters set by law. On-Call Magistrates are required for the ongoing operational needs of the Municipal Court. On-Call Magistrates are critical to the criminal and civil processes of the judicial branch.

Funding for all judicial positions is included in the approved budget of the Flagstaff Municipal Court. No additional budgetary impact is anticipated.

On-Call Magistrates are critical to the criminal and civil processes of the judicial branch. These appointments help maintain an independent judiciary that is necessary for the ongoing operations of our local government. A strong, independent, and fair judicial branch provides balance to criminal and civil matters that require resolution within our municipality.

Personnel - Attract and retain quality staff.

No, all On-Call Magistrate Candidates would be newly appointed.

Approve the appointments.
Don't approve the appointments and request alternative candidates for Council consideration.

Inform.