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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
5.A.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 06/08/2016
- Department Head:
- Kay Macuil
- Submitted By:
- Kay Macuil, City Attorney, Attorney's Office
Action Requested:
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding ratifying a contract for a Judge Pro Tempore / Administrative Manager for the San Luis Municipal Court. (Kay Marion Macuil, City Attorney and Tadeo A. De La Hoya, Interim Manager)
SUMMARY:
The Presiding Judge for the Superior Court for Yuma County has supervisory powers over the municipal courts in Yuma County. In March of this year and In consultation with City staff, the Presiding Judge appointed Justice of the Peace Juan M. Guerrero to fill the vacancy of the Magistrate created by the retirement of Rosendo Morales while the City recruited for a permanent replacement.
After working with the San Luis Municipal Court, Presiding Judge Maria Elena Cruz issued an Administrative Order on May 23, 2016 appointing Cora Romine as Judge Pro Tempore / Administrative Manager replacing the Justice of the Peace for coverage of the San Luis Magistrate. Cora Romine was a Justice of the Peace for Wellton and before that worked many years as a Clerk in Yuma.
The functions of the Judge Pro Tempore / Administrative Manager include maintaining oversight and control of all of the San Luis Municipal Court records used to conduct court business as well as coverage of the duties of Magistrate. The full Administrative Order and Contract are attached.
Cora Romine began work on June 1, 2016 and will be paid under the regular billing cycle June 16, 2016. As is the case with all Judge Pro Tempore, the travel costs are to be covered. So a City vehicle and fuel costs for commuting from Wellton for work will be provided by the City.
As of the date of publication of this Agenda, the City's recruitment process for Magistrate was complete and an offer had been extended for recommendation to City Council.
Staff recommends ratifying the contract for Judge Pro Tempore / Administrative Manger with Cora Romine.
After working with the San Luis Municipal Court, Presiding Judge Maria Elena Cruz issued an Administrative Order on May 23, 2016 appointing Cora Romine as Judge Pro Tempore / Administrative Manager replacing the Justice of the Peace for coverage of the San Luis Magistrate. Cora Romine was a Justice of the Peace for Wellton and before that worked many years as a Clerk in Yuma.
The functions of the Judge Pro Tempore / Administrative Manager include maintaining oversight and control of all of the San Luis Municipal Court records used to conduct court business as well as coverage of the duties of Magistrate. The full Administrative Order and Contract are attached.
Cora Romine began work on June 1, 2016 and will be paid under the regular billing cycle June 16, 2016. As is the case with all Judge Pro Tempore, the travel costs are to be covered. So a City vehicle and fuel costs for commuting from Wellton for work will be provided by the City.
As of the date of publication of this Agenda, the City's recruitment process for Magistrate was complete and an offer had been extended for recommendation to City Council.
Staff recommends ratifying the contract for Judge Pro Tempore / Administrative Manger with Cora Romine.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO APPROVE AND RATIFY THE CONTRACT WITH CORA ROMINE FOR JUDGE PRO TEMPORE / ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER AS PRESENTED.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- Yes
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- City
- TOTAL:
- 6,440.00
- BUDGETED:
- Yes
- AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER:
- $13,390.00
- GL ACCT # & NAME/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
- 100-160-80000
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
This is a temporary position for an undetermined time for $35 per hour plus a city-provided vehicle and fuel to commute for work from Wellton to the San Luis Municipal Court.