§ 5-1-2. DEFINITIONS.

The following words, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

ASSOCIATE MAGISTRATE. A full time termed judge of the city court, appointed by the city council, other than the presiding magistrate.

CITY MAGISTRATE. Any judge of the municipal court, including the presiding magistrate, associate magistrate, pro tern magistrate and interim magistrate.

CIVIL TRAFFIC HEARING OFFICER. a city court employee assigned special duties by . the presiding magistrate pursuant to the city code.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION. action taken by the State Bar of Arizona or the Supreme Court of Arizona, or any other licensing authority for attorneys or judges including reprimand, censure, suspension or disbarment.

INTERIM MAGISTRATE. A judge appointed by the city council to perform the duties of a presiding magistrate during an absence or vacancy greater than three weeks, but not greater than six months.

PRESIDING MAGISTRATE. The full time judge appointed by council, charged with the management and administrative responsibility of the municipal court.

PRO-TEM MAGISTRATE. A full or part time temporary judge of the city court appointed by the city council or presiding magistrate.

(Ord. 1400, passed 5-6-2014)