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Consider a memorandum/resolution evaluating performance and considering compensation for the Presiding Municipal Judge.
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DATE: April 15, 2025
TO: Debbie Nash-King, Mayor
FROM: Kate McDaniel, Executive Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Compensation Consideration of Municipal Court Judge
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The position of Municipal Court Judge is currently filled by Kris Krishna. Kris Krishna has served in this capacity since April 11, 2022. Per City Charter Section 32, the City Council shall appoint a magistrate as a presiding judge for the court, and associates’ judges, as deemed necessary for the benefit and conduct of the court. Each judge shall be a competent and duly licensed attorney. The Council shall review the Presiding Municipal Judge’s job performance at least once annually and if a pay increase is deemed appropriate, it shall be approved by resolution. On April 15, 2025, the Mayor and City Council will conduct the Presiding Municipal Judge’s annual performance evaluation.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
City Charter Section 32 provides that the governing body may appoint a magistrate as a presiding judge for the court, and associates’ judges, as deemed necessary for the benefit and conduct of the court. Each judge shall be a competent and duly licensed attorney.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The Presiding Municipal Judge’s current annual salary is $153,699.94. Any additional COLA or merit-based increase would increase the total annual salary.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a recurring expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are budgeted in the General Fund Municipal Court accounts 100-51110-270-271-000000 thru 100-51700-270-271-000000.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes, funds are budgeted in the General Fund Municipal Court accounts 100-51110-270-271-000000 thru 100-51700-270-271-000000.
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ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Finance
City Attorney