§ 26-44. Temporary vacancy and appointments.

(a)

In the event of a temporary incapacity or absence of a duly elected or appointed municipal judge, the municipal judge may appoint, to serve in his place during such temporary incapacity or absence, a person qualified for election or appointment as municipal judge, as provided in subsection (c) of this section.

(b)

In order to ensure timely hearing and processing of all cases, the municipal judge may appoint, for a temporary period, to serve simultaneously with him, a person qualified for election or appointment as municipal judge, as provided in subsection (c) of this section.

(c)

All such temporary appointments shall:

(1)

Be made in writing and filed in the office of the clerk;

(2)

Be made from a list of persons, which list has been approved by the council by motion duly adopted and filed in the office of the clerk;

(3)

Be effective for a period of not more than 30 days from the date of appointment unless approved by the council for a longer period, by motion duly adopted; and

(4)

In no event, extend beyond the incumbent municipal judge's regular term of office.

(Code 1985, § 2.68.060)