DATE: July 28, 2018
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Shauna R. Billingsley, City Attorney
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Consideration of Ordinance 2018-31 An Ordinance to Reappoint Deana Hood as City Judge for the City Court of Franklin, Tennessee. (08/14/18 WS and 1st BOMA Reading 8-0) SECOND AND FINAL READING
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning Ordinance 2018-31, An Ordinance to Reappoint Deana Hood as City Judge for the City Court of Franklin, Tennessee.
Background
On October 28, 2014, the City appointed Deana Hood to the City Judge position for a term of four (4) years. The term will expire October 28, 2018. Based on her performance during this term, the City believes it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Franklin to reappoint Deana Hood as City Judge.
Article X of the Charter provides that the term and compensation of the City Judge are to be provided by ordinance. Ordinance 2018-31 provides that Deana Hood will be appointed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to the position of City Judge for a term of four (4) years at a salary of $25,000.00 per year. She may be removed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for cause during that term. In the event that the position is vacated during the term, the vacancy shall be filled by an application and interview process.
Financial Impact
This position is budgeted for $25,000.00 per year.
Recommendation
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Staff recommends that the Board approve Ordinance 2018-31 as presented.