§ 20-10. Deputy clerks.

Pursuant to Article V and VIII of the City Charter and §§ 30.00009 and 30.00225 of the Texas Government Code, the director/clerk may hire deputy clerks, warrant officers and other personnel as needed for the proper operation of the courts, as authorized by the city manager and approved by the city council in the annual budget. The deputy clerks shall:

(1)

Assist the director/clerk in performing the duties of that position;

(2)

Execute fidelity bonds as may be required by law; however, the city may self-insure for these fidelity bonds as permitted by law;

(3)

Act for one another in performing services to the municipal courts as needed; and

(4)

Possess all of the powers of the clerk and shall discharge all of the attendant duties of the position as required.

(Ord. No. 100824, § 2, 5-5-05)