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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-075 Approving Recruitment & Selection Process for Town MagistrateMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -075 RELA`l'I. N G` 1 `() M tJ N I C I PAL C OU R'F; APPROVING A RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS AND A JOB POSTING, INCLUDING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGE, FOR THE POSITION OF TOWN MAGISTRATE WHEREAS Marana Town Code Chapter 5 -2 provides that the Town Council shall ap- point a Town Magistrate as the presiding officer of the municipal court and that the Town Magis- trate shall be appointed to a two -year term; and WHEREAS the position of Marana Town Magistrate is currently held by Charles Davies, who has served with distinction in that position since 2008; however, Judge Davies recently an- nounced his intent to retire as of July 31, 2015; and WHEREAS the Town Council desires to recruit and select a highly qualified candidate for the position of Town Magistrate; and WHEREAS the Council finds that this resolution is in the best interest of the 'Fowls of Marana and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The recruitment and selection process for the position of Town Magistrate, as described in Exhibit A attached to and incorporated by this reference in this resolution, and the job posting for the position, attached to and incorporated by this reference in this resolution as Exhibit B, are hereby approved. SECTION 2. The Town's Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized to under- take all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms, obligations, and ob- jectives of this resolution. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 30 day of June, 2015. - ( )WN M im 00PPIP1 r 9 MARANA z V„f ATTEST: 410 6 %,4N ocelyn . Bronson, Town Clerk r y Mayor Ed honea Marana Resolution No. 2015 -075 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2015 -075 TOWN OF MARANA 2015 MAGISTRATE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS (All dates are approximate and subject to change) 1. July I — July 22, 2015. Post and advertise the position. Applicants will be required to complete an application and submit a resume and cover letter that discusses how their background meets the requirements of the position. 2. July 23 — August 3, 2015. The Human Resources Department completes screening of application materials for minimum qualifications, provides application materials to the Town Manager's office for review, and then forwards application materials for those candidates meeting minimum qualifications to the Town Council. 3. August 4, 2015. At the regularly - scheduled Town Council meeting, in an executive session scheduled for this purpose, the Council discusses and considers the candidates and provides direction to staff concerning development of interview questions. once the Council has identified the candidates to be invited for an interview, the Council will identify those candidates in public session and direct staff to schedule interviews. 4. Mid- August 2015. At either a regularly - scheduled Town Council meeting or a special Council meeting scheduled for this purpose, the Council will interview Town Magistrate candidates. Town Council interviews candidates and deliberates on selection in executive session, selecting a top candidate and alternates). In public session, the Town Council directs staff to conduct reference and background checks and begin contract negotiations with the top candidate (not identified by name at this time). 5. September 1, 2015. Council approval of Magistrate contract, or direction to staff to proceed with an alternate candidate if reference and background checks or contract negotiations are unsuccessful with the first candidate. If the latter is the case, Council will receive a briefing in executive session prior to providing direction to staff. 6. Mid- September -- October 1, 2015. Targeted start date for new Town Magistrate. 100042316.DOC /} Exhibit E to Marana Resolution No. 2015M075 YOUR CC 4 7rf TOWN maranaw'com ►�� i i7 Marana is one of Arizona's most desirable places to live, growing more than 9 percent between the 2010 Census and 2013. At more than 120 square miles and 40,000 residents, Marana lies approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. Marana incorporated in 1977 and uses the council - manager form of government. More than 300 professionals are employed by the Town. The Town of Marana is also home to the Southwest's largest Ritz - Carlton resort property. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Commerce, Community, Heritage, Innovation, and Recreation. Marana's standards are high, we strive to continue to be an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Value Statements are: We are dedicated to service excellence -We do what it takes to make the Town of Marana better -We treat everyone in our community (both employees and citizens) like family -We trust and value each other. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Town Magistrate is appointed by the Town Council for a two --year term to serve as the presiding officer of the Marana Municipal Court, as specified in Marana Town Code Chapter 5 -2. The Town Magistrate will ensure the fair and impartial application of state statutes, Town ordinances, and case law. This position is also responsible for managing municipal court operations. The powers and duties for this position are set forth and conferred upon the Town Magistrate under the provisions of the state constitution and statutes, the Marana Town Code and the ordinances and resolution of the Town. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: • Supervises any assistant town magistrates, judges pro tempore, magistrate's assistant, court administrator and other personnel of the Marana Municipal Court. Fixes all bonds, bails and other monies as provided by law. Presides over a variety of proceedings, including jury trials, bench trials, pre -trial conferences, sentencing hearings, probation revocation hearings, and hearings on orders of protection and injunctions against harassment petitions, and takes reasonable measures to assure prompt disposition of cases. Supervises and directs the activities of the municipal court operations by directing staff and overseeing the court budget. Communicates with Town leadership, court employees, attorneys, representatives from other agencies, and the general public to establish and maintain effective working relationships. KNOWLEDGE OF: • Rules of .Judicial Conduct • Arizona Rules of Court • State statutes, Town ordinances, applicable case law • Court procedures and operations * Practices and acceptable principles of sound financial and personnel management ABILITY TO. • Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing • Resolve operational and procedural problems • Maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations ■ Respond to citizen requests in a courteous and effective manner i Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established procedures Exhibit B to Nc [rana Resolul Jon No. 2015 -075 1 v + - Fa •: r.; .: _ tip;; =:(S:• " {:�.: ' % %:::- \':: :i•��' tip.: •': \` ..� .•ti;,.. � i�i:,�... .; ti':•�:��' -: �� ::':: :::: is •.:� ,•:t`:: �<ii`• "^ ::<, . 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'.:i3:.' :.:r•. - r %F `ski;::; '......;::�;:�: ' %� ;.��,: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. * Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school * Member of the State Bar of Arizona in good standing * 5 or more years of recent progressive experience as an attorney, judge or hearing officer * No prior history of removal for cause from a judicial position PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: * Experience managing legal and/or judicial staff as an attorney, judge or hearing officer * Experience as an attorney, judge or hearing officer in criminal or traffic cases in Arizona RECRUITMENT PROCESS: If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application, resume, and cover letter, by the closing date. TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION: 11555 West Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653 ph (520) 382 -3499 / fx (520) 352.3500 wwwmarana_.c QUESTIONS: Human Resources Staff Contact Fanni Acosta / 520- 382 -1934 / facos @m aranaaz. ov THE TOWN OF MARANA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION AT ANY STAGE OF THE APPLICATION/EXAM PROCESS DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ANY DEADLINES RELATED TO THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS OR CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO FILL OUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM. PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IF YOU WOULD LIKE THIS PUBLICATION IN AN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT.