SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Reappointing Amanda Bailhache as the Town’s Municipal Judge
Department
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Operations
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Danielle Trujillo, Court Administrator
Meredyth Muth, Interim Town Manager
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 0 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $2,500 per month, $30,000 per year
Balance Available: $45,180
Fund General Fund
Line Item Number: 100-20-250-560000-000000
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Pursuant to Sections 8.03 and 9.01(4) of the Town’s Home Rule Charter, the Municipal Judge shall be appointed by the Town Council to serve a definite term of one-year and may be reappointed for subsequent terms.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution reappointing Amanda Bailhache as the Town’s Municipal Judge. Approve the Municipal Judge Services Agreement, setting Judge Bailhache’s compensation.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• Judge Bailhache’s current appointment for a one-year term ends on April 8, 2026.
• Judge Bailhache is seeking reappointment for a new one-year term and accepts the terms of the Municipal Judge Services Agreement.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Following an extensive RFP and interview process, Town Council appointed Amanda Bailhache as the Town’s Municipal Judge on April 8, 2025.
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attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution
2. Municipal Judge Services Agreement