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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KAREN E. SHEFFER TO SERVE AS MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF GROVEPORT
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WHEREAS, Federal District case law currently precludes the Mayor from presiding over Mayor's Court; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint a magistrate to preside over, Mayor's Court sessions in light of the stated case law in regards to Mayor's Court; and,
WHEREAS, Karen E. Sheffer has rendered exemplary service as Mayor's Court Magistrate of the Groveport Mayor's Court; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Groveport that Mayor's Court sessions continue to adjudicate cases within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING:
Section 1: That the Mayor and/or Administrator are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Karen E. Sheffer to serve as Mayor's Court Magistrate.
Section 2: That shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
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Lance Westcamp, Mayor
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Ruthanne Sargus Ross, CMC
Clerk of Council
Approved as to form:
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Kevin C. Shannon, Law Director