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The Chief Presiding Judge shall be the administrative head of the City Court and charged with responsibility of complying with the Constitution and laws of the State, rules and directives of the Supreme Court, and Charter provisions and ordinances of the City. His duties shall consist of, but not limited to, the following:

1. Assignment of City Court judges to serve in the several divisions of the City Court.

2. Recording actions of the City Court.

3. Appointment and removal, subject to the civil service of the City of Phoenix, for cause of all court officers and personnel except City Court judges.

4. Organization and administrative supervision of all court officers and personnel.

5. Preparation and supervision of all arraignment, trial and sentencing schedules and other court schedules as he deems necessary.

6. Collection, safekeeping, and transfer to the City Treasurer of all fines, penalties and fees collected in City Court except as otherwise provided by law.

7. Filing all reports required by the Constitution and statutes of the State and the Charter and ordinances of the City.

8. Designation of a City Court judge as Assistant Chief Presiding Judge to serve at his pleasure and to perform such duties as the Chief Presiding Judge may delegate.

9. Adoption of regulations for the internal administration of the court. These court regulations may provide for, but are not limited to, the following: records management, access and safekeeping, information dissemination, public relations, court security, personnel conduct, intradepartmental contact; violations of these regulations shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action or removal or dismissal.

10. The recommendation to the City Council of salary ranges for all court positions and employment, except City judges.

11. The granting of salary increases within the ranges established by the City Council.

12. Preparation and administration of the annual budget. (Ord. No. G-1883, § 2)