JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Chief Judge of the Municipal Court and the City Manager plans, organizes, manages, reviews, and generally administers the day-to-day operation of the Grosse Pointe Woods Municipal Court; serves as Administrator of the Municipal Court.  Performs related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as the Administrator of the Municipal Court performing all functions and duties as defined by Michigan statute, court policies, and applicable City policies.
• Assists in or develops and implements the goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Municipal Court.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, manages, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Coordinates, training, professional development, and performance management within the authority delegated to the position.
• Interprets and implements applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to court administration.
• Assists in or develops and implements the goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Municipal Court
• Selects personnel and provides for their training and professional development.
• Resolves employee disputes.
• Provides the fiscal management of the Municipal Court including, but not limited to, the preparation and administration of the budget; authorization and monitoring of expenditures; monitoring and distribution of revenue; auditing of bank statements and financial reports; maintenance of financial records including escheatable properties; justifies and authorizes the movement of court funds; prepares periodic financial reports for the Chief Judge and City Manager.
• Confers with Municipal Court Judge regarding laws, policies, and administrative programs and procedures.
• Plans and conducts studies related to court activities and functions.  Gathers and analyzes data, evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations and prepares narrative and statistical reports.
• Coordinates court technology, records access, information security, and confidentiality requirements with appropriate personnel.
• Manages the Municipal Court facilities including, but not limited to, the maintenance, renovation, physical security, safety, emergency preparedness, continuity procedures with appropriate City departments and public-safety personnel, and general care of the facilities.
• Completes other work as assigned.
   

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.