The City of Canby is seeking proposals for a municipal court judge (independent contractor) for an initial one-year agreement. Proposals are due by September 4, 2026. Duties include presiding over criminal and traffic court dockets, conducting trials, and issuing court orders. Minimum qualifications include three years of legal experience and Oregon State Bar membership. Evaluation considers overall experience, legal understanding, and cost.
Proposals are due to the municipal court by 5:00 p. m. on September 4, 2026. proposals are due to the municipal court by 5: 00 p. m. on september 4, 2026.
Proposers may suggest compensation models based upon hours of performance, per diem performance, or another model. Proposers may suggest compensation models based upon hours of performance, per diem performance, or another model.
The selection review team and city council shall take the following factors into account when recommending potential proposers and awarding the contract: overall experience, background, and qualifications, the ability to understand the legal requirements of the city and state criminal and traffic laws, the approach to the work outlined in the proposal and extent to which the proposal is thorough, original, comprehensive, and tailored to the needs of the city, the nature and extent of prior experience in performing legal services for general purpose local governments, relevant expertise outside traditional municipal legal functions, demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, public and private officials, and the general public, cost, and innovative approaches to code enforcement and court administration. The selection review team and city council shall take the following factors into account when recommending potential proposers and awarding the contract.
Proposals must meet minimum qualifications including a minimum of three years of legal experience, being a member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing, and being qualified under ORS **** will be initially screened to ensure the following minimum qualifications are met: a. minimum of three years of legal experience b. member of the oregon state bar in good standing c. qualified under ors ****
Failure of a proposer to respond to such a request for additional information or clarification could result in rejection of the proposers proposal. failure of a proposer to respond to such a request for additional information or clarification could result in rejection of the proposers proposal.