Presides over the City Municipal Court and conducts hearings, trials, bond hearings, and preliminary proceedings. Interprets and applies South Carolina law, municipal ordinances, court rules, and judicial procedures; advises defendants of their rights; evaluates evidence; rules on motions; renders decisions; determines lawful fines and sentences; and issues warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and court orders. Maintains impartiality, confidentiality, judicial ethics, and required training and certifications.