1. The governing body of a city with a municipal court may provide for the office of clerk of the municipal court, which may include deputy clerks of municipal court. The governing body of the city shall appoint the clerk and deputy clerk, with the consent of the municipal judge. The governing body shall fix the salary of the municipal clerk and deputy clerk.

2. The clerk and deputy clerk of the municipal court shall issue all process of the court, administer oaths, file and preserve all papers, docket cases, set trials, and perform other acts necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the court. The clerk shall receive, account for, and pay on a monthly basis to the city general fund all fines and forfeited bonds paid into the court.