The mayor of the town of Jonesville may from time to time appoint the mayor pro tempore of such town to serve in his stead as the presiding official over the mayor's court, and in any such case the mayor pro tempore shall so serve. Whenever the mayor pro tempore is appointed to preside over the mayor's court, he shall exercise the powers and authority of the mayor over said court. The mayor pro tempore for such service may receive such compensation as may be fixed by ordinance adopted by the board of aldermen.
La. R.S. § 33:441.4