The court shall be presided over by one or more full-time or part-time judges, at the discretion of the city council. The municipal judge shall be appointed by council for a term fixed by council, not to exceed four years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. The compensation of the municipal judge shall be as from time to time determined by the council. Any vacancy shall be filled in accordance with South Carolina Code, Section 14-25-25. (Prior code § 1-6-2)