CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATION

 


Article 1. General Provisions. 1

1-101.... Code designated. 1

1-102.... Definitions. 1

1-103.... Existing ordinances. 2

1-104.... Effect of repeal. 2

1-105.... Catchlines of sections. 3

1-106.... Parenthetical and reference matter. 3

1-107.... Amendments; repeal. 3

1-108.... Powers generally. 3

1-109.... Ordinances. 3

1-110.... Same; subject and title; amendment. 3

1-111.... Same; publication. 4

1-112.... Same; ordinance book. 4

1-113.... Resolutions, motions. 4

1-114.... City records. 4

1-115.... Altering code. 4

1-116.... Scope of application. 5

1-117.... General penalty. 5

1-118.... Severability. 5

1-119.... Outside collection fee. 5

Article 2. Governing Body. 6

1-201.... Governing body. 6

1-202.... Same; powers generally. 6

1-203.... Meetings. 6

1-204.... Quorum. 6

1-205.... Powers of the mayor. 6

1-206.... President of the council. 7

1-207.... Administrative powers. 7

1-208.... Vacancies on the governing body; how filled. 7

1-209.... Compensation. 7

1-210.... Expenses. 7

1-211.... Code of procedure for Kansas cities incorporated. 8

1-212.... Code of ethics. 8

Article 3. Officers and Employees. 10

1-301.... Appointment. 10

1-302.... Employees. 10

1-303.... Removal. 10

1-304.... Vacancy in office. 10

1-305.... City clerk. 10

1-306.... Same; fiscal records. 11

1-307.... Same; seal; oaths. 11

1-308.... Same; withholding agent. 11

1-309.... Assistant city clerk. 11

1-310.... City treasurer. 12

1-311.... City attorney. 12

1-312.... Appointment or employment in more than one position. 12

1-313.... Conflict of interest. 12

Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits  14

1-401.... Personnel policies and guidelines. 14

1-402.... Employee benefits contribution fund. 14

Article 5. Oaths and Bonds. 15

1-501.... Oath; affirmation. 15

1-502.... Oaths filed. 15

1-503.... Bonds required. 15

1-504.... Same; premiums. 15

1-505.... Condition of bonds. 15

1-506.... Approval of bonds. 16

Article 6. Open Records. 17

1-601.... Policy. 17

1-602.... Record custodians. 17

1-603.... Local freedom of information officers. 17

1-604.... Public request for access. 18

1-605.... Facilities for public inspection. 18

1-606.... Procedures for inspection. 18

1-607.... Appointment of official custodians. 18

1-608.... Appointment of local freedom of information officer. 19

1-609.... Designation of additional record custodians. 19

1-610.... Requests to be directed to custodians. 19

1-611.... Fee administration. 19

1-612.... Inspection fee. 19

1-613.... Copying fee. 20

1-614.... Prepayment of fees. 20

1-615.... Payment. 20

Article 7. Investment of Public Funds. 21

1-701.... Purpose and goals. 21

1-702.... Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories. 21

1-703.... Definitions. 21

1-704.... Investment of idle funds. 22

1-705.... Procedures and restrictions. 24

1-706.... Custody and safekeeping. 24

1-707.... Sale or transfer. 24

1-708.... Interest on time deposits. 24

Article 8. Revenue, Finance & Community Development 25

1-801.... Capital improvements fund. 25

1-802.... Helen M. Johnston Charitable Remainder Trust Fund. 25

1-803.... City sales tax; 0.50% for public facilities and buildings expiring after 20 years. 26