CHAPTER I. ADMINISTRATION

CHAPTER I. 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.   Ordinances. 3

1-109.   Same; subject and title; amendment. 3

1-110.   Same; publication. 3

1-111.   Same; ordinance book. 4

1-112.   Resolutions, motions. 4

1-113.   City records. 4

1-114.   Altering code. 4

1-115.   Scope of application. 4

1-116.   General penalty. 4

1-117.   Severability. 5

1-118.   Collection of debts by commercial firm authorized. 5

1-119.   Establishment of Uniform Schedule of Fees and Costs by Resolution. 5

ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY.. 6

1-201.   Governing body. 6

1-202.   Powers generally. 6

1-203.   Same; meetings. 6

1-204.   Same; quorum. 6

1-205.   Powers of the mayor. 6

1-206.   President of the council. 7

1-207.   Administrative powers. 7

1-208.   Vacancies in governing body; how filled. 7

1-209.   Compensation. 7

1-210.   Expenses. 7

1-211.   Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities. 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 agents. 11

1-309.   Assistant city clerk. 11

1-310.   City treasurer. 12

1-311.   City attorney; office; duties. 12

1-312.   City engineer. 13

1-313.   Appointment or employment in more than one position. 13

1-314.   Conflict of interest. 13

1-315.   Employee benefits contribution fund. 13

ARTICLE 4. CITY ADMINISTRATOR.. 15

1-401.   City administrator. 15

1-402.   Powers, duties and responsibilities of city administrator. 15

1-403.   Orders and reports. 16

ARTICLE 5. OATHS AND BONDS. 17

1-501.   Oath. 17

1-502.   Oaths filed. 17

1-503.   Bonds required. 17

1-504.   Same; premiums. 17

1-505.   Condition of bonds. 17

1-506.   Approval of bonds. 18

ARTICLE 6. OPEN RECORDS. 19

1-601.   Policy. 19

1-602.   Record custodian. 19

1-603.   Public request for access. 19

1-604.   Facilities for public inspection. 19

1-605.   Procedures for inspection. 19

1-606.   Appointment of official custodian. 19

1-607.   Designation of additional record custodians. 20

1-608.   Duties of custodian. 20

1-609.   Requests to be directed to custodians. 20

1-610.   Fee administration. 21

1-611.   Inspection fee. 21

1-612.   Copying fee. 21

1-613.   Prepayment of fees. 21

1-614.   Payment. 21

1-615.   Local freedom of information officers. 22

1-616.   Appointment of local freedom of information officer. 22

ARTICLE 7. INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS  23

1-701.   Purpose and goals. 23

1-702.   Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories. 23

1-703.   Definitions. 23

1-704.   Investment of idle funds. 24

1-705.   Procedures and restrictions. 26

1-706.   Custody and safekeeping. 26

1-707.   Sale or transfer. 26

1-708.   Interest on time deposits. 26

ARTICLE 8. REVENUE, FINANCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT   27

1-801.   Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes. 27

1-802.   Capital improvement fund. 28

1-803.   Municipal equipment reserve fund. 28

1-804.   Economic development incentives. 29

1-805.   City sales tax; 1% for general improvements. 29

ARTICLE 9. ADVISORY BOARDS. 30

1-901.   Advisory Boards; Created. 30

1-902.   Member appointments. 30

1-903.   Ad hoc committees. 30

1-904.   Exempted. 31

1-905.   Adherence to city policy, rules and regulations. 31

1-906.   Funds. 31

1-907.   Contracts. 31

1-908.   Spending. 31

1-909.   Duties. 31

1-910.   Compensation. 34