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