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. 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. 4

1-117. General penalty. 5

1-118. Severability. 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. 7

1-206. President of the council. 7

1-207. Vacancies in governing body; how filled. 7

1-208. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities. 7

ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. 8

1-301. Appointment. 8

1-302. Same; qualifications. 8

1-303. City administrator; powers and duties. 9

1-304. City attorney; duties. 10

1-305. City attorney; removal. 11

1-306. Reserved. 11

1-307. City treasurer; duties. 11

1-308. Reserved. 11

1-309. Reserved. 11

1-310. Reserved. 11

1-311. Other appointive officers; powers, duties. 11

1-312. Appointive office salaries. 11

1-313. Illegal acts. 12

1-314. Reserved. 12

1-315. Appointment or employment in more than one position. 12

1-316. Conflict of interest. 12

ARTICLE 4. PERSONNEL POLICY.. 13

1-401. Personnel policies and guidelines. 13

ARTICLE 5. OATHS AND BONDS. 14

1-501. Oath; affirmation. 14

1-502. Oaths filed. 14

1-503. Bonds required. 14

1-504. Same; premiums. 15

1-505. Condition of bonds. 15

1-506. Approval of bonds. 15

ARTICLE 6. OPEN RECORDS. 16

1-601. Policy. 16

1-602. Record custodians. 16

1-603. Local freedom of information officers. 16

1-604. Public request for access. 17

1-605. Facilities for public inspection. 17

1-606. Procedures for inspection. 17

1-607. Appointment of official custodians. 17

1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer. 17

1-609. Designation of additional record custodians. 18

1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians. 18

1-611. Fee administration. 18

1-612. Inspection fee. 18

1-613. Copying fee. 18

1-614. Prepayment of fees. 19

1-615. Payment. 19

1-616. Incorporating records retention policy. 19

ARTICLE 7. INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS. 20

1-701. Purpose and goals. 20

1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories. 20

1-703. Definitions. 20

1-704. Investment of idle funds. 21

1-705. Procedures and restrictions. 23

1-706. Custody and safekeeping. 23

1-707. Sale or transfer. 23

1-708. Interest on time deposits. 23

ARTICLE 8. HOUSING REHABILITATION.. 24

1-801. Purpose and goals. 24

1-802. Membership and vacancies; officers. 24

1-803. Functions and duties. 24

1-804. Meetings and records. 24

1-805. Board termination. 24

1-806. Housing rehabilitation grant guidelines. 25

ARTICLE 9. REVENUE, FINANCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 27

1-901. Accounting. 27

1-902. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes. 27

1-903. Capital improvement fund. 28

1-904. Municipal equipment reserve fund. 29

1-905. City sales tax; 0.5% for property tax reduction. 29

1-906. City sales tax; 0.5% for street, storm water and other capital improvements. 30

1-907. City sales tax; 1% for sanitary sewer system expiring after 10 years. 30

1-908. City sales tax; 0.75% for sanitary sewer system expiring after 4 years. 30

1-909. Mill levy limitation for library purposes. 30

1-910. City sales tax; 0.75% for capital improvements expiring after 4 years. 30

1-911. City sales tax; 0.25% for recreational amenities expiring after 4 years. 30

1-912. Neighborhood revitalization plan. 30

1-913. Emergency Medical Service Rates. 31

1-914. City sales tax; special 1% for sanitary sewer system debt and operation and maintenance costs expiring after 10 years. 31

ARTICLE 10. HEARINGS. 32

1-1001.  Citizen right to hearing. 32

1-1002.  Administrative remedy; exhaust prior to legal action. 32

1-1003.  Request for hearing. 32

1-1004.  Notice to interested parties. 32

1-1005.  Service. 32

1-1006.  Proof of service. 33

1-1007.  Hearing procedure. 33

1-1008.  Failure to request hearing; time limit. 34