ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 1

1-101. Code designated. 1

1-102. Definitions. 1

1-103. Interpretation. 2

1-104. Computation of time. 2

1-105. Titles of office, departments, etc. 2

1-106. Delegation of authority. 2

1-107. Acts by agents. 3

1-108. Prohibited acts; scope. 3

1-109. Construction. 3

1-110. Existing ordinances. 3

1-111. Effect of repeal. 3

1-112. Catchlines of sections. 3

1-113. Parenthetical and reference matter. 3

1-114. Amendments; repeal. 4

1-115. Ordinances. 4

1-116. Same; subject and title; amendment. 4

1-117. Same; publication. 4

1-118. Same; ordinance book. 4

1-119. Resolutions, motions. 4

1-120. City records. 5

1-121. Altering code. 5

1-122. Scope of application. 5

1-123. General penalty. 5

1-124. Severability. 5

ARTICLE 2.  GOVERNING BODY.. 6

1-201. Governing body. 6

1-202. Powers generally. 6

1-203. Regular meeting location and dates. 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

ARTICLE 3. CITY ADMINISTRATOR.. 9

1-301. Office created; appointment; qualifications. 9

1-302. Compensation and Tenure. 9

1-303. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities. 9

1-304. Orders and Reports. 11

ARTICLE 4. OFFICES AND EMPLOYEES. 12

1-401. Appointment. 12

1-402. Employees. 12

1-403. Removal. 12

1-404. Vacancy in office. 12

1-405. City clerk. 12

1-406. Same; fiscal records. 13

1-407. Same; seal; oaths. 13

1-408. Same; withholding agents. 13

1-409. City treasurer. 14

1-410. City attorney; office; duties. 14

1-411. City prosecutor; office; duties. 14

1-412. Appointment or employment in more than one position. 15

1-413. Conflict of interest. 15

1-414. Code of ethics. 15

ARTICLE 5.  PERSONNEL POLICY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS  18

1-501. Personnel rules and regulations. 18

1-502. Social security. 18

1-503. Same: submission of plan; compliance upon approval. 18

1-504. Employee benefits contribution fund. 18

1-505. Same; city’s share. 18

ARTICLE 6. OATHS AND BONDS. 19

1-601. Oath. 19

1-602. Oaths filed. 19

1-603. Bonds required. 19

1-604. Same; premiums. 19

1-605. Condition of bonds. 19

1-606. Approval of bonds. 20

ARTICLE 7. OPEN RECORDS. 21

1-701. Policy. 21

1-702. Record custodians. 21

1-703. Public request for access. 21

1-704. Facilities for public inspection. 21

1-705. Procedures for inspection. 21

1-706. Appointment of official custodians. 21

1-707. Designation of additional record custodians. 22

1-708. Duties of custodians. 22

1-709. Requests to be directed to custodians. 22

1-710. Inspection fee. 23

1-711. Copying fee. 23

1-712. Prepayment of fees. 23

1-713. Payment. 23

ARTICLE 8. REVENUE, FINANCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT   24

1-801. Capital improvements fund established. 24

1-802. Same; policy objective. 24

1-803. Same; plan of operation. 24

1-804. Same; investing. 24

1-805. Equipment reserve fund established. 24

1-806. Same; policy objective. 25

1-807. Same; plan of operation. 25

1-808. Same; investing. 25

1-809. Investment of idle funds; purpose and goals. 25

1-810. Same; authorized investments. 25

1-811. Same; procedures and restrictions. 27

1-812. Same; custody and safekeeping. 27

1-813. Sale or transfer. 27

1-814. Interest on time deposits. 28

1-815. Petty cash fund. 28

1-816. City sales tax; 0.75% for street, sidewalk and utility services. 28

1-817. Public safety equipment fund established. 28

1-818. Same; policy objective. 29

1-819. Same; plan of operation. 29

1-820. Same; investing. 29

1-821. Consolidated street and highway fund. 29