12-10a07. Appointment of department heads; reports to mayor and council; removal. The mayor shall appoint the heads of all departments, subject to confirmation by the city council, and such department heads shall serve at the pleasure of, and report directly to, the mayor. The mayor, with the approval of the council, shall establish such departments as deemed necessary for efficient operation of the city, the powers and duties of which shall be prescribed by ordinance.
All department heads shall make regular reports to the mayor and the council and furnish the mayor and council with any information they may require. The council upon a unanimous vote, may remove any department head.
History: L. 1976, ch. 65, ยง 7; April 16.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities
Article 10a - Modified Mayor-council Form Of Government
12-10a02 Governing body, election; election of president of council; action by council.
12-10a03 Division of city into districts.
12-10a04 Mayor and council, terms; vacancies, how filled.
12-10a05 Compensation of mayor and members of council.
12-10a06 Powers and duties of mayor; vetoes; overriding.
12-10a07 Appointment of department heads; reports to mayor and council; removal.