13-508. Mayor as peace officer; special policemen, term. The mayor shall be a conservator of the peace throughout the city, and shall at all times have power to appoint such number of special policemen as he or she may in cases of emergency deem necessary to preserve the peace of the city, and to dismiss the same at pleasure: Provided, Such policemen shall not serve longer than the next meeting of the council, unless confirmed by it.
History: L. 1903, ch. 122, § 72; March 18; R.S. 1923, § 13-508.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class
Article 5 - Executive Department; Powers And Duties Of Officers
13-502 General duties of mayor.
13-506 Signing and approval of contracts.
13-507 Signing of commissions; approval of bonds.
13-508 Mayor as peace officer; special policemen, term.
13-510 Special meetings of council.
13-511 Mayor may require reports from officers.
13-512 Enforcement of ordinances; neglect of duty by officers; jurisdiction outside city.
13-513 Vacancies in offices of mayor or councilman, how filled.
13-514 Aid in enforcing laws; mobs; call for militia; forfeiture by person refusing to obey call.
13-515 Remission of fines and forfeitures; reprieves and pardons.
13-516 Duties and salary of attorney.
13-518 General duties of clerk; records and accounts; deputies, salaries.
13-527 Appointive officers and employees; terms and salaries; vacancies.