13-513. Vacancies in offices of mayor or councilman, how filled. When any vacancy shall happen in the office of mayor by death, resignation, absence from the city, removal from office, refusal to qualify, or otherwise, the president of the council for the time being shall exercise the duties of the office of mayor, with all the rights, privileges and jurisdiction of the mayor, until such vacancy is filled or such disability is removed, or, in case of temporary absence, until the mayor shall return; and in case of such vacancy, other than temporary absence or disability, the president of the council shall become mayor. Thereupon the council shall elect from its membership a new president of the council. Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of councilman, the governing body shall appoint an elector of the ward where the vacancy occurs to be councilman for the balance of the unexpired term.
History: L. 1903, ch. 122, § 77; R.S. 1923, § 13-513; L. 1968, ch. 274, § 21; April 30.
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.