14-1305. Vacancy in office of mayor or commissioner, how filled. In case of any vacancy from any cause in the office of mayor or any commissioner, the remaining members of the board of commissioners within 10 days after the occurrence of the vacancy shall elect some suitable person to fill the vacancy for the balance of the unexpired term of such office. If the remaining members cannot agree upon some such suitable person, then they shall call in the then city attorney who shall cast the decisive vote for such appointment. The resignation of the mayor or any commissioner elected under this act shall be made in writing for their action thereon. If the mayor or any commissioner shall remove from the territorial limits of the city, such removal shall ipso facto be deemed to create a vacancy in such person's office.
History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 14; L. 1915, ch. 136, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 14-1305; L. 1968, ch. 274, § 40; L. 1985, ch. 80, § 5; May 2.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class
Article 13 - Board Of Commissioners
14-1301 Qualifications of the mayor and commissioners.
14-1302 Mayor or commissioner holding other office.
14-1304 Bond of the mayor and commissioners; fixing the amount.
14-1305 Vacancy in office of mayor or commissioner, how filled.
14-1306 Commissioners to be governing body.