15-309. Remission of fines; reprieves and pardons. The mayor shall have power to remit fines and forfeitures, to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses arising under the ordinances of the city, by and with the consent of the council. But no such fine or forfeiture shall be remitted, or pardon granted, except at a legal session of the council, nor unless the reasons therefor, together with the order of remission or pardon, be entered on the journal by the clerk.
History: L. 1871, ch. 60, § 30; April 3; R.S. 1923, § 15-309.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 15 - Cities Of The Third Class
Article 3 - Powers And Duties Of Mayor
15-301 General powers and duties of mayor.
15-302 Signing of commissions and appointments.
15-305 Messages and recommendations to council.
15-306 Accounts and reports of officers.
15-308 Call for aid to enforce laws.
15-309 Remission of fines; reprieves and pardons.
15-311 Vacancy in office of mayor; temporary absence of mayor.