15-311

Chapter 15.--CITIES OF THE THIRD CLASS
PART I.--GOVERNMENT BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL AND GENERAL LAWS APPLICABLE TO CITIES OF THE THIRD CLASS

Article 3.--POWERS AND DUTIES OF MAYOR

     
15-311.   Vacancy in office of mayor; temporary absence of mayor.
When any vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, by death,
resignation, removal from the city, removal from office, refusal to
qualify, or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled as provided by K.S.A.
15-201, and amendments thereto. In the case of the temporary absence of the
mayor, the president of the council shall exercise the office of mayor, with
all the rights, privileges and jurisdiction of the mayor, other than the
appointment of council members or officers pursuant to K.S.A. 15-201 and
15-204, and amendments thereto, until the mayor returns.

     
History:   L. 1871, ch. 60, § 32;
R.S. 1923, § 15-311;
L. 1988, ch. 84, § 4;
L. 1993, ch. 17, § 1; July 1.