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 toqualify, 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 themayor, the president of the council shall exercise the office of mayor, withall the rights, privileges and jurisdiction of the mayor, other than theappointment of council members or officers pursuant to K.S.A. 15-201 and15-204, 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.