Article 4. City Manager
The administration of the City’s business shall be in the hands of a City Manager who shall be appointed by and hold office at the pleasure of the Council.
(Prior Code 2016 §105.170; K.S.A. 12-1023; Code 2021)
The City Manager shall be chosen solely upon the basis of administrative ability. Choice shall not be limited by any residence qualifications. The City Manager shall receive a salary to be fixed by the Council.
(Prior Code 2016 §105.180; K.S.A. 12-1025; Code 2021)
(a) The duties of the City Manager shall be as follows:
(1) The City Manager shall be responsible for all administrative affairs of the City. He/she shall see that the laws of Kansas and ordinances of the City are enforced.
(2) He/she shall appoint and remove at his/her pleasure all heads of departments and all subordinate officers and employees of the City. All such appointments shall be made upon merit and fitness alone. He/she shall be responsible for the discipline of all appointive officers, and may without notice cause the affairs of any department or the conduct of any officer or employee to be examined or terminated.
(3) He/she shall prepare and submit the annual budget to the Governing Body and also keep the Council fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the City.
(4) He/she may make recommendations to the Council on all matters concerning the welfare of the City, and shall have a seat, but no vote, in all of the public meetings of the Governing Body. He/she shall give a written or oral monthly report to the Council regarding City affairs.
(5) He/she shall perform such other and further duties as may be required by law or ordinance..