§ 31.35 ESTABLISHMENT OF NONELECTED CITY OFFICES.

   (A)   All nonelected city offices shall be created by ordinance which shall specify:

      (1)   Title of office;

      (2)   Powers and duties of office;

      (3)   Oath of office;

      (4)   Bond, if required; and

      (5)   Compensation.

   (B)   With the exception of the Police Chief and all city police officers, all nonelected city officers shall be appointed by the Mayor with approval of City Council. The Police Chief and all city police officers shall be appointed by the Mayor at will and such appointments need not be approved by City Council.

   (C)   All nonelected officers may be removed by the Mayor at will unless otherwise provided by statute.

   (D)   The City Clerk/Treasurer is the only nonelected city official.

Statutory reference:

   Nonelected city offices, see KRS 83A.080 (1), (2)