(A) All non-elected city offices shall be created by ordinance which shall specify:
(1) Title of office;
(2) Powers and duties of office;
(3) Oath of office; and
(4) Bond, if required.
(B) With the exception of the Police Chief and all city police officers, all non-elected 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 non-elected officers may be removed by the Mayor at will unless otherwise provided by statute or ordinance. Upon removal of a non-elected officer at will, the Mayor shall give the officer a written statement setting forth the reason or reasons for the removal. However, this requirement shall not be construed as limiting in any way the at-will dismissal power of the Mayor.
(D) The city may create non-elected offices other than those referred to below. The following are non-elected city offices:
(1) City Clerk/Treasurer
(2) City Manager
(3) City Administrator
(4) Chief of Police
(5) Assistant City Clerk/Treasurer
(6) Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrator
(7) Civil Defense Director
(8) Fire Chief
(9) Assistant Fire Chief
(Am. Ord. 2003-12, passed 6-3-03)
Statutory reference:
Non-elected city offices, see KRS 83A.080(1),(2),(3)