§ 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, which may be specifically established or set by reference to another ordinance in which the compensation is specifically established.

   (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 the 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 or ordinance.

   (D)   The following are nonelected city offices: City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, Chief of Police, City Attorney, City Treasurer, Fire Chief, Code Enforcement Officer and Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrator.

Statutory reference:

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