CHAPTER 6
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

SECTION:

1-6-1: Appointment; Compensation; Term

1-6-2: Oath Of Office

1-6-3: Bonds Of Officers

1-6-4: Duties Of City Officers

1-6-5: Deferred Compensation Plan

1-6-6: Employee Benefits Contribution Fund

1-6-7: City Administrator 

1-6-1: APPOINTMENT; COMPENSATION; TERM:

At the first meeting in February of each year, the mayor appoints, by and with the consent and confirmation of the city council, the following officers: a municipal judge, a city clerk, a chief of police, a fire chief, a city attorney, a superintendent of public works, a superintendent of parks, a building inspector and any other officers deemed necessary. The city council shall by ordinance specify the duties and compensation of the office holders, and by ordinance may abolish any office created by the city council whenever deemed expedient. The officers shall serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the city council. (Ord. 1178, 12-5-2016)

1-6-2: OATH OF OFFICE:

   A.   Required: All officers of the city, elected or appointed, shall take and subscribe or sign an oath or affirmation as follows:

I do solemnly swear (affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Kansas, and faithfully discharge the duties of            , City of Scott City, so help me God.

   B.   Forms; Maintenance: The city shall supply the necessary forms for the purpose of taking said oath, and said signed or subscribed oaths shall be kept by the city clerk. (1983 Code § 1-401)