CHAPTER 7
CITY ELECTIONS

SECTION:

1-7-1: Election Of City Officers; Terms

1-7-2: Conducted In Compliance With State Statute

1-7-3: Qualification Of Mayor And Council Members

1-7-4: Vacancies In Office

1-7-5: Ward Division

1-7-1: ELECTION OF CITY OFFICERS; TERMS:

On the next Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each odd numbered year, there shall be elected one Council member from each ward. On the next Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2021, and on the next Tuesday following the first Monday in November of every fourth year thereafter, the Mayor and City Treasurer shall be elected for a term of four (4) years. Each Council Member, the City Treasurer, and the Mayor elected shall hold an office for a period of four (4) years. (Ord. 1177, 11-7-2016; amd. Charter Ord. 13, 2-3-2020)

1-7-2: CONDUCTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE STATUTE:

The election of the City officers shall be held in compliance with the provisions of Kansas Statutes Annotated article 21 of chapter 25. (Ord. 1177, 11-7-2016)

1-7-3: QUALIFICATION OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS:

The Mayor and City Council members must be qualified electors of the City as provided in the Kansas Constitution article 5, section 1. The Mayor may live at any location within the City. Council members must live within specified wards. The Council members must be actual residents of the ward for which elected at the time of their election. (Ord. 1177, 11-7-2016)