§ 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)   Qualifications;

      (4)   Salary;

      (5)   Term of office; and

      (6)   Bond, if required.

   (B)   Appointment. All nonelected city officers shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall be with approval of City Council.

   (C)   Removal. All nonelected officers may be removed by the Mayor at will unless otherwise provided by state law or ordinance. Upon removal of a nonelected 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)   Oath. Prior to entering office, all nonelected officers must take the oath prescribed by § 228 of the Kentucky Constitution.

(Ord. 22-02, passed 12-12-2022)

Statutory reference:

   Nonelected city offices, see KRS 83A.080(2), (3)