The administration of the city’s business shall be in the hands of the City Manager who shall be appointed by and hold office at the pleasure of the City Commission.

(Code 1961, 1-17-1; Ord. 1930; Code 2023)

The City Manager shall be chosen solely upon the basis of administrative ability. Choice shall not be limited by any residence qualifications.

(Code 1961, 1-17-2; Ord. 1930; Code 2023)

The City Manager shall receive a salary to be fixed by the Commission and shall give surety bond for the faithful performance of his duties in such amount as may be provided by ordinance.

(Code 1961, 1-17-3; Ord. 1930; Code 2023)

(a)   The City Manager shall be responsible for the administration of all of the affairs of the city. He shall see that the laws of Kansas and ordinances of the city are enforced.

(b)   He shall appoint and remove all heads of departments and all subordinate officers and employees of the city. All such appointments shall be made upon merit and fitness alone. He shall be responsible for the discipline of all appointive officers, and may without notice cause the affairs of any department or the conduct of any officer or employee to be examined.

(c)   He shall prepare and submit the annual budget to the Governing Body and also keep the city fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the city.

(d)   He may make recommendations to the Commissioners on all matters concerning the welfare of the city, and shall have a seat, but no vote, in all of the public meetings of the Governing Body.

(e)   He shall perform such other and further duties as may be required by law or ordinance.

(Code 1961, 1-17-4; Ord. 1930; Code 2023)

The City Manager shall countersign all warrants and combined warrants and checks issued by the Director of Finance. Expenditures shall be legal only on the basis of appropriations in the budget, and on the authority of warrants (warrants and checks) issued by the Director of Finance and countersigned by the said manager. In no case shall warrants be issued to exceed the cash balance in such fund.

(Code 1961, 1-17-5; Ord. 1930; Code 2023)