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2020 Kansas Statutes
Chapter 15 - Cities Of The Third Class
Article 3 - Powers And Duties Of Mayor
15-311 Vacancy in office of mayor; temporary absence of mayor.
Universal Citation: KS Stat § 15-311 (2020)
15-311. Vacancy in office of mayor; temporary absence of mayor.
When any vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, by death, resignation, removal from the city, removal from office, refusal to qualify, or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled as provided by K.S.A. 15-201, and amendments thereto. In the case of the temporary absence of the mayor, the president of the council shall exercise the office of mayor, with all the rights, privileges and jurisdiction of the mayor, other than the appointment of council members or officers pursuant to K.S.A. 15-201 and 15-204, and amendments thereto, until the mayor returns.
History: L. 1871, ch. 60, § 32; R.S. 1923, § 15-311; L. 1988, ch. 84, § 4; L. 1993, ch. 17, § 1; July 1.
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