APPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCESAPPENDIX A – CHARTER ORDINANCES\Charter Ordinance No. 4

A CHARTER ODINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, KANSAS, FROM K.S.A. 15-209, INSOFAR AS IT APPLIES TO APPOINTEES OF THE CITY BEING RESIDENTS OF SAID CITY.

BE OT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, KANSAS;

Section 2.04.030.  The City of Clearwater, Kansas, by the power vested in it under Article 12, Paragraph 5, of the Kansas Constitution, does hereby exempt itself from provisions of K.S.A. 15-209 insofar as said section applies to the appointment of nonresidents of the City as city officers.

Section 2.04.040.  Hereafter, the Mayor, with the consent of the Council, may appoint at the first regular meeting of the Governing Body in May of each year, or at such later time during said year as may be convenient, all officers authorized to be appointed by said Mayor, without regard to the residence of said appointee, provided that said residence is within the State of Kansas.

Section 2.04.050.  Except as herein specifically provided, other provisions of K.S.A. 15-209 not pertaining to the residence of appointees shall apply in all respects to the City of Clearwater, Kansas.

(12-06-1976)