ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 1

1-101. Code designated. 1

1-102. Definitions. 1

1-103. Existing ordinances. 2

1-104. Effect of repeal. 2

1-105. Catchlines of sections. 3

1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter. 3

1-107. Amendments; repeal. 3

1-108. Ordinances. 3

1-109. Same; subject and title; amendment. 3

1-110. Same; publication. 3

1-111. Same; ordinance book. 4

1-112. Resolutions, motions. 4

1-113. City records. 4

1-114. Altering code. 4

1-115. Scope of application. 4

1-116. General penalty. 4

1-117. Severability. 5

ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY.. 6

1-201. Governing body. 6

1-202. Same; powers generally. 6

1-203. Same; meetings. 6

1-204. Same; quorum. 6

1-205. Powers of the mayor. 6

1-206. President of the council. 7

1-207. Administrative powers. 7

1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled. 7

1-209. Compensation. 7

1-210. Expenses. 7

1-211. Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities. 8

1-212. Code of ethics. 8

ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. 10

1-301. Appointed and non-appointed positions. 10

1-302. Terms. 10

1-303. Employees. 10

1-304. Removal. 10

1-305. Vacancy in office. 10

1-306. City clerk. 10

1-307. Same; fiscal records. 11

1-308. Same; seal; oaths. 11

1-309. Same; withholding agents. 11

1-310. City treasurer. 12

1-311. City attorney; office; duties. 12

1-312. City superintendent. 12

1-313. Appointment or employment in more than one position. 13

1-314. Conflict of interest. 13

ARTICLE 4. PERSONNEL POLICY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS  14

1-401. Personnel rules and regulations. 14

ARTICLE 5. OATHS AND BONDS. 15

1-501. Oath. 15

1-502. Oaths filed. 15

1-503. Bonds required. 15

1-504. Same; premiums. 15

1-505. Condition of bonds. 15

1-506. Approval of bonds. 16

ARTICLE 6. OPEN RECORDS. 17

1-601. Policy. 17

1-602. Record custodians. 17

1-603. Public request for access. 17

1-604. Facilities for public inspection. 17

1-605. Procedures for inspection. 17

1-606. Appointment of official custodians. 17

1-607. Designation of additional record custodians. 18

1-608. Duties of custodians. 18

1-609. Requests to be directed to custodians. 18

1-610. Fee administration. 19

1-611. Inspection fee. 19

1-612. Copying fee. 19

1-613. Prepayment of fees. 19

1-614. Payment. 19

1-615. Local freedom of information officer; appointment and duties. 20

ARTICLE 7. INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS. 21

1-701. Purpose and goals. 21

1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories. 21

1-703. Definitions. 21

1-704. Investment of idle funds. 22

1-705. Procedures and restrictions. 24

1-706. Custody and safekeeping. 24

1-707. Sale or transfer. 24

1-708. Earnings and records. 24

ARTICLE 8.  MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND   25

1-801. Fund established. 25

1-802. Policy objective. 25

1-803. Plan of operation. 25

1-804. Investing. 25

ARTICLE 9. REVENUE, BUDGETING, FINANCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 26

1-901. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes. 26

1-902. Intangibles tax. 26

1-903. Transient guest tax. 26

1-904. Public building commission. 26

1-905. City sales tax; 1.00% for a swimming pool and other general expenses. 27

ARTICLE 10. LAND BANK.. 28

1-1001.       Land bank established. 28

1-1002.       Board of trustees. 28

1-1003.       Administrative staff. 28

1-1004.       The Stafford Land Bank. 28

1-1005.       Board provisions. 29

1-1006.       Powers. 29

1-1007.       Same; transfer of property. 29

1-1008.       Duties. 30

1-1009.       Terms/conditions of sale of property. 30

1-1010.       Taxation of properties held by Land Bank; exceptions. 31

1-1011.       Sale proceeds. 31