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KS Stat § 14-10a08 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 10a - Employees' Retirement Systems|14-10a08 Payments upon retirement or discharge from police or fire department.

14-10a08. Payments upon retirement or discharge from police or fire department. Any officer or member of any such police department or fire department who has served 22 years or more on such department and has reached the age of 50 years may make application to be retired, and if such application is made the respective board of trustees shall retire such officer or member and shall pay such officer or member monthly payments in amounts equal to 50% or, for those who retire on or after July 1, 1994, 55% of such officer or member's monthly salary at the date of retirement. If such officer or member has been discharged from such department by reason of disability or any other reason other than for conviction of a felony, or if such officer or member voluntarily terminated employment with such department, after such officer or member has served 22 or more years in such department, the respective board of trustees shall order and direct that such person, upon attaining the age of 50 years, be paid monthly payments in amounts equal to 50% or, for those who retire on or after July 1, 1994, 55% of the monthly salary of such officer or member at the date of discharge. No person who retires after the effective date of this act shall be paid any benefits under the provisions of this section while such person is a nonelective officer or employee of any municipal or quasi-municipal corporation receiving compensation from public funds.History: L. 1945, ch. 144, § 8; L. 1975, ch. 105, § 2; L. 1976, ch. 85, § 2; L. 1994, ch. 293, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 14-10a09 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 10a - Employees' Retirement Systems|14-10a09 Permanent disability benefits.

14-10a09. Permanent disability benefits. Any officer or member of any such police department or fire department who shall, while a member of such department and while engaged in the performance of his or her duties as such, be permanently injured or disabled, and upon an examination by a physician or physicians appointed by the board of trustees be found to be physically or mentally disabled as a result of such permanent disability or injury so as to render the officer or member unfit for the performance of his or her duties as a policeman or fireman, shall be entitled to be retired and the board of trustees shall thereupon order his or her retirement, and upon his or her being retired the officer or member shall be paid out of the respective pension funds, monthly, a sum equal to fifty percent of the amount of monthly compensation allowed such officer or member as a salary at the time of his or her permanent injury or disability: Provided, That the board of trustees may, when they deem it advisable, call back for re-examination by a physician any officer or member retired by reason of permanent disability under the provisions of this act, and if said examination discloses that said member is then able to perform his or her duties in said department, the member may be returned to service; and if said member, upon request fails or refuses to return to duty then all payments from said pension fund shall cease; and in the event such officer or member returns to duty, the time lost by reason of such injury or disability shall apply on his or her retirement time.History: L. 1945, ch. 144, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 14-10a10 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 10a - Employees' Retirement Systems|14-10a10 Certain pension benefits and rights nonassignable and exempt from taxes and legal process.

14-10a10. Certain pension benefits and rights nonassignable and exempt from taxes and legal process. Any annuity, benefits, funds, property, or rights created by or accruing to any person under the provisions of K.S.A. 13-14a01 et seq. or K.S.A. 14-10a01 et seq., and any acts amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto, are hereby made and declared exempt from any tax of the state of Kansas or any political subdivision or taxing body thereof, and shall not be subject to execution, garnishment, or attachment, or any other process or claim whatsoever, and shall be unassignable, except as specifically provided by law.History: L. 1945, ch. 144, § 10; L. 1974, ch. 345, § 2; L. 1977, ch. 68, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 14-10a11 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 10a - Employees' Retirement Systems|14-10a11 Funeral expenses.

14-10a11. Funeral expenses. Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 2001 Supp. 74-49,128, and amendments thereto, whenever an active or retired fireman or policeman shall die, the board of trustees shall appropriate from the pension fund a sum of $100 to be paid for funeral expenses for such fireman or policeman.History: L. 1945, ch. 144, § 11; L. 2000, ch. 152, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 14-10a12 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 10a - Employees' Retirement Systems|14-10a12 How pensions and benefits paid; annual report.

14-10a12. How pensions and benefits paid; annual report. All pensions and benefits paid and all moneys drawn from the respective pension funds, under the provisions of this act, shall be upon order of the respective board of trustees and signed by the president and secretary of such board, and payment shall be made by the issuance of city warrants or warrant checks as provided by law, when approved and passed by the governing body. The treasurer of the board of trustees shall prepare annually a report of the receipts and expenditures for the year ending December thirty-first of the previous year, showing the money on hand, how invested, and all moneys received and paid out, which report shall be filed with the city clerk.History: L. 1945, ch. 144, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 14-10a13 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 10a - Employees' Retirement Systems|14-10a13 Service in military forces may be credited on retirement time.

14-10a13. Service in military forces may be credited on retirement time. Any officer or member of such police department or fire department, who leaves such department and serves in the uniformed services of the United States shall be credited by the respective board of trustees, with time or any part thereof so served, in computing such officer's or member's retirement time for pension purposes, as required by federal law, including, not limited to, when applicable, the uniformed services employment and reemployment rights act of 1994, as in effect on July 1, 2008.History: L. 1945, ch. 144, § 13; L. 1998, ch. 64, § 14; L. 2008, ch. 113, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 14-10a14 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 10a - Employees' Retirement Systems|14-10a14 City election required; petition; exception.

14-10a14. City election required; petition; exception. The provisions of this act shall not apply to any city unless and until the governing body of such city shall submit the question of establishing pension funds under the provisions of this act to the vote of the qualified electors of the city at a regular city election and a majority of those voting thereon shall cast their votes in the affirmative: Provided, That if a petition signed by not less than ten percent of the qualified electors of said city as shown by the vote for mayor at the last city election is filed with the city clerk the governing body shall be required to submit the question of establishing pension funds under the provisions of this act to a vote at the next regular city election: Provided further, That any such city now operating under a retirement and benefit system, or either of them, may by resolution adopt the provisions of this act without first submitting the question thereof to the voters of said city.History: L. 1945, ch. 144, § 14; July 1.
KS Stat § 14-10a15 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 10a - Employees' Retirement Systems|14-10a15 Invalidity of part.

14-10a15. Invalidity of part. If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this act, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this extent the provisions of this act are declared to be severable.History: L. 1945, ch. 144, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 14-1101 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 11 - General Provisions|14-1101 When act applies.

14-1101. When act applies. All cities of the second class which shall adopt the provisions of this act by a majority vote of all electors voting at a special election called for that purpose, as hereinafter provided, shall be governed by the provisions of this act.History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 1; March 1; R.S. 1923, § 14-1101.
KS Stat § 14-1102 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 11 - General Provisions|14-1102 Government and powers to be exercised by board of commissioners.

14-1102. Government and powers to be exercised by board of commissioners. The powers hereby granted shall be exercised by the board of commissioners of such city as hereinafter set forth, and such board of commissioners shall have and exercise all such rights, powers and duties as are now or shall be hereinafter set forth, and such board of commissioners shall have and exercise all such rights, powers and duties as are now or shall be hereafter conferred by the laws of the state of Kansas upon the governing body of cities of the second class not in conflict with the provisions of this act.History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 2; March 1; R.S. 1923, § 14-1102.
KS Stat § 14-1103 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 11 - General Provisions|14-1103 Change of classification from city of third class to city of second class; governor's proclamation; when change effective; application of laws; tenure of officers; division into wards; registration of voters.

14-1103. Change of classification from city of third class to city of second class; governor's proclamation; when change effective; application of laws; tenure of officers; division into wards; registration of voters. Whenever any city of the third class operating under the commission form of government or under the commission-manager form of government shall attain a population of more than two thousand (2,000), and such fact shall have been certified by the governing body of such city to the governor, the governor shall, by proclamation, declare such city to be a city of the second class.The change in classification of any city under the provisions of this section shall take effect on the date the proclamation of the governor is issued unless a later date is specified therein, in which case the change and classification shall take place on such later date. The governing board of any such city, holding office at the time of the proclamation, shall continue to be the governing board of such city and the members of such board shall hold their respective offices until the next city election in an odd-numbered year.Such city of the second class shall be governed by and subject to all of the laws applicable to cities of the second class operating under the commission form of government and if such city was operating under the commission-manager form of government immediately prior to becoming a city of the second class, the laws of this state applicable to cities of the second class operating under the commission-manager form of government shall be applicable to such city. All ordinances in effect at the time such city shall become a city of the second class shall have full force and effect after such city shall become a city of the second class. Within fifteen (15) days after the date of change of classification of such city, the governing body of such city shall meet and divide the city into wards, and the county election officer provided by law shall provide for the registration of voters in the manner provided by law for such cities.History: L. 1957, ch. 94, § 2; L. 1968, ch. 274, § 37; April 30.
KS Stat § 14-1204 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 12 - Election And Removal Of Officers|14-1204 Election of mayor and commissioners; terms and tenure.

14-1204. Election of mayor and commissioners; terms and tenure. At the election first held in cities of the second class, adopting the provisions of this act, the mayor and commissioners shall be elected for four years; and at each election thereafter such officers shall be elected for terms of four years, and shall hold their offices until their successors are elected and qualified. The mayor and two commissioners shall constitute the board of commissioners of the city, and the mayor shall be the presiding officer of the board. Mayors and commissioners elected in the year 1967 shall have terms expiring in 1971. Mayors and commissioners elected in the year 1968 shall have terms expiring in 1973.History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 7; L. 1915, ch. 139, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 14-1204; L. 1968, ch. 274, § 38; April 30.
KS Stat § 14-1208 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 12 - Election And Removal Of Officers|14-1208 City primary election ballots.

14-1208. City primary election ballots. It shall be the duty of the county election officer in preparing the city primary election ballot to indicate clearly the names of all such candidates for the nominations for commissioner of finance and revenue and to indicate in like manner the names of all candidates for the nomination for commissioner of streets and public utilities. All candidates for the nomination for commissioner of finance and revenue shall be held to be candidates against each other and not be running against the candidates for nominations for commissioner of streets and public utilities. The candidates for nomination for commissioner of streets and public utilities shall be held to be candidates against each other and not to be candidates for the nomination of commissioner of finance and revenue.History: L. 1911, ch. 184, § 2; R.S. 1923, § 14-1208; L. 1968, ch. 274, § 39; April 30.
KS Stat § 14-1301 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 13 - Board Of Commissioners|14-1301 Qualifications of the mayor and commissioners.

14-1301. Qualifications of the mayor and commissioners. The mayor and each of said commissioners shall be a citizen of the United States and a qualified elector of such city.History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 10; R.S. 1923, § 14-1301; L. 1975, ch. 106, § 3; March 22.
KS Stat § 14-1302 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 13 - Board Of Commissioners|14-1302 Mayor or commissioner holding other office.

14-1302. Mayor or commissioner holding other office. No member of the board of commissioners shall hold any office of profit under the laws of any state or the United States, or hold any county or other city office; nor shall the mayor or commissioner ever be elected or appointed to any office created by or the compensation of which was increased or fixed by the board of commissioners while he or she was a member thereof until after the expiration of at least two (2) years after he or she had ceased to be a member of said board.History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 11; R.S. 1923, § 14-1302; L. 1953, ch. 110, § 1; April 7.
KS Stat § 14-1304 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 13 - Board Of Commissioners|14-1304 Bond of the mayor and commissioners; fixing the amount.

14-1304. Bond of the mayor and commissioners; fixing the amount. (a) The mayor and each of the commissioners, before entering upon the duties of office, shall give a good and sufficient surety bond, to be executed by a bonding company authorized to do business in Kansas, payable to and for the use and benefit of any such city, in the sum of not less than $5,000, conditioned for the faithful discharge of duties, and that such officer will save the city harmless from all loss caused by neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, or for the willful expenditure or misappropriation of any moneys, property or securities of such city in violation of law.(b) The cost of such surety bonds shall be borne by such city. In any city of the second class where the mayor or one of the commissioners is the custodian of any money or negotiable securities belonging to such city as the part of any trust fund, or other fund of the city, amounting to more than $5,000, such custodian of such money or securities shall furnish a surety bond as herein provided in a sum equal to the total amount of such money and securities in such person's possession as such custodian. The cost of such bond shall be borne by the city.(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply if the mayor or commissioners are included within a blanket or other surety bond covering other officers and employees of the city, in an amount not less than required by subsection (a) or (b).History: L. 1925, ch. 119, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 69, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 14-1305 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 13 - Board Of Commissioners|14-1305 Vacancy in office of mayor or commissioner, how filled.

14-1305. Vacancy in office of mayor or commissioner, how filled. In case of any vacancy from any cause in the office of mayor or any commissioner, the remaining members of the board of commissioners within 10 days after the occurrence of the vacancy shall elect some suitable person to fill the vacancy for the balance of the unexpired term of such office. If the remaining members cannot agree upon some such suitable person, then they shall call in the then city attorney who shall cast the decisive vote for such appointment. The resignation of the mayor or any commissioner elected under this act shall be made in writing for their action thereon. If the mayor or any commissioner shall remove from the territorial limits of the city, such removal shall ipso facto be deemed to create a vacancy in such person's office.History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 14; L. 1915, ch. 136, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 14-1305; L. 1968, ch. 274, § 40; L. 1985, ch. 80, § 5; May 2.
KS Stat § 14-1306 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 13 - Board Of Commissioners|14-1306 Commissioners to be governing body.

14-1306. Commissioners to be governing body. The board of commissioners shall constitute the municipal government of such city, and shall be the successors of the mayor and council, and upon the qualifications of the members of said board of commissioners all rights, powers, duties and emoluments of the then mayor and councilmen of any city adopting this act shall cease and terminate.History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 15; March 1; R.S. 1923, § 14-1306.
KS Stat § 14-1308 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 13 - Board Of Commissioners|14-1308 Meetings of board; quorum.

14-1308. Meetings of board; quorum. Said board of commissioners shall meet at least once every week in regular meeting in the city hall, at such times as shall be fixed by said board of commissioners, and take under advisement and act upon such business as may come before them. The majority of said board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but no final action shall be taken in any manner respecting the department of any absent commissioner unless such business has been made a special order, with notice to such commissioner of such contemplated action, or unless such action is taken at a regular meeting of the board.History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 17; March 1; R.S. 1923, § 14-1308.
KS Stat § 14-1401 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 14 - The Mayor|14-1401 Chairman of meetings of commissioners.

14-1401. Chairman of meetings of commissioners. The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the board of commissioners, except as herein otherwise provided.History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 18; March 1; R.S. 1923, § 14-1401.
KS Stat § 14-1402 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 14 - The Mayor|14-1402 Signing of ordinances; right to vote; no veto power.

14-1402. Signing of ordinances; right to vote; no veto power. The mayor shall sign all ordinances passed by the board of commissioners and shall have the right to vote as a member of the said board on all questions which may arise, but the mayor shall have no veto power.History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 19; March 1; R.S. 1923, § 14-1402.
KS Stat § 14-1403 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 14 - The Mayor|14-1403 Special meetings.

14-1403. Special meetings. The mayor and one commissioner shall have power to call special meetings of the board of commissioners, the object of which shall be submitted to the said board in writing, and the call and the object as well as the action of said board thereon shall be entered upon the journal by the clerk, and no other business shall be transacted except that mentioned in the call. A written notice of said special meeting shall be served personally upon each member of said board or left at the member's usual place of residence at least two hours before the time of such meeting. The notice shall state the time, place and object of such special meeting, and shall be issued by the city clerk to the chief of police, his or her deputy or a policeman, or other city employees, who shall be required to make such service at once as above provided, and the person serving such notice shall make a return in writing of the service, showing the manner of such service.History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 20; March 1; R.S. 1923, § 14-1403.
KS Stat § 14-1404 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities Of The Second Class|Article 14 - The Mayor|14-1404 Commissioner of finance to be acting mayor.

14-1404. Commissioner of finance to be acting mayor. The commissioner of finance and revenue shall act instead of the mayor at all times during which the mayor is unable to perform the duties of his or her office by reason of temporary or continual absence, sickness or disability, and the said commissioner shall be invested with all the powers and shall perform all the duties of the mayor of said city during such absence or sickness.History: L. 1909, ch. 82, § 21; March 1; R.S. 1923, § 14-1404.