Enforcement of laws and ordinances; jurisdiction

14-307. Enforcement of laws and ordinances; jurisdiction. The mayor shall be active and vigilant in enforcing all laws and ordinances for the government of the city, and the mayor shall cause all subordinate officers to be dealt with promptly for any neglect or violation of duty, and the mayor shall have such jurisdiction as may be vested in the mayor by ordinance over all places within five miles of the corporate limits of the city for the enforcement of any health, quarantine, cemetery or waterworks ordinance and regulation thereof. History: L. 1872, ch. 100, § 27; March 13; R.S. 1923, § 14-307. Source or prior law: L. 1862, ch. 46, art. 3, § 29; L. 1867, ch. 68, art. 2, § 8; G.S. 1868, ch. 19, § 22. Attorney General's Opinions: Powers and duties of mayor in cities of second class. 83-121. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026