President of council

15-310. President of council. The city council shall elect one of their own body as "president of the council," who shall preside at all meetings of the council in the absence of the mayor; and in the absence of the president the council shall elect one of their own body to occupy the president's place temporarily, who shall be styled "acting president of the council." The president and acting president, when occupying the place of mayor, shall have the same privileges as other members of the council. History: L. 1871, ch. 60, § 31; April 3; R.S. 1923, § 15-310. Source or Prior Law: L. 1869, ch. 26, § 29, ¶ 43. Cross References to Related Sections: Additional powers of president, see 15-311. Attorney General's Opinions: Open public meetings; membership of a body; mayor-council form of government does not include mayor to constitute a quorum. 86-110. President of city council for city of the third class holds position at pleasure of council, may be removed from position without due process hearing. 2000-5. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Power of council to act in absence of mayor considered. The State, ex rel., v. Lander, 87 Kan. 474, 477, 478, 124 P. 364. 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