Vacancy in office of mayor; temporary absence of mayor

15-311. Vacancy in office of mayor; temporary absence of mayor. When any vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, by death, resignation, removal from the city, removal from office, refusal to qualify, or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled as provided by K.S.A. 15-201, and amendments thereto. In the case of the temporary absence of the mayor, the president of the council shall exercise the office of mayor, with all the rights, privileges and jurisdiction of the mayor, other than the appointment of council members or officers pursuant to K.S.A. 15-201 and 15-204, and amendments thereto, until the mayor returns. History: L. 1871, ch. 60, § 32; R.S. 1923, § 15-311; L. 1988, ch. 84, § 4; L. 1993, ch. 17, § 1; July 1. Source or Prior Law: L. 1869, ch. 26, § 23. Attorney General's Opinions: Filling vacancy in office of mayor of city of third class; powers and duties. 90-85. 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