12-2823. Appointment of manager, attorney, engineer and other officers; duties; bonds; compensation. - Kansas Statutes

12-2823

Chapter 12.--CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES Article 28.--PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

      12-2823.   Appointment of manager, attorney, engineer and other officers; duties; bonds; compensation. The board may appoint a general manager who shall be a person of recognized ability and experience in the operation of transportation systems. The general manager shall hold office during the pleasure of the board. The general manager shall manage the properties and business of the authority and the employees thereof, subject to the general control of the board, shall direct the enforcement of all resolutions, rules and regulations of the board, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the board. The board may appoint a general attorney and a chief engineer and shall provide for the appointment of other officers, attorneys, engineers, consultants, agents and employees as may be necessary for the construction, extension, operation, maintenance, and policing of its properties. The board shall define their duties and require bonds of such of them as the board may designate. The general manager, general attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers provided for pursuant to this section shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath of office. The compensation of the general manager, general attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by the board.

      History:   L. 1955, ch. 118, § 23; L. 1975, ch. 52, § 2; July 1.