Kansas Statutes Chapter 12. Cities and Municipalities § 12-10a07. Appointment of department heads; reports to mayor and council; removal

The mayor shall appoint the heads of all departments, subject to confirmation by the city council, and such department heads shall serve at the pleasure of, and report directly to, the mayor. The mayor, with the approval of the council, shall establish such departments as deemed necessary for efficient operation of the city, the powers and duties of which shall be prescribed by ordinance.

All department heads shall make regular reports to the mayor and the council and furnish the mayor and council with any information they may require. The council upon a unanimous vote, may remove any department head.