Personnel & appointments in Kansas local government
What Kansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about personnel & appointments — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
560 Kansas meetings since 2024 covered personnel & appointments. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kansas with the most personnel & appointments activity
- Riley County, KS (81)
- Lyon County, KS (45)
- McPherson County, KS (42)
- Finney County, KS (37)
- Miami County, KS (30)
- Westmoreland, KS (28)
- Unified School District 497, KS (23)
- Montgomery County, KS (19)
- Pratt County, KS (17)
- Bonner Springs, KS (14)
- Pittsburg, KS (14)
- Junction City, KS (12)
Latest matching meetings
Spring Hill City Council to consider wastewater facility grant and sewer improvements
The City Council will review a request for a Kansas Water Office Grant to construct a new wastewater treatment facility. The body will also discuss sewer improvements for North Webster and various stormwater projects.
Board will hear updates on development, budget, safety system, and infrastructure
The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, a budget request from the Conservation District, a possible intrusion detection system, road and bridge projects, and compensation data. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and…
Newton City/County Airport Advisory Board to elect new member
The board will meet to elect a new member and review financial reports from June 30, 2026. Members will also continue discussions regarding the Joint Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Lyon County Commission to consider exceeding revenue neutral rate
The Commission will consider approving routine minutes, warrants, payroll, and appointments, discuss personnel changes, and decide whether to notify the County Clerk of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The revenue neutral rate notification is a required step for adopting a property tax levy that would…
City Council to consider interim city manager appointment
The City Council will meet to review the Mayor's appointment of an interim city manager. The body will decide whether to approve, deny, or modify the associated employment agreement.
Public Works updates on Bridge #100080 and inspection bid for Bridge #075010
The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, and personnel matters. They will consider three new county policies covering employee dress code, food and drink in county buildings, and use of the 4th and 5th floors. The board will receive…
County board to vote on tax increase beyond revenue neutral rate
The board will consider approving notices of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the county and Rural Fire District #1, which would allow tax increases. Other business includes a resolution to appoint the Director of Environmental Health, a petition for road vacation, discussion of a motor grader and a City…
County Commission to discuss District Court budget
The commission will consider routine consent agenda items (minutes, claims, add/abate orders) and hear department head reports including AMR/ADS-B site coordination, sheriff, fire chief, and emergency management. They will hold multiple executive sessions on personnel and security management, then take up new business…
Board to vote on 2026 Ice Rink Budget and bylaw amendments
The Board of Park Commissioners will consider approving the 2026 Ice Rink Budget and bylaw amendments, along with appointments to board positions. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of two new elected members, a receive-and-file report on river flow restrictions, and an update on the Park and Recreation Master…
Commission to consider mileage reimbursement rate increase to $0.725 per mile
The Lyon County Commission will consider changing the mileage reimbursement rate to $0.725 per mile to align with federal and state rates. They will also discuss personnel changes and consider travel approvals for staff to attend the APCO and NENA conferences. Warrants payable for July 10, 2026 are listed with no…
City to consider $254,640 sewer repair contract and bond sale resolution
The City Commission will consider awarding a $254,640 contract for sanitary sewer point repairs and lining to Mayer Specialty Services, and will vote on a resolution authorizing the sale of general obligation bonds. The consent agenda includes a mayoral appointment to the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory…
County to consider Cisco renewal, 287th Street road reconstruction
The Board will consider approving the annual Cisco renewal for IT infrastructure and a Notice to Proceed for the 287th Street Road Reconstruction Project along with the 2026 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program. Consent items include approval of July 1 minutes and vouchers/payroll. A presentation will recognize Q2…
Council to set public hearing on property tax exceeding revenue neutral rate
The Bel Aire City Council will consider a resolution to set a public hearing for September 1, 2026 on the city's intent to levy a property tax exceeding the revenue neutral rate. They will also vote on an appropriations ordinance totaling $1,533,157.08, change orders for street and multi-use path projects, and a…
Pratt County Commissioners to discuss Bueller contract
The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on economic development and noxious weeds. The board is scheduled to discuss a contract with Bueller and a membership renewal for the Chamber of Commerce.
McPherson County Commissioners to review health department debt and office purchases
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and personnel matters. The session includes requests for cell phone and office furniture purchases and a proposal to write off uncollectible health department debt for Q2.
Linn County Commission holds routine meeting with executive sessions
This meeting is largely procedural, covering consent agenda items (minutes, claims, add/abate/refund orders), department head reports, and three executive sessions for non-elected personnel and attorney/client privilege. No substantive ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.
Commission to discuss Transient Guest Tax rate increase and governance review
The Commission will clarify board direction on the proposed Transient Guest Tax rate increase and its governance and oversight. New business includes an emergency declaration for severe weather, property/casualty insurance renewal with Travelers, and several employee policy adjustments. Rezoning and a special use…
Council to consider exceeding revenue-neutral tax rate for 2027 budget
The City Council will discuss and potentially decide on the 2027 budget, including a consideration to exceed the revenue-neutral rate. They will also select a contractor for the S. Fifth St. stormwater design RFP and the 2026 street marking RFP. Appointments to fill vacancies on the Fox Hall & Cemetery Board and…
Greensburg City Council to review 2027 draft budget and 2025 financial audit
The City Council will review the draft budget for 2027 and receive a presentation on the 2025 financial audit. Additionally, the council will discuss the city's fireworks ordinance and appoint a member to the Greensburg Housing Authority.
Pratt City Commission to review airport authority and police funding requests
The City Commission will discuss renewals for health insurance and the Chamber of Commerce. Members will consider funding for water test wells and new police equipment. The meeting also includes appointments and ordinance changes for the Airport Authority.
Consider entering negotiations for High Risk Rural Road project
The Lyon County Commission will consider approving negotiations with Kirkham Michael and Associates for design and construction of the High Risk Rural Road signing and striping project. Other business includes signing a resolution to declare dormant uncollected personal property taxes, receiving the 2025 audit…
Council to discuss intent to exceed revenue neutral rate for 2027 budget
The Topeka Governing Body will consider consent agenda items including infrastructure projects and affordable housing funding, and hold two non-action discussions about the intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2027 budgets of the Topeka Metro Transit Authority and the City of Topeka. Appointments to four…
Board will consider resignation of James Mercuri and vote on new members
The WestCoHAB meeting will review the resignation of member James Mercuri and decide whether to accept it. The board will also consider applications for two new voting members, Tresa Rollison and Elizabeth Harris. Subcommittee reports on homeless engagement, priority populations, advocacy and policy, data and quality…
City Commission to discuss and possibly select city manager candidate
The Herington City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss city manager candidates in executive session and then take action on a candidate. No public comment is allowed. The meeting is to fill the city manager position.
Prison board to consider new hire and multiple resignations
The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet for a mostly procedural session, including approval of minutes, reports from probation and the correctional facility, and personnel actions. The board will consider one new hire (Michelle Zigarovich) and accept resignations from six employees. No policy changes or budget…
Pratt Area Humane Society budget request, election team appointment, PRMC talks
The Board will hear a budget request from Pratt Area Humane Society at 2:30 PM. Commissioners will also appoint a bipartisan team to oversee secure disposition of election materials per K.S.A 25-2708, and consider a termite protection renewal for the courthouse. An executive session on non-elected personnel and…
Board discusses updates on Bridge #235210 project and county agenda items
The commissioners will approve the meeting agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, and adds and abates. They will consider a letter of support for Prairie View, Inc.'s RCORP-Impact application and receive updates on the fuel island at the County Yard and the Bridge #235210 project. Additional items include…
Commission will discuss the county's compensation plan for future years
The Linn County Commission will consider a Compensation Plan for Future Years in June 2026. It will also review the airport's 1‑5‑year strategic plan requested on April 28 and a Heritage Trust Fund discussion with applications due in November. Additional items include the 4H Building Contract and a free summer…
Board to accept $643,354.88 technology upgrade grant
The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including acceptance of a $643,354.88 federal grant for technology upgrades, a $500,000 grant for community security upgrades, and numerous contracts for aging services, behavioral health, and early intervention programs totaling millions…
Senior center board to discuss staffing, facility updates, and upcoming events
The Senior Services Advisory Board will review board appointments, discuss staffing and facility updates, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda focuses on operational updates and planning for upcoming community activities.
County board holds budget workshop on compensation and 2027 requests
The Board of County Commissioners held a study session for a budget workshop. They reviewed employee compensation and received an overview of 2027 budget requests. No votes or decisions were taken during the session.
Council votes on new residential trash and recycling contract with Waste Connections
The Derby City Council will process a consent agenda containing routine approvals and a $450 nuisance abatement assessment. New business includes adopting updated pay scales for city staff, authorizing up to $35,000 for traffic signal design at Madison Ave and Oak Forest Ln, and securing a new residential waste…
City Commission considers employee ordinance and budgets
The City Commission will discuss proposed budgets for Harmony Fest 2027, Public Works, and Administration, and consider Ordinance R-3151 that establishes employee positions. An executive session will update the Chamber Master Agreement.
City Council discusses municipal judge personnel matters
The City Council will meet in a special call session to discuss personnel issues regarding a municipal judge position. The meeting is limited to an executive session and does not include public discussion items.
Thomas County commissioners discuss 2027 budget and landfill personnel
The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2027 budget request, including discretionary funds, and hold executive sessions regarding landfill personnel. The agenda also includes a discussion on a tow vehicle ordinance and road maintenance.
County to discuss wind turbine removal, data centers, and battery storage
The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a wind turbine removal agreement, regulations for data centers and battery energy storage systems, and the renewal of the Employee Assistance Program contract with Pawnee Mental Health. They will also review compensation for the county clerk and…
Herington City Commission to review candidates for City Manager
The City Commission is holding a special meeting to review candidates for the City Manager position. The body will enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters and then set a date for final interviews.
County to open bids for IT and GIS offices remodel
The Board will open bids for the remodel of Riley County's IT and GIS offices. Two executive sessions are scheduled for personnel matters and one for attorney-client consultation. The board will also hear updates from the Treasurer, Extension Director, and RCPD Director.
Newton reviews 2027 budget with staffing requests and tax implications
The City Commission holds a work session to discuss the 2027 budget, including requests for additional staffing and department priority items. They will also review the Economic Development/Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund, bond obligations, and preliminary mill levy rates. The session aims to connect the budget to…
Commission to discuss 2027 proposed compensation
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the proposed compensation plan for 2027. The meeting is a budget workshop, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.