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.
1,027 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 (79)
- Westmoreland, KS (65)
- Lyon County, KS (48)
- McPherson County, KS (42)
- Finney County, KS (37)
- Wyandotte County, KS (34)
- Hays Public Schools, KS (32)
- Miami County, KS (30)
- Thomas County, KS (26)
- Geary County, KS (24)
- Pratt County, KS (24)
- Montgomery County, KS (23)
Latest matching meetings
Board to advance Botanica water project and Woodland North Park lease to City Council
The Wichita Board of Park Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the August 10 meeting, hear public comments, and consider three new items for forwarding to the City Council. The board will also receive updates on park planning, appointments, and various department reports.
Wyandotte County Park Board to discuss 2027 budget and park projects
The Wyandotte County Park Board will meet on September 9, 2026, to review staff updates on park projects, discuss the 2027 budget, and consider a letter of support for the budget. The board will also hear updates on stormwater projects, Garland Park, and employee recognition.
Commission to hold 2027 budget hearing and consider adoption
The Pratt City Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget and then consider adopting it. They will also consider several other items, including library board appointments, agreement changes, and funding requests for electric utility equipment.
Commissioners to discuss recycling personnel with director Todd Bemis
The Coffey County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on September 8, 2026. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion with Noxious Weed/Recycling Director Todd Bemis regarding recycling personnel. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as the call to order, flag…
County board to discuss planning fees, health dept MOU, and legal session
The Riley County Commission is holding a regular business meeting with staff updates, work sessions, and administrative items. Key discussions include a planning and development fee schedule work session, a memorandum of understanding with Wichita State University, and an executive session for legal advice on pending…
City Commission to issue bonds, award HVAC bid, approve consent items
The Hays City Commission will consider adopting ordinances and resolutions to issue general obligation bonds and temporary notes, award a $43,700 HVAC bid for the Parks Department, and approve a consent agenda that includes adopting the Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance, a landscaping code…
Board reviews County Administrator compensation and first-year goals
The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review the compensation package and first-year goals for the County Administrator. The agenda also includes routine purchasing card requests, employee action forms, and a review of previous minutes. An executive session is scheduled to discuss…
Lyndon Council to review 2027 budget and equipment quotes
The Lyndon City Council is holding a special meeting to review the 2027 budget and consider quotes for a tractor gear assembly, police department equipment, and stormwater projects. They will also discuss the school crossing guard position and hold an executive session on non-elected personnel.
County Commission to hold executive session on personnel, hear budget reports
The Linn County Commission is meeting to handle routine consent agenda items and receive department head reports, including a 20-minute executive session on non-elected personnel. Budget presentations are scheduled from the Fire Chief, Emergency Management, and Soil Conservation, and an economic development update…
Council to vote on $9,600 salary study and set Sept 14 budget hearing
The City Council will decide whether to contract with Salary.com for a $9,600 compensation study and approve a public hearing for the 2027 budget on September 14. The meeting also includes approval of $322,392.57 in bills paid and an informational presentation on the 2027 budget. A prior meeting awarded a $42,200 bid…
Commission to consider $325K measles cost, library budget, truck purchase
The Geary County Commission will hear department reports and discuss the 2027 Dorothy Bramlage Library budget and Economic Development Commission matters. The health department director will present a monthly update that includes a request to seek appointment to the Junction City Housing Authority Board and…
County board to consider flood study support, revitalization plans
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, quarterly reports from the Treasurer and Juvenile Community Corrections, and several new business items. They will consider a letter of support for Coffeyville's flood risk management study, an update on the…
Council to award $88,160 shelter bid, amend beer license rules
The Bonner Springs City Council will vote on a consent agenda, a bid award, two ordinances, and a purchase agreement. Key actions include awarding a contract for a shelter at Center Park and amending the cereal malt beverage license process to remove council approval. The council will also authorize a purchase…
Prison board to consider terminations and other employment matters
The Westmoreland County Prison Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on employment matters, including terminations. The agenda also includes public comment and possible executive sessions for personnel and legal discussions. The meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at 11:30am in Room…
County to consider utility permit fee, commercial vehicle road restrictions
The Lyon County Commission will hold an action session to consider routine items like meeting minutes, warrants payable, and appointments, along with several substantive matters. These include a new utility permit application and fee, an updated resolution restricting commercial vehicle traffic on certain county…
Council to hear bull riding event, water project, library budget, tree code
The Caney City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, expenses totaling about $141,000, and payroll. New business includes presentations on a bull riding event, water project easements, library budget requests, and tree code enforcement, plus removal of a former…
City Commission to approve $2.96M GO bond sale and review FY2027 budget
The Sterling City Commission will consider approving the public sale of approximately $2,960,000 in General Obligation bonds, a supplemental agreement for water and sewer improvements, and will review the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund budget. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, accounts payable…
Council to approve 2027 budget publication, set hearing dates
The Louisburg City Council will consider approving the publication of the proposed 2027 budget, which includes a proposed tax rate of 19.385 mills, exceeding the revenue neutral rate of 16.889 mills. They will also discuss and set dates for the revenue neutral rate and budget hearings. Other items include bids for…
County Commission to review budget, sheriff report, and personnel matters
The Linn County Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, claims, and add/abate/refund orders. Department heads will present reports, including the sheriff's budget report and a clerk's executive session on non-elected personnel. The commission will also discuss the budget and may…
Council to approve 2027 Mission Hills contract and budget
The Prairie Village City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, policy amendments, and the 2027 Mission Hills contract and budget. They will also consider an ordinance for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration special event with alcohol sales, and discuss wastewater pump station…
County board to review EM/fire remodel, CIP projects, staff updates
The Riley County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular business meeting with several action and discussion items. The board will consider substantial completion of the EM/Fire remodel, activate CIP projects, and review an employee action form. They will also hear updates from the Public Works Director…
Commission to approve 2027 budget publication, $602K bond payment
The Lyon County Commission will consider routine approvals including meeting minutes, warrants, payroll, and appointments, plus personnel changes and permits. Major items include publishing the 2027 budget, a $602,821.53 bond payment to the State Treasurer, and several contracts and agreements.
Park Board reviews project updates and budget hearing date
The Wyandotte County Park Board will hold a hybrid meeting to receive staff updates on various projects. The agenda includes a Public Works Projects Update and departmental reports from Parks and Recreation staff. No specific votes on new ordinances or contracts are listed, as the meeting focuses on informational…
Topeka Council to vote on zoning changes, alley vacation, and $20.7M in spending
The Topeka Governing Body will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning changes, an alley vacation, and a $20.7 million expenditure ordinance. They will also discuss a rental registry pilot program, utility rates, and the 2027 operating budget. The meeting includes appointments to city boards and a recognition…
Senior Services Advisory Board to review mill levy assessment and upcoming events
The Derby Senior Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive director updates, and discuss facility and staffing changes. The board will also hear about the Sedgwick County Mill Levy Assessment scheduled for August 20 and review a list of upcoming activities and events.
Commission to review 2027 budget, fireworks ordinance, wetlands platform
The Newton City Commission will consider the 2027 budget recommendation, set a publication amount and hearing date, review the fireworks ordinance, and decide on a wetlands birdwatching platform agreement. They will also vote on consent items including minutes, an appointment, and a street closing for the homecoming…
Park board to approve 2026 ice rink budget, bylaw amendments
The Wichita Board of Park Commissioners will consider approving the 2026 Ice Rink Budget, 2026 Bylaw Amendments, and board position appointments. The board will also receive an update on the Park and Recreation Master Plan process and hear staff reports on finance, golf, maintenance, and other topics.
County board to hold zoning public hearing and discuss economic development
The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a zoning matter, receive updates on economic development and personnel, and consider an INA security addition request. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and vouchers, and a public comment period.
Council to consider $42,200 trail repair bid and $9,600 compensation study
The Edwardsville City Council will consider awarding a $42,200 bid to McConnell & Associates for trail sealing and authorizing a contract with Salary Consulting for a compensation study not to exceed $9,600. They will also review the 2027 budget and approve routine consent items including bills of $875,450.38 and a…
Board appoints Chris Purdum to fill District 2 seat
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, taking action on several items. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, warrants, personnel, donations, bank signer changes, and early graduation requests. They also entered executive session to discuss…
County commissioners to canvass ballots and consider contracts
The Brown County Commission will canvass ballots from a recent election, interview for a position, and consider routine items including payroll, accounts payable, and several contracts. The agenda includes a planning commission update and various administrative approvals.
Board to vote on $38,317 window blind replacement at Allen
The Hays USD 308 Board of Education will vote on consent items including a $38,317.92 window blind replacement at Allen Elementary, approve the RCEC MOU, and accept gifts to schools. The board will also introduce new administrators, discuss personnel in executive session, and consider a superintendent contract…
County board to recognize employee anniversaries and retirements
The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on August 10, 2026, featuring a presentation on the Second Quarter Anniversary/Retirement Recognition Program by Angela Lewis, Director of Administrative Services. The agenda also includes public comment, administrative communications, and an executive…
Commissioners to review budget, nuisance abatement, and grant application
The Board of Riley County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, at 8:30 AM. They will discuss a purchasing card request, review minutes and the tentative agenda, and hear several presentations. Key items include a year-to-date budget and expenditures report, a nuisance abatement for 2820…
County board to review bridge pay request, personnel, purchases
The McPherson County Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, personnel matters, and several department requests. Key items include a pay request for bridge replacement work, a laptop purchase, and cleaning services discussion.
Commission to vote on $94,743 bridge overrun, $1,500 conference travel
The Lyon County Commission will consider paying a $94,743.89 cost overrun on the Rocky Ford Bridge Replacement Project and approving $1,500 for three employees to attend the MINK Conference. They will also vote on a $13,031.10 invoice for a Sheriff's Office vehicle upfit, review an updated employee pay-grade table…
Council to discuss trash, library project, hire crossing guards
The Lyndon City Council is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine business: approving minutes and bills, plus updates on city trash service and the CDBG Library Project. New business includes hiring crossing guards for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major ordinances or…
Council to vote on 20-year franchise fee agreement with Midwest Energy
The Phillipsburg City Council will consider a proposed 20-year franchise fee agreement with Midwest Energy, extending the current 10-year term. The council will also vote on Appropriation Ordinance #1055-07-26B to pay bills totaling $28,428.75 and consider a personnel policy amendment. The meeting follows a July 20…
Pratt County Commissioners to receive economic and personnel updates
The Board of County Commissioners will hear updates on economic development and personnel requests. The meeting includes reports from the VSP and Noxious Weed departments.
Council to vote on raising employee healthcare savings limits and approve $455,582 in bills
The Goddard City Council will meet August 3, 2026 to approve routine bills totaling $455,582 and consider an Empower Flex Spending plan update that raises medical and dependent care limits. Three new business items include a public hearing for 611 N Spruce St, approval of a public works vehicle purchase, and a 2027…