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A League publication that is meant to provide information and resources for candidates pursuing local office. The guide includes useful background information concerning city government in Kansas, the election process, taking office, and the basics of governing. 

Since 1961, Kansas has been a Home Rule state via constitutional amendment; meaning that the people of Kansas have decided that they primarily prefer their local governments, rather than the state, making decisions for their communities.

Ordinance codification is the process of collecting, organizing, and publishing the ordinances for your city. The codification - or organization - of your city’s ordinances is an essential part of the governmental function. It provides both local governments and citizens with a body of current, enforceable laws, organized in a way that makes the code easy to use and reference.

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