CHAPTER 67C. RESTRUCTURE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN COUNTY CONTAINING CITY OF FIRST CLASS  


010. Repealed, 1984. [Repealed]
020. Repealed, 1984. [Repealed]
030. Repealed, 1986. [Repealed]
040. Repealed, 1986. [Repealed]
050. Repealed, 1986. [Repealed]
KRS 67C.101 to 67C.137 Consolidation of Local Governments in Counties Containing Cities of the First Class
101. Election to approve consolidation of county and city of the first class -- Powers, privileges, and jurisdiction of consolidated local government.
103. Consolidated local government council -- Council districts -- Redistricting following decennial census -- Terms, qualifications, and election of members and president -- Regular and special meetings -- Notice requirements -- Ordinances -- Vacancies -- Legislative powers -- Name of council.
105. Qualifications, election, title, and powers of mayor -- Procedure for filling vacancy in office of mayor.
107. Employees of city and county to become employees of consolidated local government -- Rights, privileges, and protections of employees -- Bargaining units and labor contracts -- Continuation of benefits of police and firefighters' pension funds.
109. Consolidated local government to have status of county and of city of the first class for the purpose of receiving government aid and grants.
111. Status of cities other than those of the first class located within the territory of the consolidated local government.
113. Continued existence of taxing and service districts located within territory of the consolidated local government.
115. Continued existence of laws of county and of city of the first class after consolidation -- Resolution of conflicts between existing laws -- Enactment of new laws for consolidated local government -- County attorney to serve as legal adviser -- Exception -- Meaning given to titles in ordinances.
117. Policy of equal opportunity for all citizens -- Policy of fair representation in all aspects of governance for minority citizens and businesses -- Consolidated local government to ensure achievement of policies.
119. Requirements for affirmative action plan for consolidated local government -- Responsibilities of Affirmative Action Office -- Employment opportunities to be equally available to all citizens -- Procedures governing awarding of contracts, leases, and other agreements with consolidated local government -- Hearing to ensure compliance and enforcement -- Affirmative action appeals.
121. Powers and duties of Sections 99 and 144 constitutional officers within territory of consolidated local government -- Terms, elections, powers, duties, and responsibilities of county clerk, county attorney, sheriff, jailer, coroner, surveyor, and assessor.
123. Continued existence of tax structure, tax rates, and level of services -- Certificate of delinquency on taxes owed city of the first class -- Continued effect of existing contracts, bonds, franchises, and other obligations -- Resolution of conflicts.
125. Limitation upon consolidated local government's power to levy property tax.
127. Continued existence of county's cooperative compacts prior to adoption of consolidated local government.
129. Salary of mayor.
131. Salaries for members of legislative council -- Authorization to hire staff persons.
133. State Auditor to annually conduct audit of consolidated local government's funds.
135. Division of county into legislative council districts after election approving consolidation -- Requirements for district plan -- Right of registered voter to bring action in Circuit Court.
137. Question of consolidation to be submitted to voters.
139. Authority over appointments upon establishment of consolidated local government.
141. Powers and responsibilities of mayor and other officers of consolidated local government.
143. Removal of elected officers of consolidated local government -- Hearing -- Vote of council -- Appeal -- Vacancy.
145. Service districts -- Taxes -- Alteration of service districts and change of boundaries.
147. Taxes and services in area of former city of the first class -- Imposition of different tax rates -- Urban service tax district -- Modification of boundaries.
Police Force Merit System in Consolidated Local Government
301. Definitions for KRS 67C.301 to 67C.327.
303. Ordinance creating merit system and merit board -- Duties of board -- Appropriation of funds for expenses of board.
305. Membership of merit board -- Appointment -- Removal -- Oath -- Election of police officers.
307. First meeting of board -- Officers -- Rules -- Voting.
309. Meetings of board -- Secretary -- Minutes -- Records.
311. Mayor's certification of information on police officers.
313. Police officers deemed qualified to continue duties and to be permanent employees -- Probationary officers.
315. Application to chief, assistant chief, and officers above the rank of captain.
317. Soliciting and receiving political contributions -- Appointment or promotion for political service -- Discipline for failure to make political contribution -- Opinions and beliefs -- Political or religious controversies -- Political activity prohibited.
319. Rules for qualification, appointment, and discipline of officers -- Chief examiner -- Promotional examinations -- Review of results -- Filling promotional vacancies.
321. Actions taken by chief against officers -- Written statement -- Answer -- Citizen charges of misconduct.
323. Review of disciplinary actions -- Hearings -- Appeal.
325. Rights of officer brought before board -- Subpoenas.
327. Promotional lists in existence upon establishment of consolidated local government -- Merit board.
Collective Bargaining for Police Officers in Consolidated Local Government
400. Definitions for KRS 67C.400 to 67C.418.
402. Employees' right to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining -- Mayor to represent consolidated local government.
404. Duty to bargain collectively.
406. Activities prohibited and duty to bargain in good faith.
408. Election of exclusive representative.
410. Unfair labor practices and remedies therefor -- Hearing -- Final order -- Appeal to Circuit Court.
412. Petition for fact-finding panel upon deadlock -- Hearings -- Findings -- Expenses.
414. Requirements for an agreement -- Enforcement in Circuit Court.
416. Consolidated local government to withhold dues and deliver to bargaining unit.
418. Police officer or labor organization not to participate in strike.