Government

Paola is organized under a Mayor-Council-Manager form of government.  The City Council has four members with staggered two year terms.  One City Council Member is elected from each of the city’s four Wards.  The Mayor is also elected for a two year term and is elected from the city at large.  The City Manager is hired to administer the daily affairs of the city under the direction of the Mayor and City Council who set the policy for the city.

Council Meetings

The City Council meets regularly on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month with the exception of December.  In December the Council meets only on the 2^nd Tuesday of the month. 

    
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                    City Hall - 19 E Peoria

Council Meetings begin at 5:30 pm and are held at the Municipal Court Room at the Paola Justice Center located at 805 North Pearl.   

Council Work Study Sessions

Council Work Study Sessions are scheduled as needed and are usually held on the 1^st Tuesday of the month.  These sessions usually begin at 6:30 pm and are also held the Municipal Court Room at the Paola Justice Center located at 805 North Pearl.

Open Meetings 

All City Council Meetings and Council Work Study Sessions are open to the public.

City Hall

19 E. Peoria, Paola, KS 66071  

Phone:  913-259-3600   

Office Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm