The City Clerk is hereby appointed as official record custodian of City records for purposes of the Kansas Open Records Act and is hereby charged with responsibility for compliance with that Act with respect to all City records. The City Clerk may appoint one or more employees as an authorized designee. Such designee shall have the duties and powers as set out in the Kansas Open Records Act and this chapter. The City Clerk shall preserve and protect all public records from damage, disorganization and theft and shall assist, in a timely and efficient manner, any person making request for access to any open public record. (Ord. 20206 § 3, 9-10-19; Ord. 17226 § 15, 1-27-98. Code 1995 § 2-82. Formerly 2.20.040.)