General Information
GOVERNMENT
| Type of Local Government | Mayor/Council |
| Comprehensive City Plan | Yes |
| City Zoning Adopted and Enforced | Yes |
| Full-Time Fire Department Personnel | No – Volunteer |
| Volunteer Fire Department Personnel (Coffey County Fire Department-Burlington Station) |
25 |
| Fire Insurance Class Outside the City: | 9 |
| Full-Time Police Personnel | 8 |
| Full-Time Sheriff Patrol Personnel | 9 (County) |
APPLYING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
To declare candidacy for office of Mayor or Council Member, the following actions must be taken or contact the County Election Officer at (620)364-2191.
1. Candidate’s declaration of intention
2. Statement of substantial interests for local office
3. Affidavit of exemption from filing receipts and expenditures reports by a candidate
4. A $20.00 filing fee must be paid or a nomination petition must be completed with the required number of duly registered voters from Ward/City of representation.