Purpose

The City Attorneys Association of Kansas (CAAK) is a not-for-profit association affiliated with the League of Kansas Municipalities whose purpose includes providing city attorneys the opportunity to study, learn about, and exchange ideas with other persons associated with municipal law.

The CAAK desires to strengthen the quality of legal representation of cities through continuing legal education and the sharing of information among members. Participation and assistance in advocacy before courts regarding issues impacting municipalities and municipal law is another area of importance for the CAAK.

2008-2009 CAAK Executive Committee

President

Bob Beall, Leavenworth

1st Vice President

Blaise Plummer, Emporia

2nd Vice President

Paul Kritz, Coffeyville

Secretary

Bob Myers, Newton

Treasurer

Ken Moore, Unified Government

Board of Editors Chair

Toni Wheeler, Lawrence

Immediate Past President (2007-08)

Cindy Harmison, Lenexa

Directors

  • Chuck Apt, Iola
  • Patty Bennett, Leawood
  • Jeff Chubb, Independence
  • Bob Farmer, Fort Scott
  • Tom Glinstra, Olathe
  • Randy Grisell, Garden City
  • Don Knappenberger, St. John
  • Tamara Niles, Arkansas City
  • Bob Watson, Overland Park

Past Presidents

  • (2006-07) Bill Frost, Manhattan
  • (2005-06) Greg Bengtson, Salina
  • (2004-05) David All, Augusta
  • (2003-04) Gary Rebenstorf, Wichita
  • (2002-03) Jerry Cooley, Lawrence
  • (2001-02) N. Cason Boudreau, Unified Government
  • (2000-01) Neil Shortlidge, Roeland Park
  • (1999-2000) Chuck Zimmerman, Junction City
  • (1998-99) Frank Jenkins, Spring Hill

Executive Secretary

Sandy Jacquot