Whistleblower protection.
Kansas City Code § 2-1110.5
in effectSec. 2-1110.5. - Whistleblower protection.
(a) Whistleblower defined. A whistleblower is a present or former city employee or applicant for city employment who discloses information to appropriate officials he or she reasonably believes evidences:
(1) A violation of any law, rule, or regulation; or
(2) Mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, or an abuse of authority; or
(3) A substantial or specific danger to public health or safety.
Where the information disclosed affects only the personal situation of the complainant, it is generally to be regarded as an allegation of a prohibited personnel practice or violation of other personnel ordinance, rule, or regulation, and the complainant will not be considered a whistleblower.
(b) Whistleblower protection. No personnel action will be taken or not taken with respect to any employee or applicant for employment as a reprisal for being a whistleblower.
(Ord. No. 990311, § 1, 3-25-99)
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH2AD_ARTVIIICLCOPL_S2-1110.5WHPRFetched: 10/28/2026