Hays
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Hays

Place

Territory

GEOID
2031100
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:ks/place:hays
POP
21,258 (2025)
CENTER
38.8822, -99.322
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Hays

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Hays itself.

Hays City Commission
5/5 seats recorded

Organization 7

Departments

  • Hays Finance Department Finance

    Finance, budget, and City Clerk functions for the City of Hays, Kansas. City Hall, 1507 Main Street, Hays KS 67601.

  • Hays Fire Department Fire

    Fire and emergency medical services for the City of Hays, Kansas. Hays KS 67601.

  • Hays Parks Department

    Parks and recreation for the City of Hays, Kansas. Hays KS 67601.

  • Hays Planning, Inspection and Enforcement Department

    Planning, zoning, building inspection, and code enforcement for the City of Hays, Kansas. Hays KS 67601.

  • Hays Police Department Police

    Police department of the City of Hays, Kansas. Municipal law enforcement. Hays KS 67601.

  • Hays Public Works Department Public Works

    Public works for the City of Hays, Kansas — streets, water, wastewater, and infrastructure. Hays KS 67601.

  • Office of the City Manager

    Office of the City Manager of the City of Hays, Kansas (Ellis County seat, NW Kansas / Fort Hays State University). Chief administrative office under the commission-manager form (adopted 1919; 5-member commission since 1966). The City Commission appoints the City Manager. City Hall, 1507 Main Street, Hays KS 67601.