Modifies provisions relating to Kansas City police force separation from service

HB 3479 modifies Kansas City police employment rules by requiring officers to retire at age 65 or upon reaching 35 years of service, whichever comes later. It also establishes new hiring standards, mandating that officers be U.S. citizens, able to read/write English, of good character, and at least 21 years old. The bill grants the police board sole authority to set employment conditions, including requiring competitive exams for hiring and establishing qualification lists for appointments. These changes directly affect Kansas City police officers and applicants, focusing on retirement timing and hiring qualifications.