Kansas Statutes 12-1225b. Same; powers and duties
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 12-1225b
- board: means the library board of trustees appointed pursuant to the provisions of this act;
(f) "library" means a library which serves the general public and is supported in whole or in part with tax money and shall be called the Independence area public library;
(g) "governing body" means the governing body of the city of Independence, Kansas or the board of county commissioners of Montgomery county, Kansas; and
(h) "maintenance and support" means the general and usual cost and expense of operating a library. See Kansas Statutes 12-1281
- County: means Shawnee county;
(b) "city" means the city of Topeka, Kansas;
(c) "library district" means all territory located within Shawnee county except that territory located within Rossville township and Silver Lake township;
(d) "board" means the library board of trustees appointed pursuant to the provisions of this act;
(e) "library" means a library which serves the general public and is supported in whole or in part with tax money and shall be called the Topeka and Shawnee county public library;
(f) "governing body" means the governing body of a city or the board of county commissioners of a county; and
(g) "maintenance and support" means the general and usual cost and expense of operating a library. See Kansas Statutes 12-1260
- Library: shall mean a library which serves the general public and is supported in whole or in part with tax money. See Kansas Statutes 12-1218
- Library board: shall mean the board of directors of a library. See Kansas Statutes 12-1218
(a) In addition to the powers and duties prescribed by Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1225, and amendments thereto, in Johnson county, the library board shall:
(1) Establish bylaws for the operation of the library board;
(2) formulate new policies and revise existing programs, facilities and services for the county libraries;
(3) annually review, evaluate and report to the board of county commissioners on the status of the county libraries;
(4) review the annual work program, budget and fee schedule and provide recommendations on each to the board of county commissioners; and
(5) employ and terminate the employment of a county librarian.
(b) Any action taken by the library board or its county librarian shall be subject to the following provisions established by the board of county commissioners:
(1) Personnel policies and procedures for employees other than elected officials;
(2) any pay plan and benefits for all county employees other than elected officials;
(3) purchasing policies and procedures except as provided in subsection (c) of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1225, and amendments thereto;
(4) budget policies and procedures which budget shall be approved by the board of county commissioners;
(5) financial policies and procedures, except as provided in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1226, and amendments thereto, with respect to gifts and nongovernmental grants;
(6) audit policies and procedures; and
(7) insurance and loss control policies and procedures.
Any liability therefor will be the responsibility of the board of county commissioners, pursuant to Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-6101 et seq., and amendments thereto.
(c) The provisions of this section shall take effect and be in force on and after January 1, 1985.