Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 13-13a08

  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Uphold: The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision.

(a) Immediately after receiving notification of their appointment, regents-elect shall take oath to uphold the constitution of the United States and the constitution of Kansas, and faithfully, honestly and impartially to discharge the duties of their office. Regents shall serve without compensation.

(b) The board of regents shall organize each year, electing from their own number a chairperson and such other officers as may be necessary for the full discharge of the duties imposed on them. A majority of the regents duly appointed and qualified at any time shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.