2006 Kansas Code - 73-2102

      73-2102.   Powers and duties of commission; consideration of recommendations of the advisory committee and local and private groups; report and recommendations. (a) The Dwight D. Eisenhower centennial year to celebrate the centennial of the birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower shall commence January, 1990, during Kansas day ceremonies in Topeka. The Eisenhower centennial commission shall prepare an overall program for commemorating the centennial of the birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower and plan, encourage, develop and coordinate observances and activities commemorating the life and times of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

      (b)   In preparing its plans and program, the commission shall consider recommendations developed by the advisory committee and local and private groups, and it may designate special committees with representatives from such bodies to plan, develop and coordinate specific activities. In addition, the advisory committee shall recommend to the commission ways in which Kansans of all ages may become familiar with the life and times of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

      (c)   The commission shall not later than July 1, 1988, submit to the governor a comprehensive report incorporating its specific recommendations for the commemoration of the Eisenhower centennial and related events. This report may recommend activities including, but not limited to:

      (1)   The production, publication and distribution of books, pamphlets, films and other educational materials on the history, culture and political thought of the period of the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower;

      (2)   bibliographical and documentary projects and publications;

      (3)   conferences, convocations, lectures, seminars and other programs;

      (4)   the development of libraries, museums, historic sites and exhibits, including mobile exhibits;

      (5)   ceremonies and celebrations commemorating specific events;

      (6)   programs and activities on the national and international significance of the life and times of Dwight D. Eisenhower; and

      (7)   the issuance of commemorative medals, seals, automobile license plates and certificates of recognition.

      (d)   The report of the commission shall also include proposals for legislation and administrative action the commission considers necessary to carry out its recommendations. The governor shall transmit the commission's report to the legislature.

      History:   L. 1987, ch. 280, § 2; April 16.