2006 Kansas Code - 74-7006

      74-7006.   Terms of members; vacancies; removal from office. (a) Whenever a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board by reason of the expiration of a term of office, the governor shall appoint a successor of like qualifications. All appointments shall be for terms of four years, but no member shall be appointed for more than three successive four-year terms.

      (b)   The terms of members appointed to the board shall commence on the July 1 immediately following the day of expiration of the preceding term, regardless of when the appointment is made, and shall expire on June 30 of the fourth year of the member's term.

      (c)   Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the membership of the board for any reason other than the expiration of a member's term of office, the governor shall appoint a successor of like qualifications to fill the unexpired term.

      (d)   The governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetency, neglect of duty, or for any other sufficient cause.

      History:   L. 1976, ch. 334, § 6; L. 1992, ch. 240, § 5; L. 1997, ch. 128, § 3; July 1.