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2018 Kansas Statutes
Chapter 19 COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS
Article 28 PARKS, MUSEUMS, LAKES AND RECREATIONAL GROUNDS
19-2854 Appointment of members; officers; quorum; terms; removal for cause; expenses; meeting and office space.

Universal Citation: KS Stat § 19-2854 (2018)
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19-2854. Appointment of members; officers; quorum; terms; removal for cause; expenses; meeting and office space. The chairperson of the board of county commissioners, by and with the consent and approval of the board of county commissioners, shall appoint five residents of such county, as members of the county board of park commissioners provided for in K.S.A. 19-2853, and any amendments thereto. The chairperson shall designate one member of the county board of park commissioners as president and one as vice-president thereof and a majority of the board shall constitute a quorum. The chairperson shall designate one commissioner to serve for a term of one year, two commissioners to serve for a term of two years and two commissioners to serve for a term of three years and thereafter the members of such county board of park commissioners shall hold their offices for a term of three years and until their successor or successors shall have been appointed and qualified, and in event of death, dismissal, resignation or disqualification of any member of such county board of park commissioners, such member's successor shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners to fill the unexpired term caused by such vacancy. Any member of the county board of park commissioners may be removed by the board of county commissioners for the same cause justifying the removal of any appointive officer.

Members of the county board of park commissioners shall receive as reimbursement for their ordinary and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties an amount not to exceed $200 per month. All bills and accounts of the members shall be approved, audited and paid as other claims in the manner provided by K.S.A. 12-105b, and amendments thereto. The board of county commissioners shall provide suitable meeting space for the county board of park commissioners and suitable office space for the manager and office staff.

History: L. 1945, ch. 177, § 2; L. 1955, ch. 166, § 2; L. 1961, ch. 150, § 1; L. 1971, ch. 92, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 100, § 2; July 1.

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