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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this act unless the context requires a different meaning, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section:
(a) “Municipality” shall mean a county, township or incorporated city.
(b) “Governing body” shall mean the governing body of a city, the board of county commissioners of a county, and the township trustee, clerk and treasurer acting as the township board of a township.
(c) “Official head” shall mean the mayor of a city, the chairman of the board of county commissioners of the county, and the township trustee of a township.
(d) “Library” shall mean a library which serves the general public and is supported in whole or in part with tax money.
(e) “Regional library” shall mean a library maintained by two or more counties, or two or more townships.
(f) “Library board” shall mean the board of directors of a library.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 12. Cities and Municipalities § 12-1218. City, county and township libraries; definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-12-cities-and-municipalities/ks-st-sect-12-1218/
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