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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In addition to the powers and duties prescribed by K.S.A. 12-1225, and amendments thereto, in Johnson county, the library board shall:
(1) Establish bylaws for the operation of the library board;
(2) formulate new policies and revise existing programs, facilities and services for the county libraries;
(3) annually review, evaluate and report to the board of county commissioners on the status of the county libraries;
(4) review the annual work program, budget and fee schedule and provide recommendations on each to the board of county commissioners; and
(5) employ and terminate the employment of a county librarian.
(b) Any action taken by the library board or its county librarian shall be subject to the following provisions established by the board of county commissioners:
(1) Personnel policies and procedures for employees other than elected officials;
(2) any pay plan and benefits for all county employees other than elected officials;
(3) purchasing policies and procedures except as provided in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 12-1225, and amendments thereto;
(4) budget policies and procedures which budget shall be approved by the board of county commissioners;
(5) financial policies and procedures, except as provided in K.S.A. 12-1226, and amendments thereto, with respect to gifts and nongovernmental grants;
(6) audit policies and procedures; and
(7) insurance and loss control policies and procedures.
Any liability therefor will be the responsibility of the board of county commissioners, pursuant to K.S.A. 75-6101 et seq., and amendments thereto.
(c) The provisions of this section shall take effect and be in force on and after January 1, 1985.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 12. Cities and Municipalities § 12-1225b. Same; powers and duties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-12-cities-and-municipalities/ks-st-sect-12-1225b/
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