Kansas Statutes Chapter 19. Counties and County Officers § 19-3501. Definitions

(a) “County commissioners,” “county clerk,” and “register of deeds” mean, respectively, board of county commissioners, county clerk and register of deeds of the county in which the greatest portion of the territory of any existing or proposed water district is located, unless otherwise specifically indicated;

(b) “commission” means the survey commission;

(c) “board” or “district board” or “governing body” means the water district board;

(d) “district” means water district; and

(e) “water utility” means any water district organized under this act, any city or rural water district or any public water utility operating under a certificate of convenience and necessity issued by the state corporation commission, whether such public water utility is privately or publicly owned.