Independence area library district act; definitions

K.S.A. 12-1281 — under LIBRARIES.

K.S.A. 12-1281

12-1281. Independence area library district act; definitions. When used in this act and unless otherwise specifically provided therein: (a) "Board of education" means the board of education of unified school district no. 446; (b) "county" means Montgomery county; (c) "city" means the city of Independence, Kansas; (d) "library district" means all territory located within the boundaries of unified school district no. 446 and within Montgomery County, Kansas; (e) "board" means the library board of trustees appointed pursuant to the provisions of this act; (f) "library" means a library which serves the general public and is supported in whole or in part with tax money and shall be called the Independence area public library; (g) "governing body" means the governing body of the city of Independence, Kansas or the board of county commissioners of Montgomery county, Kansas; and (h) "maintenance and support" means the general and usual cost and expense of operating a library. History: L. 2002, ch. 68, § 3; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026