Appointment of purchasing officer in Johnson and Sedgwick counties; compensation, clerk hire, expenses; bond

19-260a. Appointment of purchasing officer in Johnson and Sedgwick counties; compensation, clerk hire, expenses; bond. The board of county commissioners of Johnson and Sedgwick counties shall appoint a qualified person who shall be known as the county purchasing officer, and who shall hold office at the pleasure of the board. The board of county commissioners shall fix the compensation of the county purchasing officer and make allowances for clerk hire and the expenses of conducting the office of said purchasing officer. A surety bond issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state in a sum determined to be necessary and proper by the board of county commissioners shall be furnished as required by K.S.A. 19-4202 and 19-4203, and amendments thereto, to cover the purchasing officer, conditioned that such officer will honestly and faithfully perform the duties of the office, and that all supplies and equipment purchased and agreements entered into for said county shall be purchased at the lowest and best price obtainable. Such bond shall be approved by the board of county commissioners. The cost of such bond shall be paid by the county from the county general fund. History: L. 1971, ch. 84, § 1; L. 1987, ch. 98, § 1; April 9. Attorney General's Opinions: Residency requirements for election to and filling vacancies in county offices. 95-93. 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