Same; meetings; officers, selection, terms and vacancies; duties; expenses

74-6615. Same; meetings; officers, selection, terms and vacancies; duties; expenses. Within 30 days after the effective date of this act, the state biologist shall call the members to meet and the members shall select a chairperson for the board who shall serve for a two-year term. The chairperson of the board will appoint a secretary from among the members who shall serve a two-year term. Whenever a vacancy shall occur by death, resignation or otherwise of the chairperson of the board or the secretary of the board, the members shall select a successor to complete the term of chairperson or the chairperson shall fill the position of secretary by appointment and the appointee shall hold office during the term of the person whose place such person is to fill. The board shall meet at least annually. Meetings may be called at any time by the chairperson or upon written request of three members or of the state biological survey. The board shall consult with and advise the state biological survey on matters relating to the administration of the provisions of this act. The members of the board shall receive no compensation for services rendered to the board. Each member of the board representing a state agency shall be paid subsistence allowances, mileage and other expenses as provided in K.S.A. 75-3223 and amendments thereto, from the funds of the state agency so represented. Appointed members of the board not otherwise compensated shall be paid subsistence allowances, mileage and other expenses as provided in K.S.A. 75-3223, and amendments thereto, by the state biological survey. History: L. 1985, ch. 259, § 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