Execution and approval of contracts

75-3744. Execution and approval of contracts. Except as otherwise provided in this act and rules and regulations adopted thereunder: (a) Every contract subject to the approval of the attorney general shall be signed by the administrative head of the affected state agency. No such contract shall be valid or effective without the approval and signature of the director of purchases. (b) All other purchase orders and contracts issued or entered into by the division of purchases shall be signed by the director of purchases. Such purchase orders shall show on their face that an appropriation fund or allotment has been encumbered for the full amount of the liability. History: L. 1953, ch. 375, § 44; L. 1972, ch. 332, § 81; L. 1973, ch. 356, § 1; L. 2018, ch. 91, § 4; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Cooperation By Contract: Interlocal Agreements," Theresa Marcel Nuckolls, 59 J.K.B.A. No. 3, 25, 26 (1990). 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