Powers of counties or groups of counties

75-7042. Powers of counties or groups of counties. On and after July 1, 1997, for the purposes of K.S.A. 75-7038 through 75-7053, and amendments thereto, and to provide for the correctional services described in K.S.A. 75-7038, and amendments thereto, a county or group of cooperating counties, through their boards of county commissioners, or administrative bodies established by cooperating counties, may: (a) Acquire by any lawful means, including purchase, lease or transfer of custodial control, the lands, buildings and equipment necessary and incidental to such purposes; (b) enter into contracts, which are necessary and incidental to such purposes; (c) determine and establish the administrative structure best suited to the efficient administration and delivery of such correctional services; (d) employ a director and such other officers, employees, and agents as deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of K.S.A. 75-7038 through 75-7053, and amendments thereto; (e) make grants in accordance with the comprehensive plan of funds provided by grant payments under K.S.A. 75-7050, and amendments thereto, to corporations organized not for profit, for development, operation and improvement of such correctional services; and (f) use unexpended funds, accept gifts, grants and subsidies from any lawful source, and apply for, accept and expend federal funds. History: L. 1997, ch. 156, § 11; May 22. 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