12-1260. Topeka and Shawnee county library district; definitions. - Kansas Statutes

12-1260

Chapter 12.--CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES Article 12.--LIBRARIES

      12-1260.   Topeka and Shawnee county library district; definitions. When used in this act and unless otherwise specifically provided therein:

      (a)   "County" means Shawnee county;

      (b)   "city" means the city of Topeka, Kansas;

      (c)   "library district" means all territory located within Shawnee county except that territory located within Rossville township and Silver Lake township;

      (d)   "board" means the library board of trustees appointed pursuant to the provisions of this act;

      (e)   "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 Topeka and Shawnee county public library;

      (f)   "governing body" means the governing body of a city or the board of county commissioners of a county; and

      (g)   "maintenance and support" means the general and usual cost and expense of operating a library.

      History:   L. 1992, ch. 133, § 1; July 1.