12-1281. Independence area library district act; definitions. - Kansas Statutes

12-1281

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

      12-1281.   Independence area library district act; definitions. When used in this act and unless otherwise specifically provided therein:

      (a)   "Board of education" means the board of education of unified school district no. 446;

      (b)   "county" means Montgomery county;

      (c)   "city" means the city of Independence, Kansas;

      (d)   "library district" means all territory located within the boundaries of unified school district no. 446 and within Montgomery County, Kansas;

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

      (f)   "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 Independence area public library;

      (g)   "governing body" means the governing body of the city of Independence, Kansas or the board of county commissioners of Montgomery county, Kansas; and

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

      History:   L. 2002, ch. 68, § 3; July 1.