68-526. Duties of township board; plans, materials and equipment; traffic-control devices and signs. - Kansas Statutes

68-526

Chapter 68.--ROADS AND BRIDGES PART I.--ROADS Article 5.--COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP ROADS

      68-526.   Duties of township board; plans, materialsand equipment; traffic-control devices and signs.(a) In all counties not operating under the county road unit system thetownship board shall have the general charge and supervision of alltownship roads and township culverts in their respective townships. Theboardshall procure machinery, implements, tools, drain tile, stone, gravelandany other material or equipment required, for the construction or repairof such roads and culverts. All work shall be done inaccordance withplans and specifications and the general regulations to be prepared andfurnished by the county engineer.

      (b)   In townships located in Douglas, Johnson, Riley, Shawnee and Sedgwickcounties, thetownship board shall place and maintain traffic-control devices and guidance,warning and regulatory signs on all township roads as provided by K.S.A.8-2005, and amendments thereto.

      History:   L. 1917, ch. 264, § 33; R.S. 1923, 68-526; L. 1961, ch.299, § 17; L. 1984, ch. 253, § 2;L. 2003, ch. 87, § 2; July 1.