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KS Stat § 19-3a02 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 3a - County Public Administrator|19-3a02 County administrator; procedure to establish office.

19-3a02. County administrator; procedure to establish office. (a) The board of county commissioners of any county may adopt a resolution establishing the office of county administrator.(b) The board of county commissioners of any county may adopt a resolution submitting to the voters of the county whether the county should adopt a resolution establishing the office of county administrator. Such resolution to establish the office of county administrator shall not be effective until the question has been submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters of the county voting at an election thereon. Such election shall be called and held in the manner provided by the general bond law.(c) Upon presentation of a petition requesting the establishment of the office of county administrator signed by at least 5% of the qualified electors of the county, the board of county commissioners shall adopt a resolution establishing such office. Such resolution shall not be effective until the question has been submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters of the county voting at an election thereon. Such election shall be called and held in the manner provided by the general bond law.History: L. 1996, ch. 68, § 3; L. 1997, ch. 124, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-3a03 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 3a - County Public Administrator|19-3a03 Same; appointment.

19-3a03. Same; appointment. (a) Within six months following the effective date of the resolution, or the date of the election at which the resolution was approved, as required by K.S.A. 19-3a02, the board of county commissioners shall appoint a county administrator.(b) The compensation of the county administrator shall be determined by the board of county commissioners.(c) The county administrator may be removed by a majority vote of the board of county commissioners.History: L. 1996, ch. 68, § 4; April 4.
KS Stat § 19-3a04 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 3a - County Public Administrator|19-3a04 Same; powers and duties.

19-3a04. Same; powers and duties. The county administrator shall be the chief administrative officer of the county. Unless otherwise provided by the board of county commissioners, the county administrator shall carry out the following duties and responsibilities within the limits of and in conformance with the requirements of federal, state and county laws and policies:(a) Attend all meetings of the board of county commissioners, and present proposed policies, programs and plans aimed at addressing overall county needs for review, revision and approval by the board;(b) present an annual recommended operating budget, capital improvements program and long-range strategic plan for all county operations for review, revision and adoption by the board of county commissioners;(c) identify and recommend individuals to the board of county commissioners for appointment to boards and commissions;(d) recommend individuals to the board of county commissioners for appointment to offices for which the board is the appointing authority by law. Evaluate and recommend the compensation, suspension or dismissal of all such appointed administrative officers;(e) coordinate and supervise the administrative operations of the departments of all officials appointed by the board of county commissioners. All officers and employees therein shall be administratively responsible to the county administrator;(f) in conjunction with the board of county commissioners, prepare the meeting agenda of the board;(g) coordinate the administrative services of county departments and agencies, offices of elected officials, advisory and governing boards appointed by the board of county commissioners. Provide technical assistance to such departments, offices, agencies and boards as needed;(h) coordinate county programs and operations with other local governmental units, federal and state governments and other governmental and nongovernmental entities;(i) supervise, evaluate and recommend the compensation and discipline of personnel of the board of county commissioners;(j) execute contracts and other documents as approved by the board of county commissioners;(k) approve the appointment, compensation, discipline and change in status of personnel in the departments of all officials appointed by the board of county commissioners. All employees affected by such decisions shall continue to have access to all appellate and other rights granted them by county personnel policies;(l) monitor and provide regular reports to the board of county commissioners concerning adherence by county departments to the personnel, purchasing, budget, accounting and other administrative policies of the board; and(m) perform such other duties as shall be lawfully delegated by the board of county commissioners.History: L. 1996, ch. 68, § 5; April 4.
KS Stat § 19-425 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 4 - County Appraiser|19-425 County or district appraisers; powers and duties; assessor construed to mean appraiser; deputy appraisers and specialized help; office space.

19-425. County or district appraisers; powers and duties; assessor construed to mean appraiser; deputy appraisers and specialized help; office space. The county or district appraiser appointed under the provisions of this act shall have all the powers and duties vested in and imposed upon county assessors by law except as otherwise provided herein. From and after the effective date of this act any reference in the Kansas Statutes Annotated or amendments thereto to the "assessor" or "county assessor" or words of similar import shall be construed as referring to the "county appraiser" or "district appraiser." He shall appoint deputy appraisers and fix their salaries with the consent and approval of the board of county commissioners or district board. Each deputy appraiser, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe to an oath in like manner as that provided for the county or district appraiser. With the consent and approval of the board of county commissioners or district board, he may appoint such specialized help as he may need to properly assess specific properties and may pay them such compensation as the board of county commissioners or district board shall provide. The board of county commissioners or district board shall furnish him necessary office space and such clerical help as may be needed to carry out the duties of his office.History: L. 1968, ch. 206, § 5; L. 1974, ch. 112, § 8; June 1, 1976.
KS Stat § 19-426 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 4 - County Appraiser|19-426 Same; transfer of powers, property and records of office; no assessor elected after June 1, 1976.

19-426. Same; transfer of powers, property and records of office; no assessor elected after June 1, 1976. Upon the appointment and qualification of the county or district appraiser under the provisions of this act, the county clerk of the county as ex officio county assessor or the county assessor appointed or elected under the authority of any other statute of this state shall thereupon be divested of his powers and duties relating to assessment and he shall turn over and deliver to the county or district appraiser appointed under this act, all books, maps, assessment rolls, and other records in his possession relating to the listing, assessment and classification of property. No person shall be elected to the office of county assessor or become ex officio county assessor in any county from and after the effective date of this act.History: L. 1968, ch. 206, § 6; L. 1974, ch. 112, § 9; June 1, 1976.
KS Stat § 19-428 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 4 - County Appraiser|19-428 Appraisal districts; appraisers, appointment and compensation; dissolution of district; agreements governing district; meetings of board.

19-428. Appraisal districts; appraisers, appointment and compensation; dissolution of district; agreements governing district; meetings of board. The board of county commissioners of any county is authorized to unite with the board of another county or counties to form an appraisal district and employ an appraiser for such district. The boards of county commissioners shall fix the salary to be paid the district appraiser and the portion thereof which each county shall pay, the conditions of his employment, and the terms for dissolution of the district, by joint resolution published in the official county newspaper of each county. In the absence of specific agreement in such joint resolution on any matters the respective county boards entering into such agreement shall act jointly as a district board in such matters and shall be governed by the provisions of this act relating to county appraisers appointed for one county. All meetings of district boards shall be held at the county seat of the county within the district having the greatest population.History: L. 1968, ch. 206, § 8; L. 1974, ch. 112, § 10; June 1, 1976.
KS Stat § 19-430 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 4 - County Appraiser|19-430 County appraiser; appointment, term and qualifications; vacancies; registered mass appraiser designation.

19-430. County appraiser; appointment, term and qualifications; vacancies; registered mass appraiser designation. (a) On July 1, 1993, and on July 1 of each fourth year thereafter, the board of county commissioners or governing body of any unified government of each county shall by resolution appoint a county appraiser for such county who shall serve for a term of four years expiring on June 30 of the fourth year thereafter. No person shall be appointed or reappointed to or serve as county appraiser in any county under the provisions of this act unless such person shall have at least three years of mass appraisal experience and be qualified by the director of property valuation as an eligible Kansas appraiser under the provisions of this act. Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of county appraiser the board of county commissioners or governing body of any unified government shall appoint an eligible Kansas appraiser to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term. The person holding the office of county or district appraiser or performing the duties thereof on the effective date of this act shall continue to hold such office and perform such duties until a county appraiser is appointed under the provisions of this act. No person shall be appointed to the office of county or district appraiser or to fill a vacancy therein unless such person is currently: (1) A certified general real property appraiser pursuant to article 41 of chapter 58 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto; or (2) a registered mass appraiser pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue. Notwithstanding the foregoing provision, the board of county commissioners or governing body of any unified government may appoint an interim county appraiser, subject to the approval of the director of property valuation, for a period not to exceed six months to fill a vacancy in the office of county appraiser pending the appointment of an eligible county appraiser under the provisions of this act.(b) The secretary of revenue shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to establish qualifications for the designation of a registered mass appraiser.(c) On and after July 1, 2022, all appraisal courses necessary to qualify for the designation of a registered mass appraiser and all continuing education appraisal courses necessary to retain such designation shall be courses approved by the Kansas real estate appraisal board pursuant to K.S.A. 58-4105, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1974, ch. 112, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 90, § 1; L. 1992, ch. 282, § 1; L. 1994, ch. 241, § 2; L. 1997, ch. 126, § 33; L. 2012, ch. 52, § 1; L. 2014, ch. 81, § 1; L. 2021, ch. 58, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-433 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 4 - County Appraiser|19-433 Same; oath of office.

19-433. Same; oath of office. The county or district appraiser appointed under the provisions of this act shall take and subscribe to an oath as county officials.History: L. 1974, ch. 112, § 4; June 1, 1976.
KS Stat § 19-434 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 4 - County Appraiser|19-434 Same; salary.

19-434. Same; salary. The appraiser of each county or district appointed under the provisions of this act shall receive an annual salary in an amount which shall be fixed by resolution of the board of county commissioners of the county or district board of the district.History: L. 1974, ch. 112, § 5; June 1, 1976.
KS Stat § 19-435 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 4 - County Appraiser|19-435 Same; expense and travel allowances.

19-435. Same; expense and travel allowances. The board of county commissioners or district board shall allow any appraiser, deputy, or employee his actual and necessary travel and subsistence expense incurred in the performance of his duties and shall allow mileage to any such officer, deputy, or employee at the rate prescribed by law for each mile actually and necessarily traveled in a privately owned vehicle in the performance of his duties.History: L. 1974, ch. 112, § 6; June 1, 1976.
KS Stat § 19-436 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 4 - County Appraiser|19-436 Same; costs of complying with act; tax levy.

19-436. Same; costs of complying with act; tax levy. The board of county commissioners of each county shall each year determine the total cost to be incurred by the county in complying with the requirements of K.S.A. 19-425 et seq., and amendments thereto, and shall itemize and identify the same in the budget of the county.History: L. 1974, ch. 112, § 7; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 83; L. 1983, ch. 126, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 66, § 23; May 31.
KS Stat § 19-501 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 5 - County Treasurer|19-501 County treasurer; election, term, bond.

19-501. County treasurer; election, term, bond. Each county treasurer elected at the general election in 1976 shall serve until the second Tuesday in October of 1981 and until a successor is elected and qualified. At the general election in 1980, and every four (4) years thereafter, a county treasurer shall be elected in each county for a term of four (4) years, commencing on the second Tuesday in October following the election, and until a successor is elected and qualified. Such county treasurer shall, before entering upon the duties, of the office execute to the state of Kansas a corporate surety bond issued by a company authorized to do business in this state and approved by the board of county commissioners in an amount of not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). Such bond, with the approval of the board endorsed thereon by the clerk, shall be filed in the office of the county clerk. In the event the board of commissioners shall not be in session in time for any county treasurer to present such bond for their approval as above specified, or such county treasurer shall be unable, for any reason, to present such bond at any regular meeting of the board after due notice of such county treasurer's election, such county treasurer may present such bond to the chairman or clerk of the board for approval, and the approval endorsed thereon shall have the same effect as if done by the board of county commissioners. In the event the amount of the bond is approved by only the chairman or the clerk of the board, it shall not be less than twice the amount of all moneys directed by the board to be levied in the county during the previous year.History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 61; L. 1875, ch. 77, § 1; R.S. 1923, 19-501; L. 1959, ch. 129, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 160, § 2; L. 1976, ch. 123, § 2; L. 1978, ch. 90, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-502 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 5 - County Treasurer|19-502 Condition of bond.

19-502. Condition of bond. The condition of such bond shall be in substance as follows: "Whereas, the above bounden ______ was elected to the office of county treasurer of the county of _________, on the ____ day of _______; now, therefore, the condition of this obligation is such, that if the said _________ and his deputy, and all persons employed in his office, shall faithfully and promptly perform the duties of said office, and if the said _________ and his deputies shall pay, according to law, all moneys which shall come to his hands as treasurer, and will render a just and true account thereof whenever required by said board of commissioners or by any provision of law, and shall deliver over to his successors in office or to any other person authorized by laws to receive the same, all moneys, books, papers and other things appertaining thereto or belonging to his said office, then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to be in full force and effect."History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 62; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-502.
KS Stat § 19-502a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 5 - County Treasurer|19-502a Purchase of burglary insurance authorized; premium payment.

19-502a. Purchase of burglary insurance authorized; premium payment. The county treasurer of every county in this state may purchase an insurance policy providing indemnity for, or protection to, said county treasurer against his liability for the loss, without fault, connivance, or neglect on his part of money, securities, or other property for which he is accountable, including, but not limited to, loss caused by robbery or burglary. The principal amount of such insurance shall not exceed an amount equal to the greatest amount of cash which was in the hands of the county treasurer at any one time during the calendar year immediately preceding the year in which such insurance policy is purchased, unless the board of county commissioners shall authorize the purchase of a policy greater in amount. The premium on said insurance policy shall be paid by the board of county commissioners from the county general fund.History: L. 1959, ch. 146, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-502b (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 5 - County Treasurer|19-502b Surety bonds for deputies and employees; filing, approval, cost.

19-502b. Surety bonds for deputies and employees; filing, approval, cost. The county treasurer may secure a corporate surety bond or bonds issued by a company authorized to do business in this state covering any or all deputies, assistants and employees in an amount or amounts as may be recommended by the county treasurer and approved by the board of county commissioners. The bond or bonds shall be filed and approved in the same manner as the bond of the county treasurer. Cost of the bond or bonds covering deputies, assistants or employees shall be paid from the county general fund.History: L. 1959, ch. 129, § 2; L. 1983, ch. 91, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-503 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 5 - County Treasurer|19-503 Deputy treasurers, duties; meetings and seminars; budget; limitation of personnel action.

19-503. Deputy treasurers, duties; meetings and seminars; budget; limitation of personnel action. (a) The county treasurer may appoint a deputy, who, in the absence of the treasurer or in case of a vacancy in the office, due to any disability of the treasurer to perform the duties of the office, may perform all the duties of the office of treasurer until the vacancy is filled or the disability removed. In addition to the deputy, the county treasurer also may appoint, promote, demote and dismiss additional deputies and any assistants necessary to carry out the duties of the office. The county treasurer shall supervise all assistants in the performance of their duties. Within the limitations of the budget for the financing of the operation of the county treasurer's office as approved by the board of county commissioners, the county treasurer may attend and may require the deputies and any assistants to attend any meetings or seminars which the treasurer determines will be beneficial to the operation of the treasurer's office.(b) The county treasurer shall submit a budget for the financing of the operation of the treasurer's office to the board of county commissioners for their approval.(c) Any personnel action taken by the county treasurer under this section shall be subject to the following: (1) Personnel policies and procedures established by the board of county commissioners for all county employees other than elected officials; (2) any pay plan established by the board of county commissioners for all county employees other than elected officials; (3) any applicable collective bargaining agreements or civil service system; and (4) the budget for the financing of the operation of the treasurer's office as approved by the board of county commissioners.History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 63; R.S. 1923, 19-503; L. 1983, ch. 91, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-504 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 5 - County Treasurer|19-504 Vacancy in office of county treasurer, how filled.

19-504. Vacancy in office of county treasurer, how filled. In case the office of county treasurer shall become vacant, there shall be appointed a successor to perform the duties of such treasurer, and the person so appointed, upon giving bond, with the like sureties and conditions as that required in county treasurer's bonds, and in such sum as the board of county commissioners shall direct, shall be invested with all the duties of such treasurer. If the vacancy occurs on or after May 1 of the second year of the term, the person so appointed shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualifies. If the vacancy occurs before May 1 of the second year of the term, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve until a successor is elected and qualifies at the next general election to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. Nomination and election of such successor shall be in the same manner as nomination and election of a county treasurer for a regular term. Appointments hereunder shall be made in the manner provided by law for filling vacancies in the office of member of the house of representatives.History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 64; R.S. 1923, 19-504; L. 1963, ch. 160, § 2; L. 1973, ch. 102, § 3; L. 1986, ch. 100, § 2; L. 1997, ch. 47, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-505 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 5 - County Treasurer|19-505 Persons ineligible to hold office.

19-505. Persons ineligible to hold office. No person holding the office of sheriff, county attorney, county clerk, clerk of the district court, or the deputy of any of them, nor any member of the board of commissioners, shall hold the office of county treasurer.History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 65; R.S. 1923, 19-505; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 47; January 10, 1977.