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KS Stat § 19-4486 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties|19-4486 Same; abandonment of operation under act; division of property; disposition of records; contracts; placement of officers and employees.

19-4486. Same; abandonment of operation under act; division of property; disposition of records; contracts; placement of officers and employees. Any county operating under the provisions of this act may abandon such operation in the same manner as that provided in K.S.A. 19-4470 for the adoption of the provisions of this act except that the word "abandon" instead of the word "adopt" shall be used in the petition or resolution and upon the ballot and in the election proclamation. If a majority of the votes cast at the election upon such proposition shall be in favor of abandoning operations under the provisions of this act, the law enforcement agency and department are hereby abolished effective on January 1 next following the date of such election. All moneys, equipment and supplies of such agency and department shall be transferred to the county and the incorporated cities within such county in the following manner:The county shall appoint one appraiser, and the governing bodies of all the cities jointly shall appoint one appraiser. The two (2) selected appraisers shall select a third appraiser. All the property of the agency shall be appraised by the appraisers and a dollar amount of value shall be given to all the property.The board of directors shall divide the property, money, equipment and supplies of the agency, one-half (1/2) to the county, and one-half (1/2) to the cities according to the needs of each. All records of the department relating to the enforcement of city ordinances shall be transferred to the city marshal or chief of police of the appropriate city. In cities having no city marshal or chief of police such officer shall be appointed in like manner as that now provided by law for the filling of vacancies in such office.All records of the agency shall be filed in the office of the county clerk. All records of the department relating to the enforcement of the laws of the state and other records of concern to the sheriff shall be transferred to the county sheriff. All existing contracts shall terminate and the rights and property of the contracting cities shall be transferred and delivered to the appropriate city. The placement and employment of all law enforcement officers and other agency employees, including provisions concerning their retirement rights shall be determined as provided by law.History: L. 1974, ch. 130, § 19; March 26.
KS Stat § 19-4501 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 45 - Public Works Departments|19-4501 Department of public works; establishment; establishment of divisions within department; assignment of functions and duties; division of highways.

19-4501. Department of public works; establishment; establishment of divisions within department; assignment of functions and duties; division of highways. The board of county commissioners of any county may by resolution of the board establish a department of public works to secure the efficient management and coordination of various public works activities and services, including all functions conferred by law on the county engineer. Each department created under this act shall have a division of highways which shall include the construction and maintenance of highways, roads, bridges, culverts, signing and related activities. The board shall by resolution establish such other divisions of the department as deemed advisable and may transfer or assign to the department and divisions thereof any one or more of the following functions, services and activities which they may be authorized by law to perform or provide: (a) The maintenance of public buildings, grounds and facilities; (b) the maintenance of public parks and recreation facilities and other public grounds of the county; (c) the construction and maintenance of any sewers, drainage facilities and flood control projects; (d) the construction and maintenance of airport facilities; (e) solid waste management functions, including refuse collection and disposal services; (f) building, planning and related inspection services to secure the administration of regulatory codes and land use regulations; (g) the maintenance and custody of all machinery, equipment, supplies and other personal property used in connection with the public works services of the county; (h) such other public works functions or services as deemed advisable to secure the efficient and effective performance of county government and which are authorized by law.History: L. 1972, ch. 94, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4502 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 45 - Public Works Departments|19-4502 Same; director of department to be county engineer; qualifications and duties.

19-4502. Same; director of department to be county engineer; qualifications and duties. The director of the department shall be the county engineer and shall be a licensed, professional engineer or qualified under K.S.A. 68-501. The director shall have full authority to manage and direct the department and its employees, subject to the general supervision of the board acting as a governing body. The director shall keep the board fully advised as to the operations of the department, prepare plans and programs for the consideration of the board and make such reports and studies as the board may require.History: L. 1972, ch. 94, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4503 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 45 - Public Works Departments|19-4503 Same; county may provide services to political subdivisions within county; agreements; compensation of county.

19-4503. Same; county may provide services to political subdivisions within county; agreements; compensation of county. The board of county commissioners of any county establishing a department of public works under this act is hereby authorized to provide public works service to political subdivisions located within the county, including without limitation water, sewer and cemetery districts. Such services shall be provided under written agreement with the governing body of such political subdivision and only under terms and conditions which will reimburse the county for the direct and indirect costs thereof. The amount charged for such public works services shall include a reasonable amount to cover the cost of general administration. Any moneys received by the county for the performance of public service functions under agreement with political subdivisions therein shall be considered as reimbursed expenses but receipts and expenditures for such services shall be budgeted for informational purposes.History: L. 1972, ch. 94, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4504 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 45 - Public Works Departments|19-4504 Same; financial accounts; use of moneys.

19-4504. Same; financial accounts; use of moneys. Any county establishing a department of public works under this act shall maintain such financial accounts as may be necessary to assure that moneys received by any fund of the county for specified purposes shall be spent only for such purposes.History: L. 1972, ch. 94, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4601 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities|19-4601 Definitions.

19-4601. Definitions. As used in this act:(a) "Board" means a hospital board which is selected in accordance with the provisions of this act and which is vested with the management and control of a county hospital;(b) "commission" means the board of county commissioners of any county;(c) "hospital" means a medical care facility as defined in K.S.A. 65-425, and amendments thereto, and includes within its meaning any clinic, school of nursing, long-term care facility, limited care residential facility, child-care facility and joint enterprises for the provision of health care services operated in connection with the operation of the medical care facility;(d) "hospital moneys" means, but is not limited to, moneys acquired through the issuance of bonds, the levy of taxes, the receipt of grants, donations, gifts, bequests, interest earned on investments authorized by this act and state or federal aid and from fees and charges for use of and services provided by the hospital;(e) "limited care residential facility" means a facility, other than an adult care home, in which there are separate apartment-style living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and individual utilities and in which some health related services are available;(f) "joint enterprises" means a business undertaking by a hospital and one or more public or private entities for the provision of health care services.History: L. 1984, ch. 98, § 1; L. 1995, ch. 143, § 5; L. 2003, ch. 51, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4602 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities|19-4602 Existing hospitals governed by act; exceptions.

19-4602. Existing hospitals governed by act; exceptions. (a) Any existing county hospital established under the laws of this state prior to the effective date of this act is hereby continued in existence and shall be governed in accordance with the provisions of this act and any existing hospital board shall be deemed to be the board for purposes of this act unless and until a new board is appointed or elected as provided in this act.(b) This act shall not affect any judicial proceeding pending or any contract, tax levy, bond issuance or other legal obligation existing on the effective date of this act.History: L. 1984, ch. 98, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4607 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities|19-4607 Same; organization of board; treasurer's bond; meetings; filing of audit report; budget preparation and approval.

19-4607. Same; organization of board; treasurer's bond; meetings; filing of audit report; budget preparation and approval. (a) Members of the board, within 10 days after their selection, shall qualify by taking the oath or affirmation of civil officers as provided in K.S.A. 54-106, and amendments thereto, and shall organize the board by election of one of their number as chairperson, one as secretary and one as treasurer and by the election of such other officer or officers as deemed necessary. Every two years thereafter, a reorganization meeting shall be held and officers shall be selected as provided in this subsection. No bond need be required of any member of the board except the treasurer.(b) The treasurer, before entering upon the duties of office, shall give an official bond in an amount to be determined by the commission.(c) The board shall hold meetings at least once each month, and shall keep and maintain a complete record of all its proceedings. Such records shall be available for inspection by the commission on request. A simple majority of the members serving on the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Within 15 days after completion of the audit provided for by article 11 of chapter 75 of Kansas Statutes Annotated, and acts amendatory of the provisions thereof or supplemental thereto, the board shall file with the commission a written report of the management of the hospital and a copy of the audit report rendered by the accountant performing the audit. The commission shall keep and maintain a copy of such report as a part of the public records of the county. Prior to June 1 of each year, the board shall prepare a budget showing the amount it deems necessary to operate, equip, maintain and improve the hospital for the ensuing fiscal year and the amount of that portion thereof that it deems necessary to be raised by the tax authorized under K.S.A. 19-4606, and shall submit its proposed budget to the commission or, in case of an elected board, to the county clerk. If the commission does not approve the proposed budget within 10 days after receipt thereof, it shall return the budget to the board. Upon receipt of the returned budget, the board shall consider amendments or modifications and may consult with the commission concerning the budget. Within 10 days after receipt of the returned budget, the board shall resubmit its proposed budget, with or without amendment or modification, to the commission. Within 10 days after resubmission of the proposed budget, the commission shall approve, or amend or modify and approve as amended or modified, such proposed budget. The commission shall adopt the proposed budget as approved and shall make the same a part of the regular county budget. In the case of an elected board, submission of the budget to the commission shall not be required.History: L. 1984, ch. 98, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4609 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities|19-4609 Same; compensation and expenses of board members.

19-4609. Same; compensation and expenses of board members. Members of the board may be allowed compensation by the commission and, if allowed, such compensation shall be in an amount to be determined by the commission. All members may also be reimbursed for any actual and necessary personal expenses incurred as a member of the board, including an allowance for mileage, in the amount fixed under K.S.A. 75-3203, and amendments thereto, for each mile actually traveled while engaged in hospital business. An itemized statement of all such expenses and money paid out shall be kept and maintained and shall be filed with the secretary and the commission, which shall keep and maintain the same as a part of the public records of the county.History: L. 1984, ch. 98, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4610 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities|19-4610 Same; powers and duties of board; bylaws; rules and regulations; expenditures and investments; hospital administrator contracts; employees, appointment, bond and benefit plans.

19-4610. Same; powers and duties of board; bylaws; rules and regulations; expenditures and investments; hospital administrator contracts; employees, appointment, bond and benefit plans. (a) The board shall make and adopt such bylaws and rules and regulations for the management and control of the hospital as it deems necessary so long as the same are not inconsistent with this act, the statutes of the state of Kansas, the resolutions of the county and, if the hospital is located in a city, the ordinances of the city in which the hospital is located. The board shall have the exclusive control of the expenditures of all hospital moneys, except hospital moneys acquired through the issuance of revenue bonds, and all expenditures shall be subject to the approval of a majority of all the members of the board. The board is authorized to invest in any mutual insurance company organized by an association of health care providers to which the hospital belongs, enter into contracts with such company, pay any assessments pursuant to such contracts and arrange for the issuance of a letter of credit by any bank chartered by this state or which is a member bank of the federal reserve system. The board is charged with the supervision, care and custody of all hospital property. The board is authorized to enter into employment contracts to engage the services of an administrator or chief executive officer to manage the affairs of the hospital, to establish compensation for such services and to establish the terms of the engagement. The board may also require personal or surety bonds of all hospital employees entrusted with the handling of hospital moneys, such bonds to be in an amount to be determined and approved by the board.(b) The board may establish and fund pension and deferred compensation plans and any other employee benefit plans for hospital employees and may procure contracts insuring hospital employees, their dependents, or any class or classes thereof, under a policy or policies covering one or more risks including, but not limited to, a policy or policies of life, disability income, health, accident, accidental death and dismemberment, and hospital, surgical and medical expense insurance or may provide for a plan of self-insurance for such purposes. The employee's contribution, if any, to the plan and to the premiums for insurance or for the expenses incurred by the board under a plan of self-insurance may be deducted by the employer from the employee's salary when authorized in writing by the employee.History: L. 1984, ch. 98, § 10; L. 1988, ch. 147, § 12; L. 2008, ch. 31, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4611 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities|19-4611 Same; lease of hospital property; contracts for management; emergency or ambulance service; expenditures for recruitment or retention of staff; loans and scholarships for staff; authority to sue; exemption from cash-basis law.

19-4611. Same; lease of hospital property; contracts for management; emergency or ambulance service; expenditures for recruitment or retention of staff; loans and scholarships for staff; authority to sue; exemption from cash-basis law. (a) The board may enter into written contracts for the lease of any hospital property to any person, corporation, society or association upon such terms and conditions as deemed necessary by the board.(b) The board may enter into written contracts for the lease of real property to be used for hospital purposes from any person, corporation, society or association upon such terms and conditions as deemed necessary by the board.(c) The board may enter into written contracts for the lease of personal property from any person, corporation, society or association upon such terms and conditions as deemed necessary by the board. Any such contract may provide for the payment as compensation for use of such personal property a sum substantially equivalent to or in excess of the value of the personal property under an agreement that the hospital shall become, or for no further or a merely nominal consideration has the option of becoming, the owner of the personal property upon full compliance with the provisions of the contract.(d) The board may contract for the management of any hospital with any person, corporation, society or association upon such terms and conditions as deemed necessary by the board.(e) The board may operate and maintain an emergency medical or ambulance service upon authorization by and under contract with the commission upon such terms and conditions as are specified by the commission.(f) The board may expend funds as deemed necessary for the recruitment or retention of staff including, but not limited to, the purchase of professional liability insurance for such staff. Such expenditures may include the expenditure of funds for the provision of loans or scholarships to aid in financing the education of persons who agree, upon completion of their education, to become members of the staff.(g) The board may sue in its own name or in the name of the hospital. The board may be sued and may defend any action brought against it or the hospital.(h) The board is not subject to the cash-basis law.History: L. 1984, ch. 98, § 11; L. 1991, ch. 66, § 8; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4612 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities|19-4612 Same; levy for hospital.

19-4612. Same; levy for hospital. Notwithstanding any contract entered into by the commission or the board for the management and control of the hospital with any person, corporation, association or society, the commission or, in case of an elected board, the board may make such tax levies for the benefit of the hospital as are authorized by law.History: L. 1984, ch. 98, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4613 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities|19-4613 Same; eminent domain.

19-4613. Same; eminent domain. If the board and the owner of any real property desired by the board for hospital purposes cannot agree as to the price to be paid therefor, the board shall report the facts to the commission and condemnation proceedings may be instituted by the commission in the manner prescribed by article 5 of chapter 26 of Kansas Statutes Annotated.History: L. 1984, ch. 98, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4614 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities|19-4614 Same; construction projects; bids.

19-4614. Same; construction projects; bids. No hospital building or addition shall be erected or constructed until the plans and specifications have been made therefor, adopted by the board and approved by the commission, and bids advertised for according to law for other county public buildings.History: L. 1984, ch. 98, § 14; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4615 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities|19-4615 Same; jurisdiction over hospital located in a city.

19-4615. Same; jurisdiction over hospital located in a city. If a county hospital is located in a city, the jurisdiction of the city in which the hospital is located shall extend over all lands used for hospital purposes, and all ordinances of such city shall be in full force and effect in and over the territory occupied by such county hospital.History: L. 1984, ch. 98, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4616 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities|19-4616 Same; revenue bonds; notice; use of proceeds.

19-4616. Same; revenue bonds; notice; use of proceeds. The commission may issue and sell revenue bonds for the purpose of purchasing, leasing or otherwise acquiring an existing hospital building or buildings and improving, remodeling or repairing and equipping the same, or for the purpose of constructing, equipping and furnishing an addition to an existing county hospital and, if necessary, acquiring a site therefor, or for the purpose of acquiring a site for constructing, equipping and furnishing a new hospital building or facility, separate and apart from an existing county hospital. Before any such bonds shall be issued, the commission shall publish a resolution declaring its intention to issue such bonds, stating the purpose for which such bonds are to be issued and the amount thereof. Such resolution shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in the official county newspaper, or if there is no official county newspaper, a newspaper published as provided in K.S.A. 64-101, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1984, ch. 98, § 16; July 1.