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KS Stat § 19-4321 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4321 Same; establishing new positions; certification of names; appointment on probation; standards of performance; rules and regulations.

19-4321. Same; establishing new positions; certification of names; appointment on probation; standards of performance; rules and regulations. (a) The sheriff shall give written notice to the civil service board of his intention to establish new positions and of the existence of any vacancy to be filled in any office or employment covered by the provisions of this act and, within a reasonable time after the receipt of such notice, the civil service board shall certify from the list of eligibles, appropriate for the grade and class in which the position is classified, the three names at the head thereof: Provided, That the civil service board may certify more than three names when such certification is in the best interests of efficiency and economy.(b) The sheriff shall appoint on probation, with sole reference to merit and fitness, one of the said candidates, whose name is certified in the manner above set forth, to fill such vacancy.(c) As soon as practicable after the effective date of this act and after consultation with the sheriff, the civil service board shall establish standards of performance for each class of position and shall maintain records of efficiency, character, and conduct by a system of service ratings based upon such standards. The board shall establish and enforce rules and regulations in respect to such service ratings and prescribe the extent to which such service ratings shall be considered in determining the promotion of an employee to a higher class, the question of reduction or dismissal of any permanent employee, increases and decreases in salary of an employee within the salary range established under this act, and in all other decisions relating to the status of employees. The board may further by rule prescribe the extent to which such ratings and the reports upon which they are based shall be open to inspection by the public and by the affected employees.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 19; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4322 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4322 Same; vacancies, how filled; promotions.

19-4322. Same; vacancies, how filled; promotions. Vacancies in positions under the provisions of this act shall be filled, so far as practicable, by promotions from among persons holding positions and in accordance with the rules of the board. Promotions shall be based upon merit and fitness to be ascertained by competitive or noncompetitive examination in which the employee's efficiency, character, conduct, and length of service shall all constitute a factor.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 20; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4323 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4323 Same; when positions filled without competition.

19-4323. Same; when positions filled without competition. Positions covered by this act may be filled without competition only as follows:(a) Whenever there are urgent reasons for filling a vacancy in any position in the classified service and the civil service board is unable to certify from any appropriate eligible list for the vacancy, the civil service board may issue a provisional permit or certify a suitable person to fill such vacancy provisionally only until a selection and appointment can be made after competitive examination; but no person shall receive more than one provisional appointment nor serve more than three (3) months in any calendar year as a provisional appointee.(b) In case of an emergency, an appointment may be made without regard to the provisions of the act, but in no case shall continue longer than thirty (30) days, and in no case shall successive emergency appointments be made. This provision shall apply to both persons and positions. No person shall receive more than three (3) emergency appointments in any one or different positions within one year.(c) In case of a vacancy in a position where peculiar and exceptional qualifications of a scientific, professional or expert character are required, and upon satisfactory evidence that for specified reasons competition in such special case is impracticable and that the position can best be filled by the selection of some designated person of high and recognized attainments in such qualities, the civil service board may suspend the requirements of competition in such case, but no suspension shall be general in its application to such position, and all such cases of suspension shall be reported in the annual report of the board with the reasons for the same.(d) Where the services to be rendered by an appointee are for a temporary period not to exceed three (3) months and a proper list of eligibles is not available, the civil service board shall certify for such temporary service any person it deems qualified. The acceptance or refusal by an eligible of a temporary appointment shall not affect his standing on the register for permanent employment, nor shall the period of temporary service be counted as part of the probationary period in case of subsequent appointment to a permanent position. Successive temporary appointments to the same position shall not be made under this provision.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 21; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4324 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4324 Same; probationary period; dismissals and demotions.

19-4324. Same; probationary period; dismissals and demotions. Except as in this act otherwise provided, all original appointments to and promotions within the classified service shall be for a probationary period, the length of which for the several classes in the classified service shall be determined by the board, but dismissals or demotions may be made by the sheriff at any time during such period, but in no event shall such probationary period be less than one (1) year nor more than eighteen (18) months. At the end of the probationary period the sheriff shall notify the civil service board in writing whether or not the probationer is a satisfactory employee and may receive the status of a permanent appointee.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 22; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4325 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4325 Same; transfers; leaves of absence.

19-4325. Same; transfers; leaves of absence. (a) Transfers may be made from a position in one grade and class to a position in another grade and class when the duties and compensation are similar.(b) Any person holding a permanent position may be granted a leave of absence on the grounds of sickness, disability or being called by the armed services or other good or sufficient reason.(c) Leave of absence shall be granted to an officer or employee holding a permanent position in the classified service to enable such person to take a nonclassified appointive position in said sheriff department. Such leave of absence shall remain in effect as long as that person is holding such appointive position, after which he shall be reinstated to a position in the same grade or class in the classified service.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 23; L. 1973, ch. 126, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4326 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4326 Same; layoffs; reemployment lists; abolition of positions.

19-4326. Same; layoffs; reemployment lists; abolition of positions. In accordance with the rules, the sheriff may lay off an employee whenever he deems it necessary by reason of shortage of work or funds, the reinstatement of an employee returning from authorized leave, or the abolition of a position or other material change in duties or organization. The seniority and service ratings of employees shall be considered, in such manner as the rules shall provide, among the factors in determining the order of layoffs. The sheriff shall give written notice to the civil service board of every proposed layoff a reasonable time before the effective date thereof, and the civil service board shall make such orders relating thereto as it considers necessary to secure compliance with the rules. The name of every regular employee so laid off shall be placed at the head of the appropriate reemployment list.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 24; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4327 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4327 Same; dismissals and suspensions; hearings, when; reinstatement; orders.

19-4327. Same; dismissals and suspensions; hearings, when; reinstatement; orders. (a) The sheriff may dismiss any permanent employee when he considers that the good of the service will be served thereby, and for disciplinary purposes may suspend without pay a permanent classified employee for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days but no permanent employee shall be dismissed for political, religious or racial reasons. In case of a dismissal or suspension, the civil service board shall be furnished with a statement in writing specifically setting forth the reasons for such dismissal or suspension. Upon request, a copy of such statement shall be furnished to such employee.(b) Any employee so dismissed or suspended may request in writing within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notification a hearing before the board to determine the reasonableness of such action and the board shall grant the employee a hearing within fifteen (15) days after receipt of such request.(c) After the hearing and consideration of the evidence for and against a suspension, the board shall approve or disapprove such action and in the event of a disapproval, the board shall order the reinstatement of the employee and the payment to the employee of such salary as has been lost by reason of such suspension.(d) After the hearing and consideration of the evidence for and against a dismissal, the board shall approve or disapprove such action and may make any one of the following appropriate orders: (1) Order the reinstatement of the employee and the payment to the employee of such salary as has been lost by reason of such dismissal. (2) Sustain the dismissal of such employee. (3) Except as provided above the board may sustain the dismissal, but may order the name of the dismissed employee returned to the appropriate registers, or may take steps to effect the transfer of such employee to a comparable position in another department.(e) The board shall establish such rules as may be necessary to give effect to the provisions of the above section.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 25; L. 1973, ch. 126, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4328 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4328 Same; notice of employment, contents.

19-4328. Same; notice of employment, contents. The sheriff shall report to the civil service board forthwith in writing upon any appointment or employment in the service, the name of the appointee, or employee, the title and character of his office or employment, the date of commencement of service by virtue thereof, and the salary or compensation thereof, and shall report from time to time upon the date of the official action in, or knowledge of, any separation of a person from the service or any promotion, reduction, suspension, transfer, reinstatement or other change therein, the efficiency of his subordinates and employees, and other information, in such manner as may be prescribed by the rules and regulations adopted by the board.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 26; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4329 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4329 Same; compliance with act by officers and employees.

19-4329. Same; compliance with act by officers and employees. All officers and employees shall conform to, comply with, and aid in all proper ways in carrying into effect the provisions of this act and the rules prescribed thereunder.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 27; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4330 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4330 Same; membership in organizations; penalty for unlawful acts; resignation upon filing for public office.

19-4330. Same; membership in organizations; penalty for unlawful acts; resignation upon filing for public office. (a) No officer, agent, clerk or employee of this state shall directly or indirectly use his authority or official influence to compel any officer or employee covered by the provisions of this act to apply for membership in or become a member of any organization, or to pay or promise to pay any assessment, subscription or contribution, or to take part in any political activity. Any person who violates any provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction, be punished accordingly, and if any officer or employee in a position covered by this act is found guilty of violating any provision of this section, he is automatically separated from the service.(b) Any officer or employee covered by the provisions of this act shall resign from the service upon filing as a candidate for public office.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 28; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4331 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4331 Same; penalty for violations of act or rules.

19-4331. Same; penalty for violations of act or rules. Any person who willfully violates any provisions of this act or of the rules shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and such imprisonment.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 29; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4332 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4332 Same; convicted persons ineligible for office; forfeiture, when.

19-4332. Same; convicted persons ineligible for office; forfeiture, when. Any person who is convicted of a misdemeanor under this act shall, for a period of five (5) years, be ineligible for appointment to or employment in a position under the provisions of this act, and if he is an officer or employee of the county, shall forfeit his office or position.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 30; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4334 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 43 - Employment Systems|19-4334 Invalidity of part.

19-4334. Invalidity of part. If any provision of this act, or the application thereof, to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of this act and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby, and the decision of the court respecting such provision or provisions shall not affect the validity of any other provision, which can be given effect without such invalid provisions. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that this act would have been enacted by the legislature had such invalid provisions not been included herein.History: L. 1969, ch. 136, § 32; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4401 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties|19-4401 Purpose of act.

19-4401. Purpose of act. It is hereby declared that the purpose of this act shall be to provide for the protection of persons and property and to promote the general welfare of the citizens of the state of Kansas through efficient law enforcement and police protection.History: L. 1970, ch. 117, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4402 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties|19-4402 Definitions.

19-4402. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this act shall, for the purpose of this act, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section.Agency. A county law enforcement agency established under the provisions of this act.Department. A county law enforcement department established under the provisions of this act.Superintendent. The superintendent of a county law enforcement department appointed under the provisions of this act.Law enforcement officer or county law enforcement officer. A law enforcement officer who is a member of a county law enforcement department appointed under the provisions of this act.History: L. 1970, ch. 117, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4405 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties|19-4405 Same; officers; meetings; records.

19-4405. Same; officers; meetings; records. Members of such agency shall meet in the office of the county attorney upon the call of such officer as soon after their appointment as possible and shall organize by electing a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. Members of the agency shall meet thereafter at least once each month at a time and place which shall be fixed by resolution. Such resolution shall specify the regular hour of commencement of the meeting, the day of the week and the week of the month, and shall provide that if the regular meeting date occurs on a legal holiday or on a holiday specified by the agency, such regular meeting shall be held on the following day at the same hour. Such resolution shall also specify the regular meeting place of the agency and may specify that any regular meeting may be adjourned to another time and place. Special meetings may be called at any time by the chairman or by joint action of any three (3) members of the agency. Written notice, stating the time and place of any special meeting and the purpose for which called, shall, unless waived by all of the members of such agency, be given each member at least two (2) days in advance of said meeting and no business other than that stated in the notice shall be transacted at such meeting. A majority of the qualified members of the agency shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting any business and the vote of a majority of the qualified members of such agency shall be required for the passage of any motion or resolution. No member shall be permitted to pass or to abstain from voting upon any measure properly before the members of such agency at any meeting except upon the basis of a conflict of interest announced by such member and made a part of the record of the meeting. The chairman, and in his absence or disability, the vice-chairman shall preside at all meetings and sign or execute all orders, contracts or documents of any kind required or authorized to be signed or executed by the agency. The agency shall cause a proper record to be kept of its proceedings.History: L. 1970, ch. 117, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4406 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties|19-4406 Same; general powers and duties.

19-4406. Same; general powers and duties. The agency shall be responsible for the enforcement of law and the providing of police protection throughout the county and for this purpose is hereby authorized to:(a) Appoint and establish the salary and compensation of a law enforcement superintendent for the county;(b) authorize and provide for the appointment of such law enforcement officers and other personnel as the agency shall deem necessary to carry out the intent of this act;(c) establish a job classification and merit rating system for law enforcement officers and provide for the administration thereof by county or city personnel or by a commission appointed for this purpose in the manner hereinafter provided in this act;(d) establish a schedule of salaries for law enforcement officers and other personnel;(e) hear and affirm or revoke orders of the superintendent providing for the suspension or dismissal of law enforcement officers except in counties which have appointed commissions for this purpose in the manner hereinafter provided in this act;(f) authorize the acquisition and disposal of equipment and supplies necessary for the operation of the agency and department;(g) require the keeping of proper law enforcement records and files by the department;(h) adopt and certify to the board of county commissioners of the county a budget for the operation of the agency and department;(i) enter into contracts for and receive moneys from any private organization or agency, the federal government or the state or any political or taxing subdivision thereof on behalf of the county for the use of the agency and department;(j) receive law enforcement vehicles, equipment and supplies from the county sheriff's department for the use of the law enforcement department;(k) enter into contracts with any political or taxing subdivisions or districts of the state located within such county, empowered to enter into a contract for such purpose, for providing special police protection within the boundaries of such political or taxing subdivision or district;(l) enter into contracts with cities located within the county for the enforcement of specified ordinances or the acquisition of city law enforcement equipment and property for the use of the department;(m) adopt rules and regulations necessary for the organization and operation of the agency and department; and(n) perform such other duties as may be provided by law.History: L. 1970, ch. 117, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 19-4407 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers|Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties|19-4407 Law enforcement department; establishment; members; operation.

19-4407. Law enforcement department; establishment; members; operation. There is hereby established in all counties adopting the provisions of this act a county law enforcement department, which shall be composed of a superintendent, assistant superintendent and such other officers and personnel as the agency shall by resolution provide. Such department shall be under the exclusive supervision and control of the superintendent and no member of the agency shall by individual action interfere with the operation of the department or the conduct of any of the officers or other personnel of such department. The superintendent shall be responsible to the agency for the operation and administration of the department and for the enforcement of law and providing of police protection within the county in conformance with rules and regulations adopted by such agency. The superintendent shall designate and appoint an assistant superintendent who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the superintendent.History: L. 1970, ch. 117, § 7; July 1.