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KS Stat § 12-1220 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1220 Same; election to establish; tax levy, use of proceeds; library fund established; territory of existing library excluded, when.

12-1220. Same; election to establish; tax levy, use of proceeds; library fund established; territory of existing library excluded, when. The governing body of any municipality may by resolution, and shall, upon presentation of a petition signed by ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of such municipality determined upon the basis of the total vote cast for the secretary of state at the last preceding general election, cause to be submitted to the voters of such municipality at the first local or general election thereafter, or if the petition so requires, at a special election called for that purpose, the question of the establishment and maintenance of a library by such municipality. If a majority of the votes cast at such election on such proposition shall be in the affirmative, the governing body shall forthwith establish such library and is hereby authorized to and shall annually levy a tax for the maintenance of such library in such sum as the library board shall determine within the limitations fixed by law and to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, by cities located in the county.Such tax shall be levied and collected in like manner as other taxes of the municipality and, except for an amount to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, by cities located in the county, shall be kept in a separate fund to be known as the library fund of such municipality. If the territory of the municipality includes another municipality which is then maintaining a library, the proposition to establish a library by the larger municipality shall not be voted upon by the residents of the included municipality, nor shall a levy to establish or maintain such library be assessed against property therein, unless the library board and governing body of the included municipality shall give notice in writing that they desire to participate in the library to be established and to pay the tax for the establishment and maintenance thereof as other parts of the municipality establishing such library.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 3; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 40; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1221 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1221 County or township bonds for site, building and equipment; election.

12-1221. County or township bonds for site, building and equipment; election. Any county or township which is maintaining, or has voted to establish a library may erect and equip a library building and procure a site therefor, and may issue the bonds of such county or township for the purpose of paying the cost of such building, equipment and site. Before issuing any bonds hereunder the question of such issuance shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the county or township and if a majority of those voting on the proposition shall vote in favor thereof, such bonds may be issued. A proposition to issue such bonds may be combined with the proposition to establish a library under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1220. The election shall be called and held, and the bonds issued thereunder in accordance with the provisions of the general bond law.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1223 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1223 Same; Johnson county; corporate status of library board.

12-1223. Same; Johnson county; corporate status of library board. (a) Except as provided by subsection (b), the library board of a library established under, or governed by the provisions of this act shall constitute a body corporate and politic, possessing the usual powers of a corporation for public purposes, under the name and style of "the board of directors of _______________ (name of municipality) library" and under such name may contract, sue and be sued and acquire, hold and convey real and personal property in accordance with law. The acquisition or disposition of real property shall be subject to the approval of the governing body of the municipality.(b) In Johnson county, the library board shall constitute a body corporate and politic possessing the usual powers of a corporation for public purposes, under the name and type of "the board of directors of _______________ (name of municipality) library" and under such name may contract, acquire, hold and convey real and personal property in accordance with the law. The acquisition or disposition of real property shall be subject to the approval of the board of county commissioners. The library board in such county may sue with permission of the board of county commissioners, by resolution, and be sued only in the name of "The Board of County Commissioners of the County of __________;" pursuant to K.S.A. 19-105, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 6; L. 1984, ch. 69, § 1; January 1, 1985.
KS Stat § 12-1224 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1224 Same; officers of board; meetings; notice.

12-1224. Same; officers of board; meetings; notice. The members of a library board shall, immediately after their appointment and annually thereafter, meet and organize by the election of a chairman, a secretary and a treasurer and such other officers as they may deem necessary. The board shall fix the date and place of its regular meetings and special meetings may be called by the chairman or upon written request of a majority of the members. Written notice, stating the time and place of any special meeting and the purpose for which called, shall, unless waived, be given each member of the board at least two (2) days in advance of such meeting, and no business other than that stated in the notice shall be transacted at such meeting.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1225 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1225 Powers and duties of board.

12-1225. Powers and duties of board. Library boards shall have the following powers and duties: (a) To make and adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the library;(b) with the approval of the governing body of the municipality, to purchase or lease a site or sites and to lease or erect a building or buildings for the use of the library;(c) to acquire by purchase, gift or exchange, books, magazines, papers, printed materials, slides, pictures, films, projection equipment, phonograph records and other material and equipment deemed necessary by the board for the maintenance and extension of modern library service;(d) to employ a librarian and such other employees as the board deems necessary and to remove them and to fix their compensation, except as provided in K.S.A. 12-1225b;(e) to establish and maintain a library or libraries and traveling library service within the municipality or within any other municipality with which service contract arrangements have been made;(f) to contract with other libraries established under the provisions of this act or with the governing body of a municipality not maintaining a public library for the furnishing of library service to the inhabitants of such municipality to the extent and upon such terms as may be agreed upon, and to contract with any school board to furnish library service to any school library or to use the library facilities of the public school to supplement the facilities of the public library;(g) to receive, accept and administer any money appropriated or granted to it by the state or the federal government or any agency thereof for the purpose of aiding or providing library service;(h) to receive and accept any gift or donation to the library and administer the same in accordance with any provisions thereof. If no provisions are specified, the board shall have the power to hold, invest or reinvest the gift and any dividends, interest, rent or income derived from the gift in the manner the board deems will best serve the interests of the library;(i) to make annual reports to the state librarian and the governing body of the municipality on or before January 31 of each year for the preceding calendar year, showing receipts and disbursements from all funds under its control, and showing such statistical information relating to library materials acquired and on hand, number of library users, library services available, and other information of general interest as the governing body requires;(j) as to money received from sources other than a tax levy for library purposes, in its discretion, to place such money in a separate fund or funds, or to place the money in the fund to which the tax levy money is credited unless the grantor or donor directs how and for what purpose the money shall be handled and spent.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 8; L. 1953, ch. 65, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 103, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 104, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 69, § 7; L. 1984, ch. 69, § 2; January 1, 1985.
KS Stat § 12-1225a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1225a Johnson county library board; duties of county treasurer.

12-1225a. Johnson county library board; duties of county treasurer. (a) In Johnson county, the library board shall have the same powers and duties prescribed in K.S.A. 12-1225, and amendments thereto, except that the county treasurer shall receive, accept and administer any money appropriated or granted to it by the state or the federal government or any agency thereof for the purpose of aiding or providing library service.(b) The provisions of this section shall take effect and be in force on and after January 1, 1985.History: L. 1984, ch. 69, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1225b (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1225b Same; powers and duties.

12-1225b. Same; powers and duties. (a) In addition to the powers and duties prescribed by K.S.A. 12-1225, and amendments thereto, in Johnson county, the library board shall:(1) establish bylaws for the operation of the library board;(2) formulate new policies and revise existing programs, facilities and services for the county libraries;(3) annually review, evaluate and report to the board of county commissioners on the status of the county libraries;(4) review the annual work program, budget and fee schedule and provide recommendations on each to the board of county commissioners; and(5) employ and terminate the employment of a county librarian.(b) Any action taken by the library board or its county librarian shall be subject to the following provisions established by the board of county commissioners:(1) Personnel policies and procedures for employees other than elected officials;(2) any pay plan and benefits for all county employees other than elected officials;(3) purchasing policies and procedures except as provided in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 12-1225, and amendments thereto;(4) budget policies and procedures which budget shall be approved by the board of county commissioners;(5) financial policies and procedures, except as provided in K.S.A. 12-1226, and amendments thereto, with respect to gifts and nongovernmental grants;(6) audit policies and procedures; and(7) insurance and loss control policies and procedures.Any liability therefor will be the responsibility of the board of county commissioners, pursuant to K.S.A. 75-6101 et seq., and amendments thereto.(c) The provisions of this section shall take effect and be in force on and after January 1, 1985.History: L. 1984, ch. 69, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1225c (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1225c Johnson county librarian; duties.

12-1225c. Johnson county librarian; duties. (a) In Johnson county, the county librarian shall be subject to the same privileges and immunities as the head of any county department. The county librarian shall be charged with the daily administration of the library and may hire or terminate the employment of subordinate employees. Employees shall be eligible for benefits provided by subsection (b) of K.S.A. 12-1225b. The board of county commissioners, upon request of the library board, may grant exceptions, by resolution, to those policies and procedures provided pursuant to subsection (b) of K.S.A. 12-1225b.(b) The provisions of this section shall take effect and be in force on and after January 1, 1985.History: L. 1984, ch. 69, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1226 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1226 Treasurer of board; bond; duties; Johnson and Wyandotte counties library board treasurer.

12-1226. Treasurer of board; bond; duties; Johnson and Wyandotte counties library board treasurer. (a) Except as provided by this section, the treasurer of the library board shall give bond, in an amount fixed by the board and approved by the governing body of the municipality, for the safekeeping and due disbursement of all funds that may come into the treasurer's hands. The bonds shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality. Except where otherwise provided by law, the treasurer of the municipality shall pay over to the treasurer of the library board all funds collected for the maintenance of the library, and the treasurer of the library board shall pay out the funds on orders of the board signed by the secretary and chairperson thereof. Such treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all moneys received and disbursed thereby and make a report thereof to the library board monthly, or as often as the board requires.(b) In Johnson county, the treasurer of the library board shall give bond, in an amount fixed by the library board and approved by the board of county commissioners for the safekeeping and due disbursement of all funds that may come into the treasurer's hands. The bond shall be filed with the county clerk. Except where otherwise provided by law, the treasurer of the library board shall pay over to the county treasurer all funds collected for the maintenance of the library, with the exception of gifts and nongovernmental grants. The treasurer of the library board shall keep an accurate record of all moneys received along with its source and those moneys disbursed to the county treasurer. The funds of such library board in the hands of the county treasurer shall be maintained in a separate library fund and any interest payable thereon shall be added to that fund. The administration of such fund shall be with the county treasurer who shall pay out moneys from the fund upon orders signed by the chairperson of the board of county commissioners and the county clerk or their designees.(c) In Wyandotte county, the director of revenue of the unified government shall not pay over to the treasurer of the library board moneys collected for the maintenance of the library. The director of revenue shall maintain such moneys in a separate library fund. Any interest attributable to library moneys shall be deposited in the library fund. All moneys from gift, grants, donations or bequests to the library also shall be deposited in the library fund. The director of revenue shall administer the library fund and shall pay out moneys from the library fund, upon approval of the library board, and on orders signed by the chairperson and the treasurer of the library board or other authorized officers of the library board.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 9; L. 1984, ch. 69, § 6; L. 2002, ch. 68, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1227 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1227 Use of library; rules and regulations.

12-1227. Use of library; rules and regulations. Every library established under, or governed by the provisions of this act shall be free to the use of the inhabitants of the municipality in which located, subject always to such reasonable rules and regulations as the library board may adopt, and said board may exclude from the use of said library any and all persons who shall willfully violate such rules. The library board may extend the use and privilege of such library to nonresidents of the municipality and may make exchanges of books with any other library upon such terms and conditions as said board may from time to time by its regulations prescribe.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1228 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1228 Penalties as to library property authorized.

12-1228. Penalties as to library property authorized. The governing body of a municipality maintaining a library shall have power to pass laws or ordinances imposing suitable penalties for the punishment of injury committed to library buildings or other property and for injury to or failure to return any book or other library material belonging to such library.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 11; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1229 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1229 Use of privately owned books or collections.

12-1229. Use of privately owned books or collections. The library board of any library may authorize any circulating library, reading matter or work of art belonging to private person, association or corporation, or loaned by any library or public institution, to be deposited in a library building, and to be drawn or used outside the library building only on payment of such fee or membership as the owner may require. Deposits of such material may be removed by the owner thereof at pleasure, and such material when deposited in the library shall be separately and distinctly marked and kept apart from similar material owned by the library, but all such material while so deposited or remaining in the library shall be subject to use without charge within the library by any person who is entitled to the use of such library.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1230 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1230 Contracts for library service; tax levy, use of proceeds.

12-1230. Contracts for library service; tax levy, use of proceeds. The governing body of any municipality not maintaining a library may contract with any library for the furnishing of library service to such municipality, and to pay the costs of such library service the municipality is hereby authorized to levy a tax in the amount authorized to be levied by such municipality for the establishment and maintenance of a library and, in the case of cities and counties, to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, by cities located in the county.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 13; L. 1980, ch. 65, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 12-1231 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1231 Regional library; resolution; petition; election; board; certain cooperating township libraries to be maintained as regional libraries.

12-1231. Regional library; resolution; petition; election; board; certain cooperating township libraries to be maintained as regional libraries. Any two (2) or more adjoining counties, or any two (2) or more adjoining townships, may establish and maintain a regional library as provided in this act. A proposition to establish and maintain a regional library may be submitted to the electors of each county or township proposing to participate therein, by resolution of the governing body thereof, and shall be submitted upon presentation of a petition signed by ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of the county or township as determined upon the basis of the total vote cast for secretary of state at the last preceding general election. Such proposition shall be submitted at the first general election occurring after the passage of the resolution or the presentation of the petition, and if a majority of the votes cast in each county or township voting on the proposition shall be in the affirmative, the governing bodies of such counties or townships shall forthwith create a library board and proceed to establish a regional library. Any township library originally established under the authority of K.S.A. 80-804, which has been continuously maintained and operated and which is providing library services in the member townships on the effective date of this act shall be governed by and maintained in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1231 to 12-1235, inclusive, and amendments thereto, as a regional library.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 14; L. 1980, ch. 66, § 1; April 26.
KS Stat § 12-1232 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1232 Same; appointment of board; terms; vacancies; eligibility.

12-1232. Same; appointment of board; terms; vacancies; eligibility. The library board of a regional library shall consist of six appointed members and, in addition thereto, the official head of each participating county or township shall appoint a member of the governing body to be an ex officio member with the same powers as appointed members. Each county or township participating in a regional library shall be equally represented on the library board, but in case such uniform representation cannot be obtained because of the number of counties or townships participating, the governing body shall agree on a method of rotating representation among the participating counties or townships. The official head of each participating county or township, with the approval of the governing body thereof, shall appoint the members from such county or township.Terms of all members of the library board of any township library previously established under the authority of K.S.A. 80-804 shall expire on the effective date of this act and successors to such members shall be appointed in the manner and for the terms prescribed in this section.The members first appointed shall be appointed, one for a term expiring the first April 30th following date of appointment, two for terms expiring the second April 30th following date of appointment, one for a term expiring the third April 30th following date of appointment, and two for terms expiring the fourth April 30th following date of appointment. Upon the expiration of the terms of members first appointed, succeeding members shall be appointed in like manner for terms of four years. Vacancies occasioned by removal from the county or township, resignation or otherwise, shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. Except for the ex officio members of the board, no person holding any office in a participating county or township shall be a member of the library board while holding such office, and no person who has been appointed for two four-year terms to the library board shall be eligible for further appointment to such board.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 15; L. 1980, ch. 66, § 2; L. 2007, ch. 171, § 6; May 17.
KS Stat § 12-1233 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities|Article 12 - Libraries|12-1233 Same; powers and duties.

12-1233. Same; powers and duties. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the powers and duties of regional library boards, the powers and duties of officers and members of such boards, and the manner and procedure by which such powers and duties are to be exercised, shall be as provided herein for library boards generally.History: L. 1951, ch. 485, § 16; July 1.