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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 2 - County Commissioners › 19-260a Appointment of purchasing officer in Johnson and Sedgwick counties; compensation, clerk hire, expenses; bond.

19-260a.
Appointment of purchasing officer in Johnson and Sedgwick counties; compensation, clerk hire, expenses; bond.
The board of county commissioners of Johnson and Sedgwick counties shall appoint a qualified person who shall be known as the county purchasing officer, and who shall hold office at the pleasure of the board. The board of county commissioners shall fix the compensation of the county purchasing officer and make allowances for clerk hire and the expenses of conducting the office of said purchasing officer. A surety bond issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state in a sum determined to be necessary and proper by the board of county commissioners shall be furnished as required by K.S.A. 19-4202 and 19-4203, and amendments thereto, to cover the purchasing officer, conditioned that such officer will honestly and faithfully perform the duties of the office, and that all supplies and equipment purchased and agreements entered into for said county shall be purchased at the lowest and best price obtainable. Such bond shall be approved by the board of county commissioners. The cost of such bond shall be paid by the county from the county general fund.
History:
L. 1971, ch. 84, § 1; L. 1987, ch. 98, § 1; April 9.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 2 - County Commissioners › 19-260b Duties of purchasing officer; supplies and equipment; contracts; report; requisition for purchases; small purchases; bids.

19-260b.
Duties of purchasing officer; supplies and equipment; contracts; report; requisition for purchases; small purchases; bids.
The county purchasing officer, by and in conjunction with the board of county commissioners, shall purchase all supplies and equipment and approve all contracts, service and supply agreements and all other transactions that necessitate expenditure of county funds for the county and for each and every office and department thereof, shall keep a true and accurate account of all purchases so made, and shall make a report upon request by the board of county commissioners to the board of all purchases made and entered into and the office or department for which made. Each and every officeholder and department head and each and every employee thereof in the county and the judge or judges of the district court in the county shall be required to make requisition for all purchases of supplies and equipment contracts, service and supply agreements and other transactions that necessitate the expenditure of county funds pertaining to their respective offices and departments through the office of the county purchasing officer in the form and manner prescribed by the board of county commissioners in conjunction with the county purchasing officer, except that the board of county commissioners may authorize such officeholders, department heads or employees to make emergency purchases or small purchases of less than $2,000 on the open market. The county purchasing officer shall purchase all supplies and equipment and negotiate all contracts, service and supply agreements and other transactions that necessitate the expenditure of any county funds in the amount of $2,000 or more on the basis of competitive bids, except that competitive bids need not be required for contractual services where no competition exists. Bids shall be based on at least three competitive bids when reasonably possible. All such contracts and purchases made under the provisions of this act, for which competitive bids are required, shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration conformity with the specifications, terms of delivery, and other conditions imposed in the call for bids. The county purchasing officer shall have the power to decide as to the lowest responsible bidder for such purchases, and the county purchasing officer may reject any or all bids.
The county purchasing officer is hereby authorized to maintain a stock room and stationery supply store of expendable items for immediate requisition as needed.
History:
L. 1971, ch. 84, § 2; L. 1987, ch. 98, § 2; April 9.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 2 - County Commissioners › 19-264 Counties of more than 150,000 population; petty cash funds, limitation; uses.

19-264.
Counties of more than 150,000 population; petty cash funds, limitation; uses.
The board of county commissioners of any county having a population of more than one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) may by resolution adopted by such board, authorize the establishment and maintenance of a petty cash fund in any county office in an amount not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200) at any one time. The board shall provide written instructions specifying the purposes and conditions for which the petty cash fund can be used. When the fund is authorized hereunder a county warrant shall be issued to establish the petty cash fund.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 101, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 2 - County Commissioners › 19-265 Expenditure limitations; fund for redemption of unsold fish and game licenses.

19-265.
Expenditure limitations; fund for redemption of unsold fish and game licenses.
Petty cash funds hereby authorized may be used to provide for payment of any authorized expenditure of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25). No petty cash fund may be used to pay regular employees or current accounts which are payable monthly. No money shall be advanced from any petty cash fund except in accordance with written instructions issued by the board of county commissioners: Provided, That a resolution may authorize the county clerk to establish a petty cash fund in an amount of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) to be used to redeem unsold fish and game licenses returned by authorized dealers. The county clerk may replenish the fund as it becomes necessary from receipts from the sales of fish and game licenses.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 101, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 2 - County Commissioners › 19-266 Monthly statement of payments from fund to county clerk; restoration.

19-266.
Monthly statement of payments from fund to county clerk; restoration.
At the close of each month, or more frequently if necessary, there shall be filed with the county clerk an itemized and detailed reconciliation and statement of payments made out of any petty cash fund authorized under this act. Such detailed statement shall be supported by itemized receipts for each expenditure. Upon receiving any such statement, the county clerk shall draw his warrant against the fund from which payments would have been paid if the same had not been paid out of such petty cash fund, to restore such petty cash fund to its original amount.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 101, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 2 - County Commissioners › 19-267 Maintenance in cash; number of funds authorized; instructions, reconciling entries; withdrawal of authority.

19-267.
Maintenance in cash; number of funds authorized; instructions, reconciling entries; withdrawal of authority.
Petty cash funds authorized under this act may be maintained in cash and shall not be required to be maintained in a bank. The board of county commissioners may authorize as many petty cash funds in any county office as it deems appropriate upon application therefor. The board of county commissioners may from time to time issue instructions relating to the operation of petty cash funds and accounting for expenditures therefrom. The board of county commissioners may authorize a reconciling entry of not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) in any reconciliation statement. The board of county commissioners may withdraw authority to maintain any petty cash fund which it has theretofore authorized, and upon withdrawal of such authority, such petty cash fund shall immediately be terminated and shall not be reopened except upon subsequent authorization by the board of county commissioners.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 101, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 2 - County Commissioners › 19-268 Pay periods for county employees.

19-268.
Pay periods for county employees.
The board of county commissioners of each county having a population of not less than one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) are hereby authorized to fix, by resolution, the pay periods of all county employees.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 102, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 2 - County Commissioners › 19-269 Powers of board of commissioners; travel policy; advancement of expenses.

19-269.
Powers of board of commissioners; travel policy; advancement of expenses.
The board of county commissioners of any county may adopt a travel policy and may advance expected transportation and board expenses to the county sheriff while serving under requisition made by the governor.
History:
L. 1983, ch. 128, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-301 County clerk; election, term, bond.

19-301.
County clerk; election, term, bond.
Beginning with the general election in 1976, a county clerk shall be elected in each county, for a term of four (4) years. Such county clerk shall, before entering upon the duties of the office, execute and file with the county treasurer a good and sufficient corporate surety bond, conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of the office. Such bond shall be issued by a company authorized to do business in Kansas, in an amount to be fixed by the county treasurer of not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
History:
G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 40; R.S. 1923, 19-301; L. 1965, ch. 160, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 123, § 1; April 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-302 Deputies and assistants; duties; bond; acting as county treasurer prohibited; meetings and seminars; budget; limitation on personnel policies and practices.

19-302.
Deputies and assistants; duties; bond; acting as county treasurer prohibited; meetings and seminars; budget; limitation on personnel policies and practices.
(a) The county clerk shall appoint a deputy county clerk and file a written statement of the appointment in the clerk's office. In the absence or disability of the county clerk or if a vacancy in the office occurs, the deputy county clerk shall perform all the duties of the county clerk during the clerk's absence or until the vacancy is filled. In addition to the deputy, the county clerk also may appoint, promote, demote and dismiss additional deputies and any assistants necessary to carry out the duties of the office. The county clerk shall supervise all assistants in the performance of their duties. The county clerk's surety shall be responsible under the clerk's official bond for the acts of the deputies and any assistants. The county or deputy county clerk shall in no case act as a county treasurer or as the treasurer's deputy. Within the limitations of the budget for the financing of the operation of the clerk's office as approved by the board of county commissioners, the county clerk may attend and may require the deputies and any assistants to attend any meetings or seminars which the clerk determines will be beneficial to the operation of the clerk's office.
(b) The county clerk shall submit a budget for the financing of the operation of the clerk's office to the board of county commissioners for their approval.
(c) Any personnel action taken by the county clerk 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 clerk's office as approved by the board of county commissioners.
History:
G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 41; R.S. 1923, 19-302; L. 1983, ch. 91, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-303 Vacancy in office of county clerk, how filled.

19-303. Vacancy in office of county clerk, how filled.
If a vacancy in the office of county clerk should occur by death, resignation or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of a qualified elector of this state in the manner provided in this section. 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 qualified 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 clerk 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, § 42; R.S. 1923, 19-303; L. 1963, ch. 160, § 1; L. 1973, ch. 102, § 2; L. 1986, ch. 100, § 1; L. 2023, ch. 79, § 9; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-304 Duties of county clerk.

19-304.
Duties of county clerk.
The county clerk shall:
(a) Keep the clerk's office at the county seat;
(b) attend the sessions of the board of county commissioners, either in person or by deputy;
(c) keep the seals, records and papers of the board of commissioners;
(d) sign the records of the proceedings of the board of commissioners, and attest the same with the seal of the county; and
(e) have the general powers of a notary public in the performance of all notarial acts.
History:
G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 43; R.S. 1923, § 19-304; L. 1998, ch. 81, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-305 Records and accounts.

19-305.
Records and accounts.
It shall be the general duty of the county clerk: First, to record, in a book to be provided for that purpose, all proceedings of the board; second, to make regular entries of their resolutions and decisions in all questions concerning the raising of money; third, to record the vote of each commissioner on any question submitted to the board, if required by any member; fourth, sign all orders issued by the board for the payment of money; fifth, to preserve and file all accounts acted upon by the board, with their action thereon; and he shall perform such special duties as are required of him by law.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 44; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-305.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-306 Claims allowed, record; fees for certified copies of any record.

19-306.
Claims allowed, record; fees for certified copies of any record.
It shall be the duty of such clerk to designate, upon every account which shall be audited and allowed by the board, the amount so allowed. Such clerk shall also deliver to any person who may demand it, a certified copy of any record in such clerk's office, or any account on file therein, on receiving from such person a fee in accordance with a schedule of fees established pursuant to subsection (c) of K.S.A. 45-219, and amendments thereto.
History:
G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 45; R.S. 1923, 19-306; L. 1987, ch. 99, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-308 Limitation on accounts against county.

19-308.
Limitation on accounts against county.
No account against the county shall be allowed unless presented within two years after the same accrued: Provided, That if any person having a claim against the county be, at the time the same accrues, under any legal disability, every such person shall be entitled to present the same within one year after such disability shall be removed.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 47; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-308.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-309 Certification of names and boundaries of townships.

19-309.
Certification of names and boundaries of townships.
The clerk of each county shall, as often as a new township shall be organized in his county, or the boundaries of any township therein shall be altered, and immediately thereafter, make out and transmit to the secretary of state a certified statement of the names and boundaries of the township so organized, and of the boundaries of any township the boundaries of which shall have been altered.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 48; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-309.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-310 Road record; prima facie evidence.

19-310.
Road record; prima facie evidence.
It shall be the duty of the county clerk to record in a proper book, to be called the "road record," a record of all proceedings in regard to laying out and establishing roads in the county, which said record shall include the report of the commissioners and surveyor locating such roads, and maps thereof; and such records, or duly certified copies thereof, are hereby declared prima facie evidence of the statements therein contained, in the courts of this state.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 49; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-310.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-311 Record of receipts, expenditures and accounts.

19-311.
Record of receipts, expenditures and accounts.
The county clerk of each county of this state shall keep a book in which he shall keep the receipts and expenditures of his county, and all accounts of his county with the different county, township, district, and other officers.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 50; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-311.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-313 Separate statement of different funds.

19-313.
Separate statement of different funds.
The county clerk, in making the above charges, credits and entries, shall state each different fund and each item of each different fund separately.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 52; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-313.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-315 Apportionment of special assessments when property outside cities subdivided.

19-315.
Apportionment of special assessments when property outside cities subdivided.
Whenever any lot or tract of land in any county, located outside of the limits of an incorporated city, upon which a special assessment has been levied for any special improvement, shall, subsequent to such levy or the initiation of said improvement, and prior to the final payment of such levy, be subdivided, it shall be the duty of the county clerk of the county in which such lot or tract of land is located to apportion such assessment to the several pieces of land into which such lot or tract has been subdivided, so that each such piece of land shall be subject to its proper proportion of such assessment, on the basis originally made.
History:
L. 1915, ch. 114, § 1; R.S. 1923, 19-315; L. 1963, ch. 161, § 1; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-318 Orders upon treasurer for money collected; credit to treasurer for orders paid.

19-318.
Orders upon treasurer for money collected; credit to treasurer for orders paid.
It shall be the duty of the county clerk to draw orders on the county treasurer of the proper county from time to time, for any money that may have been collected for or that may be due to any city, town, township, school district or other municipal organization in his county, in favor of the proper person or organization, and shall keep a record of the date and amount of all such orders, and the name of the person to whom given; and in a settlement with the county treasurer, he shall give him credit for all such orders that have been paid by such treasurer and filed in his office.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 57; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-318.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-320 Unclaimed warrants; cancellation.

19-320.
Unclaimed warrants; cancellation.
Whenever any county warrant, issued to any person, remain in the office of the county clerk unclaimed for a period of three years from the date thereof, such warrant shall be returned by him to the board of county commissioners and canceled.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 59; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-320.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-321 Oaths, affirmations and acknowledgments.

19-321.
Oaths, affirmations and acknowledgments.
The county clerk shall have authority to administer oaths and affirmations in all cases in which an oath or affirmation may be required, and may take acknowledgments of deeds, mortgages, and other instruments of writing in this state, and attest the same with the county seal.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 60; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-321.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-323 Biennial list of county officers, their signatures and imprint of seals to secretary of state; vacancies; penalty for failure.

19-323.
Biennial list of county officers, their signatures and imprint of seals to secretary of state; vacancies; penalty for failure.
The county clerks of the several counties of this state shall biennially, on the fourth Monday of January, prepare and file in the office of the secretary of state a list of the officers of their respective counties elected at the next preceding general election, which list shall contain the genuine signatures of all county officers and an imprint of the official seal of such as are by law required to keep them; and the county clerk shall certify under the seal of his office that such signatures and the imprint of such seals are the genuine signatures and seals of the respective officers, and that they were attached in his presence: Provided, That in case of any vacancy in any county office, the county clerk shall immediately transmit to the secretary of state the genuine signature of the person elected or appointed to fill such vacancy: And provided further, That any county clerk failing or refusing to comply with the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10) nor more than fifty dollars ($50).
History:
L. 1885, ch. 108, § 1; R.S. 1923, 19-323; L. 1961, ch. 129, § 1; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3 - County Clerk › 19-324 Blanks for such lists.

19-324.
Blanks for such lists.
It shall be the duty of the secretary of state to prepare and forward to the county clerks the blanks necessary to carry out the provisions of K.S.A. 19-323.
History:
L. 1885, ch. 108, § 2; March 7; R.S. 1923, 19-324.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3a - County Public Administrator › 19-3a01 Administrator of Wyandotte county; elected.

19-3a01.
Administrator of Wyandotte county; elected.
At the general election to be held in November, 1984, and every four years thereafter, there shall be elected in Wyandotte county a public administrator in and for such county, whose term of office shall be four years, commencing on the second Monday in January next after such person's election, and who shall hold office until a successor is elected and qualified. The public administrator's powers and duties shall be as hereinafter provided. Before the commencement of such person's term of office such person shall take and subscribe and file in the office of the county clerk of such county an oath to well and faithfully discharge the duties of such office.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 113, § 1; July 1.
2023 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.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3a - County Public Administrator › 19-3a03 Appointment.

19-3a03.
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.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 3a - County Public Administrator › 19-3a04 Powers and duties.

19-3a04.
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.
2023 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.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 4 - County Appraiser › 19-426 Transfer of powers, property and records of office; no assessor elected after June 1, 1976.

19-426.
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.
2023 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.
2023 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) (1) 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.
(2) 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:
(A) A certified general real property appraiser pursuant to article 41 of chapter 58 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto; or
(B) a registered mass appraiser pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, 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, 2023, 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:
(1) Developed by the director of property valuation specifically related to the administration of the assessment and tax laws of the state; or
(2) 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; L. 2023, ch. 92, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 4 - County Appraiser › 19-433 Oath of office.

19-433.
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.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 4 - County Appraiser › 19-434 Salary.

19-434.
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.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 4 - County Appraiser › 19-435 Expense and travel allowances.

19-435.
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.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 4 - County Appraiser › 19-436 Costs of complying with act; tax levy.

19-436.
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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.