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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4435 Powers, duties and responsibilities of sheriffs, deputies and constables transferred to department; transfer of property and records; eligibility of deputies for membership in department.

19-4435.
Powers, duties and responsibilities of sheriffs, deputies and constables transferred to department; transfer of property and records; eligibility of deputies for membership in department.
On the first day of January next following the appointment in any county of the first members of the law enforcement agency under the provisions of this act and thereafter, the law enforcement department shall assume and shall exercise all powers, duties and responsibilities previously exercised by the sheriff, deputies of the sheriff and constables. The sheriff, upon demand, shall transfer and deliver to the agency all vehicles, property and records belonging to the sheriff's department. A record of all property so transferred shall be prepared and copies thereof filed in the office of the county clerk and with the secretary of the agency. On the date fixed for the transfer of such authority, any person serving as a full-time deputy of the sheriff of the county on such date, holding a law enforcement training certificate and meeting the qualifications established by the county law enforcement agency, may become a member of the department.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 12; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4436 Powers and duties of director and officers of department.

19-4436.
Powers and duties of director and officers of department.
It shall be the duty of the director and officers to keep and preserve the peace, and, for such purpose such director and officers are hereby vested with the power and authority of peace and police officers in the execution of the duties imposed upon them under the provisions of this act. All powers and duties now or hereafter conferred and imposed upon the sheriff and deputies and constables of any county adopting the provisions of this act are hereby conferred and imposed upon the director and officers appointed under the provisions of this act, and all the powers and duties now or hereafter conferred and imposed upon the city marshal or chief of police and police officers of cities located within such county, including that portion of any such city which is located in an adjacent county, relating to the enforcement of the laws of the state and ordinances of such cities, the authority for the enforcement of which has been transferred to and vested in the county department, are hereby conferred and imposed upon the director and officers appointed under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 13; L. 1974, ch. 132, § 3; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4437 Quarters and facilities to be provided by county.

19-4437.
Quarters and facilities to be provided by county.
The board of county commissioners of any county adopting the provisions of this act shall provide the agency and department with such quarters and facilities as the agency shall deem necessary. County law enforcement agencies may utilize quarters and facilities previously used by the sheriff of the county and may enter into contracts with cities located within the county for the use by such agency of city jail facilities. The board of county commissioners may construct or may acquire by purchase, condemnation or lease, buildings and facilities for the use of the agency and department in like manner as that provided by law for the construction or acquisition of public buildings for the use of the county.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 14; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4438 Sheriff relieved of all power, authority and responsibility; abolishment of office of sheriff.

19-4438.
Sheriff relieved of all power, authority and responsibility; abolishment of office of sheriff.
The sheriff of any county adopting the provisions of this act shall be and is hereby relieved of all power, authority and responsibility now or hereafter prescribed by law from and after the date fixed for the transfer of such authority and responsibility to the law enforcement department under the provisions of this act, including the power, authority and responsibility of such sheriff relating to the enforcement of the laws of this state, the service of process, collection of delinquent taxes, the operation of the county jail and any other duty or authority now or hereafter imposed or conferred by law. On the date fixed for the transfer of such power, authority and responsibility, the office of sheriff in such county shall be and is hereby abolished, and at the general election next following such abolishment, and all general elections thereafter, no sheriff shall be elected in any such county.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 15; L. 1974, ch. 132, § 4; L. 1975, ch. 172, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4439 Constables relieved of all power, authority and responsibility.

19-4439.
Constables relieved of all power, authority and responsibility.
All constables elected in townships located within any county adopting the provisions of this act, shall be and are hereby relieved of all power, authority and responsibility now or hereafter prescribed by law for the enforcement of the laws of this state from and after the date fixed for the transfer of such authority and responsibility to the law enforcement department under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 16; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4440 Power, authority and responsibility of city marshals, chiefs of police and police officers limited.

19-4440.
Power, authority and responsibility of city marshals, chiefs of police and police officers limited.
The city marshal or chief of police and police officers of all cities located within, or a majority of the population of which reside within, any county adopting the provisions of this act shall be and are hereby relieved of all power, authority and responsibility now or hereafter prescribed by law for the enforcement of laws of this state, ordinances of such city, responsibility for the enforcement of which has been transferred to the county department and ordinances of such city the responsibility for the enforcement of which has by contract been placed in the county law enforcement department, from and after the date fixed for the transfer of such authority and responsibility to the law enforcement department under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 17; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4442 Financing of law enforcement agency; no-fund warrants; tax levies.

19-4442. Financing of law enforcement agency; no-fund warrants; tax levies.
The board of county commissioners of any county adopting the provisions of this act, for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this act from and after the date of the adoption of the provisions thereof by such county, and prior to the time that moneys are available from the tax levy authorized by K.S.A. 19-4443, and amendments thereto, is hereby authorized for such purpose, whenever deemed necessary and fixed by resolution of the agency, to issue no-fund warrants in an amount not to exceed the amount which would be raised by the levy of a tax of one mill upon all taxable tangible property in the county. Such no-fund warrants shall be issued by the county in the manner and form and shall bear interest and be redeemable in the manner prescribed by K.S.A. 79-2940, and amendments thereto, except that they may be issued without the approval of the state board of tax appeals, and without the notation required by said section. The board of county commissioners shall make a tax levy at the first levying period after such warrants are issued, sufficient to pay such warrants and the interest thereon. All such tax levies shall be in addition to all other levies authorized or limited by law.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 19; L. 1975, ch. 172, § 4; L. 2008, ch. 109, § 50; L. 2014, ch. 141, § 44; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4443a 1982 budget increase; purpose; resolution; protest.

19-4443a.
1982 budget increase; purpose; resolution; protest.
For fiscal year 1982 only, in addition to the annual budget increase authorized by K.S.A. 19-4443, the agency shall be authorized, by resolution, to increase its budget by a sum not to exceed $175,250. The increase authorized by this section shall be used for one or more of the following purposes: Salary and associated benefits relating to the employment of additional law enforcement officers for patrol purposes; purchase of additional vehicles and equipment; insurance, fuel and maintenance expenses for any such additional vehicles; training expenses for such additional officers; and other associated costs of hiring such additional officers. The resolution shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in the official county newspaper. If within 60 days after the date of the last publication of the resolution, a petition signed by not less than 5% of the qualified electors in the county is filed with the county election officer, no increase shall be made under the provisions of this section without the question of increasing the same having been submitted to and been approved by a majority of the qualified electors in the county voting at the next primary or general election.
History:
L. 1981, ch. 128, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4444 Approval of expenditures and claims; cost of medical care of prisoners paid from county general fund or by the state; reimbursement from prisoner.

19-4444.
Approval of expenditures and claims; cost of medical care of prisoners paid from county general fund or by the state; reimbursement from prisoner.
(a) Except as provided by subsection (b), the agency shall approve all expenditures to be made by and claims to be paid on behalf of such agency and the law enforcement department and shall certify the same to the board of county commissioners of the county to be allowed from the funds provided for the operation of such agency and department.
(b) (1) If a person is stopped by or is in the custody of a law enforcement officer, as defined in K.S.A. 22-2202, and amendments thereto, who is an employee of the state and such person is injured by the officer while acting within the scope of such officer's authority, costs incurred for medical care and treatment of the person shall be paid by the state if such care and treatment is required due to the injury and a determination has been made that the person has no other resources. When such medical expenses have been paid by the state, the state may seek reimbursement of such expenses from the prisoner. If the state determines that the prisoner is covered under a current individual or group accident and health insurance policy, medical service plan contract, hospital service corporation contract, hospital and medical service corporation contract, fraternal benefit society or health maintenance organization contract, then the state may require the prisoner or the provider rendering health care services to the prisoner to submit a claim for such health care services rendered in accordance with the prisoner's policy or contract.
(2) All other costs incurred by the agency or department for medical care and treatment of prisoners held within the county shall be paid from the county general fund when a determination has been made that the prisoner has no other resources. When medical expenses have been paid out of the county general fund of any county in this state adopting the provisions of K.S.A. 19-4424 et seq., and amendments thereto, for a prisoner held within such county, the county may seek reimbursement of such expenses from the prisoner. If the county determines that a prisoner of the county jail is covered under a current individual or group accident and health insurance policy, medical service plan contract, hospital service corporation contract, hospital and medical service corporation contract, fraternal benefit society or health maintenance organization contract, then the county may require the prisoner of such county jail or the provider rendering health care services to the prisoner to submit a claim for such health care services rendered in accordance with the prisoner's policy or contract.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 21; L. 1975, ch. 172, § 6; L. 1986, ch. 112, § 1; L. 2002, ch. 117, § 1; L. 2005, ch. 150, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4468 Purpose of act.

19-4468.
Purpose of act.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the 1974 consolidated law enforcement 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 within the counties adopting the provisions of this act through efficient and effective law enforcement.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 1; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4469 Definitions.

19-4469.
Definitions.
As used in this act, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them herein:
(a) "Agency" means the county law enforcement board and department established under the provisions of this act.
(b) "Board" means the policy-making governing body of the agency with overall direction and control of law enforcement in any county adopting the provisions of this act.
(c) "Department" means the county law enforcement organization established under the provisions of this act under the immediate control of the director.
(d) "Director" means the chief law enforcement officer of a county law enforcement department appointed by the board under the provisions of this act.
(e) "Law enforcement officer" means a law enforcement officer who is appointed a member of a county law enforcement department under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 2; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4472 Board meetings; officers; quorum; records.

19-4472.
Board meetings; officers; quorum; records.
Members of the board shall meet in the office of the county attorney upon the call of such officer as soon after their qualification for office as possible and shall organize by electing a chairman and vice-chairman. Thereafter, the board shall meet at least once each month in public session at a time and place which shall be fixed by resolution of the board. Such resolution 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 board and they may be held at any public building within the county. Written notice, stating the time and place of any special meeting and the purpose for which called, shall 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. Three (3) members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting any business, and the vote of three (3) members shall be required for the passage of any motion or resolution. No member of such board shall be permitted to pass or to abstain from voting upon any measure properly before the board 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 board. The board shall cause a proper record to be kept of its proceedings and is authorized to appoint a secretary of the board.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 5; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4473 General powers and duties of board.

19-4473.
General powers and duties of board.
The board 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 director;
(b) provide for the appointment of such law enforcement officers and other agency personnel as deemed necessary;
(c) establish a job classification and merit rating system for the department and provide for the administration thereof by a commission appointed for this purpose in the manner hereinafter provided in this act;
(d) establish a schedule of salaries for the department with the recommendations of the director;
(e) 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 agency for the use of the board and department;
(f) enter into contracts with any political or taxing subdivision or districts of the state located within such county, for providing special or additional police protection within the boundaries of such political or taxing subdivision or district;
(g) enter into contracts with cities located within the county for the enforcement of specified ordinances, the service of any necessary criminal process from the municipal court and for the acquisition of city law enforcement equipment and property for the use of the department;
(h) enter into such other contracts with public agencies or private persons as may be necessary for effective and efficient law enforcement;
(i) lease facilities from any city or county public building commission established in such county;
(j) acquire and dispose of all property, equipment and supplies necessary for the operation of the agency;
(k) adopt rules for the operation and procedure of the board;
(l) adopt rules and regulations necessary for the organization and operation of the department;
(m) sue and be sued; and
(n) perform such other duties as may be provided by law.
In the execution of contracts authorized by subsections (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i) herein the board is empowered to enter into contracts with terms in excess of those of the members of the board. In the execution of all contracts authorized in this section, none of the members of the board shall be disqualified from participating in the contracts on the grounds he is a member of a board or commission that is a party to the contract.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 6; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4474 Law enforcement department; establishment; composition; supervision and operation.

19-4474.
Law enforcement department; establishment; composition; supervision and 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 director and such other officers and personnel as the board shall provide by resolution. Such department shall be under the supervision and control of the director and no member of the board shall interfere by individual action with the operation of the department or the conduct of any of the officers or other personnel of such department. All instructions or directions to the director shall come from the board after approval of a majority of the board, except those from the county attorney which are in the performance of the county attorney's lawful duty. No instructions or directions shall be given by individual board members to others within the department and in the event such individual action is attempted by a member of the board it shall be referred by the person concerned to the director who shall in turn refer it to the entire board for any appropriate action.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 7; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4475 Director, appointment, qualifications, compensation, oath, bond, and duties.

19-4475.
Director, appointment, qualifications, compensation, oath, bond, and duties.
The board shall appoint a law enforcement director for such agency. Persons appointed to the office of director shall be citizens of the United States, not less than twenty-five (25) years of age, have experience in law enforcement supervision and shall not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of this state, any other state or of the United States. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the board and shall receive such salary and compensation as shall be fixed by resolution of the board. Such director, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe to an oath as other county officials and shall give bond in such amount and subject to such conditions as that required for the office of sheriff. Such oath and bond shall be filed with the county clerk. The director shall be responsible to the board 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 board. He also shall:
(a) Attend all meetings of the board, unless excused by the board;
(b) keep the board advised as to the financial condition of the agency;
(c) make recommendations to the board concerning law enforcement within the county;
(d) have no vote in matters before the board and shall refrain from attempting to establish policy for the board except as he shall make recommendations to the whole board;
(e) refrain from any and all political activity whatsoever and conduct himself in a manner befitting the highest standards of a law enforcement officer;
(f) cause those ministerial duties formerly performed by the sheriff, as described in K.S.A. 19-4478, to be performed by the department under his direction; and
(g) appoint an assistant director to perform the duties of the director in his absence.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 8; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4476 Law enforcement officers; appointment; qualifications; civil service or job classification and merit system; transfer of sheriff, deputies and police officers to department; suspension or removal.

19-4476.
Law enforcement officers; appointment; qualifications; civil service or job classification and merit system; transfer of sheriff, deputies and police officers to department; suspension or removal.
Subject to the requirements of this section the board shall authorize by resolution the appointment of such number of law enforcement officers and the employment of other personnel as it deems necessary for proper police protection and proper enforcement of law within the county. No officers employed shall be a member of the board. All officers regularly appointed shall be qualified under the provision of K.S.A. 74-5601 et seq. and any acts amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto, but an officer may receive a temporary appointment for a period not to exceed one (1) year pending his completion of the requirements for such certificate set forth in such statutes. The board shall determine and fix such additional minimum qualifications for persons appointed as law enforcement officers as it may deem necessary for those officers not previously transferred from the county or cities therein, and shall establish a civil service or job classification and merit rating system for law enforcement officers and shall adopt a schedule of salaries for the classifications so established. Such board shall provide for the examination of applicants and the administration of such civil service or merit rating system for law enforcement officers and shall adopt a schedule of salaries for the classifications so established. Such board shall provide for the examination of applicants and the administration of such civil service or merit rating system by a commission appointed for such purpose in the manner hereinafter provided. The sheriff, full-time deputies of the sheriff, chiefs of police and full-time police officers of cities located within such county holding law enforcement training certificates, or holding temporary appointments pending their completion of the requirements for such certificates, are authorized to transfer to such department. All full-time employees of the sheriff, and full-time employees of the police departments in said cities whose work assignments are in areas transferred to such agency under K.S.A. 19-4477, who are not on probationary status, are authorized to transfer to such department. Law enforcement officers appointed under the provisions of this act and other personnel employed under the provisions of this act shall be appointed by the director. Officers and employees not having completed a period of probation may be suspended or removed by the director for cause only.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 9; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4477 Assumption of powers and duties by agency; investigations; transfer of records and employees.

19-4477.
Assumption of powers and duties by agency; investigations; transfer of records and employees.
On the second Monday of January next following the adoption of the provisions of this act and thereafter, the agency shall assume and shall exercise all powers, duties and responsibilities of the city marshal or chief of police and police officers of each city located within the county relating to the enforcement of state laws and ordinances of the cities located within such county, including the service of process issuing from the municipal court. The agency also shall assume the responsibility for the investigation of applicants for licenses to engage in or the business of selling cereal malt beverages, selling alcoholic liquor and operating private clubs in which cereal malt beverages or liquor is dispensed. Upon demand, the city marshal or chief of police of such cities shall transfer and deliver to the agency all records of the police department relating to the violation of laws of the state and ordinances of the city, together with the custody of all prisoners held for violations of ordinances of the city. On the date hereinbefore fixed for the transfer of law enforcement authority, those officers and employees of cities located within the county specified in K.S.A. 19-4476 who have not previously joined the agency shall become members of the department if they so elect: Provided, That such officers and employees shall have filed in writing with the director a request to transfer at least fifteen (15) days prior to such transfer date.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 10; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4478 Exercise of responsibility for law enforcement by agency; transfer of property and records; employees.

19-4478.
Exercise of responsibility for law enforcement by agency; transfer of property and records; employees.
On the second Monday of January next following the adoption of the board under the provisions of this act and thereafter, the law enforcement agency shall assume and shall exercise all powers, duties and responsibilities previously exercised by the sheriff and deputies of the sheriff. The sheriff, upon demand of the board, shall transfer and deliver to the agency all vehicles, property and records belonging to the sheriff's department. A record of all property so transferred shall be prepared and copies thereof filed in the office of the county clerk and with the secretary of the board. On the date fixed for the transfer of such authority, those officers and employees of the sheriff of the county specified in K.S.A. 19-4476 who have not previously joined the agency shall become members of the department if they so elect: Provided, That such officers and employees shall have filed in writing with the director a request to transfer at least fifteen (15) days prior to such transfer date.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 11; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4479 Powers and duties of sheriff and deputies and constables transferred to agency conferred on director and officers.

19-4479.
Powers and duties of sheriff and deputies and constables transferred to agency conferred on director and officers.
It shall be the duty of the director and officers to keep and preserve the peace, and for such purpose, such director and officers are hereby vested with the power and authority of peace and police officers in the execution of their duties imposed upon them under the provisions of this act. All powers and duties now or hereafter conferred and imposed upon the sheriff and deputies of the county and constables of any township therein, relating to the enforcement of the laws of the state, resolutions of the board of county commissioners, and ordinances of the cities, the authority for the enforcement of which has been transferred to and vested in the agency, are hereby conferred and imposed upon the director and officers appointed under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 12; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4480 Quarters and facilities for agency.

19-4480.
Quarters and facilities for agency.
The board of county commissioners of any county adopting the provisions of this act shall provide without cost to the agency such quarters and facilities as the board of county commissioners may determine after consultation with the law enforcement board. The board of county commissioners may construct or may acquire by purchase, condemnation or lease, buildings and facilities for the use of the agency and department in like manner as that provided by law for the construction or acquisition of public buildings for the use of the county.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 13; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4481 Sheriff relieved of powers and responsibilities on transfer of authority; abolition of office, when.

19-4481.
Sheriff relieved of powers and responsibilities on transfer of authority; abolition of office, when.
The sheriff of any county adopting the provisions of this act shall be and is hereby relieved of all power, authority and responsibility now or hereafter prescribed by law from and after the date fixed for the transfer of such authority and responsibility to the law enforcement agency. On the second Monday in January next following the primary election at which the provisions of this act are adopted, the office of sheriff in such county shall be and is hereby abolished, and at the general election following such primary election, and at all general elections thereafter, no sheriff shall be elected in any such county.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 14; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4482 Constable relieved of powers and responsibilities, when.

19-4482.
Constable relieved of powers and responsibilities, when.
All constables elected in townships located within any county adopting the provisions of this act, shall be and are hereby relieved of all power, authority and responsibility now or hereafter prescribed by law for the enforcement of the laws of this state from and after the date fixed for the transfer of such authority and responsibility to the agency under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 15; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4483 City marshal and police chief relieved of powers and responsibilities, when.

19-4483.
City marshal and police chief relieved of powers and responsibilities, when.
The city marshal or chief of police and police officers of all cities located within any county adopting the provisions of this act shall be and are hereby relieved of all power, authority and responsibility now or hereafter prescribed by law for the enforcement of laws of the state and ordinances of cities for which the responsibility for enforcement has been transferred to the county law enforcement agency by this act.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 16; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4486 Abandonment of operation under act; division of property; disposition of records; contracts; placement of officers and employees.

19-4486.
Abandonment of operation under act; division of property; disposition of records; contracts; placement of officers and employees.
Any county operating under the provisions of this act may abandon such operation in the same manner as that provided in K.S.A. 19-4470 for the adoption of the provisions of this act except that the word "abandon" instead of the word "adopt" shall be used in the petition or resolution and upon the ballot and in the election proclamation. If a majority of the votes cast at the election upon such proposition shall be in favor of abandoning operations under the provisions of this act, the law enforcement agency and department are hereby abolished effective on January 1 next following the date of such election. All moneys, equipment and supplies of such agency and department shall be transferred to the county and the incorporated cities within such county in the following manner:
The county shall appoint one appraiser, and the governing bodies of all the cities jointly shall appoint one appraiser. The two (2) selected appraisers shall select a third appraiser. All the property of the agency shall be appraised by the appraisers and a dollar amount of value shall be given to all the property.
The board of directors shall divide the property, money, equipment and supplies of the agency, one-half (1/2) to the county, and one-half (1/2) to the cities according to the needs of each. All records of the department relating to the enforcement of city ordinances shall be transferred to the city marshal or chief of police of the appropriate city. In cities having no city marshal or chief of police such officer shall be appointed in like manner as that now provided by law for the filling of vacancies in such office.
All records of the agency shall be filed in the office of the county clerk. All records of the department relating to the enforcement of the laws of the state and other records of concern to the sheriff shall be transferred to the county sheriff. All existing contracts shall terminate and the rights and property of the contracting cities shall be transferred and delivered to the appropriate city. The placement and employment of all law enforcement officers and other agency employees, including provisions concerning their retirement rights shall be determined as provided by law.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 130, § 19; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 45 - Public Works Departments › 19-4501 Department of public works; establishment; establishment of divisions within department; assignment of functions and duties; division of highways.

19-4501.
Department of public works; establishment; establishment of divisions within department; assignment of functions and duties; division of highways.
The board of county commissioners of any county may by resolution of the board establish a department of public works to secure the efficient management and coordination of various public works activities and services, including all functions conferred by law on the county engineer. Each department created under this act shall have a division of highways which shall include the construction and maintenance of highways, roads, bridges, culverts, signing and related activities. The board shall by resolution establish such other divisions of the department as deemed advisable and may transfer or assign to the department and divisions thereof any one or more of the following functions, services and activities which they may be authorized by law to perform or provide: (a) The maintenance of public buildings, grounds and facilities; (b) the maintenance of public parks and recreation facilities and other public grounds of the county; (c) the construction and maintenance of any sewers, drainage facilities and flood control projects; (d) the construction and maintenance of airport facilities; (e) solid waste management functions, including refuse collection and disposal services; (f) building, planning and related inspection services to secure the administration of regulatory codes and land use regulations; (g) the maintenance and custody of all machinery, equipment, supplies and other personal property used in connection with the public works services of the county; (h) such other public works functions or services as deemed advisable to secure the efficient and effective performance of county government and which are authorized by law.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 94, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 45 - Public Works Departments › 19-4502 Director of department to be county engineer; qualifications and duties.

19-4502.
Director of department to be county engineer; qualifications and duties.
The director of the department shall be the county engineer and shall be a licensed, professional engineer or qualified under K.S.A. 68-501. The director shall have full authority to manage and direct the department and its employees, subject to the general supervision of the board acting as a governing body. The director shall keep the board fully advised as to the operations of the department, prepare plans and programs for the consideration of the board and make such reports and studies as the board may require.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 94, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 45 - Public Works Departments › 19-4503 County may provide services to political subdivisions within county; agreements; compensation of county.

19-4503.
County may provide services to political subdivisions within county; agreements; compensation of county.
The board of county commissioners of any county establishing a department of public works under this act is hereby authorized to provide public works service to political subdivisions located within the county, including without limitation water, sewer and cemetery districts. Such services shall be provided under written agreement with the governing body of such political subdivision and only under terms and conditions which will reimburse the county for the direct and indirect costs thereof. The amount charged for such public works services shall include a reasonable amount to cover the cost of general administration. Any moneys received by the county for the performance of public service functions under agreement with political subdivisions therein shall be considered as reimbursed expenses but receipts and expenditures for such services shall be budgeted for informational purposes.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 94, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 45 - Public Works Departments › 19-4504 Financial accounts; use of moneys.

19-4504.
Financial accounts; use of moneys.
Any county establishing a department of public works under this act shall maintain such financial accounts as may be necessary to assure that moneys received by any fund of the county for specified purposes shall be spent only for such purposes.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 94, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities › 19-4601 Definitions.

19-4601.
Definitions.
As used in this act:
(a) "Board" means a hospital board which is selected in accordance with the provisions of this act and which is vested with the management and control of a county hospital;
(b) "commission" means the board of county commissioners of any county;
(c) "hospital" means a medical care facility as defined in K.S.A. 65-425, and amendments thereto, and includes within its meaning any clinic, school of nursing, long-term care facility, limited care residential facility, child-care facility and joint enterprises for the provision of health care services operated in connection with the operation of the medical care facility;
(d) "hospital moneys" means, but is not limited to, moneys acquired through the issuance of bonds, the levy of taxes, the receipt of grants, donations, gifts, bequests, interest earned on investments authorized by this act and state or federal aid and from fees and charges for use of and services provided by the hospital;
(e) "limited care residential facility" means a facility, other than an adult care home, in which there are separate apartment-style living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and individual utilities and in which some health related services are available;
(f) "joint enterprises" means a business undertaking by a hospital and one or more public or private entities for the provision of health care services.
History:
L. 1984, ch. 98, § 1; L. 1995, ch. 143, § 5; L. 2003, ch. 51, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities › 19-4602 Existing hospitals governed by act; exceptions.

19-4602.
Existing hospitals governed by act; exceptions.
(a) Any existing county hospital established under the laws of this state prior to the effective date of this act is hereby continued in existence and shall be governed in accordance with the provisions of this act and any existing hospital board shall be deemed to be the board for purposes of this act unless and until a new board is appointed or elected as provided in this act.
(b) This act shall not affect any judicial proceeding pending or any contract, tax levy, bond issuance or other legal obligation existing on the effective date of this act.
History:
L. 1984, ch. 98, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities › 19-4607 Organization of board; treasurer's bond; meetings; filing of audit report; budget preparation and approval.

19-4607.
Organization of board; treasurer's bond; meetings; filing of audit report; budget preparation and approval.
(a) Members of the board, within 10 days after their selection, shall qualify by taking the oath or affirmation of civil officers as provided in K.S.A. 54-106, and amendments thereto, and shall organize the board by election of one of their number as chairperson, one as secretary and one as treasurer and by the election of such other officer or officers as deemed necessary. Every two years thereafter, a reorganization meeting shall be held and officers shall be selected as provided in this subsection. No bond need be required of any member of the board except the treasurer.
(b) The treasurer, before entering upon the duties of office, shall give an official bond in an amount to be determined by the commission.
(c) The board shall hold meetings at least once each month, and shall keep and maintain a complete record of all its proceedings. Such records shall be available for inspection by the commission on request. A simple majority of the members serving on the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Within 15 days after completion of the audit provided for by article 11 of chapter 75 of Kansas Statutes Annotated, and acts amendatory of the provisions thereof or supplemental thereto, the board shall file with the commission a written report of the management of the hospital and a copy of the audit report rendered by the accountant performing the audit. The commission shall keep and maintain a copy of such report as a part of the public records of the county. Prior to June 1 of each year, the board shall prepare a budget showing the amount it deems necessary to operate, equip, maintain and improve the hospital for the ensuing fiscal year and the amount of that portion thereof that it deems necessary to be raised by the tax authorized under K.S.A. 19-4606, and shall submit its proposed budget to the commission or, in case of an elected board, to the county clerk. If the commission does not approve the proposed budget within 10 days after receipt thereof, it shall return the budget to the board. Upon receipt of the returned budget, the board shall consider amendments or modifications and may consult with the commission concerning the budget. Within 10 days after receipt of the returned budget, the board shall resubmit its proposed budget, with or without amendment or modification, to the commission. Within 10 days after resubmission of the proposed budget, the commission shall approve, or amend or modify and approve as amended or modified, such proposed budget. The commission shall adopt the proposed budget as approved and shall make the same a part of the regular county budget. In the case of an elected board, submission of the budget to the commission shall not be required.
History:
L. 1984, ch. 98, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 46 - Hospitals And Related Facilities › 19-4609 Compensation and expenses of board members.

19-4609.
Compensation and expenses of board members.
Members of the board may be allowed compensation by the commission and, if allowed, such compensation shall be in an amount to be determined by the commission. All members may also be reimbursed for any actual and necessary personal expenses incurred as a member of the board, including an allowance for mileage, in the amount fixed under K.S.A. 75-3203, and amendments thereto, for each mile actually traveled while engaged in hospital business. An itemized statement of all such expenses and money paid out shall be kept and maintained and shall be filed with the secretary and the commission, which shall keep and maintain the same as a part of the public records of the county.
History:
L. 1984, ch. 98, § 9; July 1.