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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5001a Purpose of department.

74-5001a. Purpose of department.
The purpose of the department of commerce shall be to develop and implement strategies to:
(a) Facilitate the growth, diversification and expansion of existing enterprises and the creation by Kansans of new wealth-generating enterprises;
(b) promote economic diversification and innovation within the basic industries and sectors of the state;
(c) promote increased productivity and value added products, processes and services among wealth-generating enterprises and the export of those goods and services created by small and large Kansas enterprises to the nation and world;
(d) maintain and revitalize economically depressed rural areas and urban neighborhoods by annually targeting scarce resources by size, sector and location to communities and enterprises of particular need and opportunity and by working in close collaboration with local communities;
(e) protect and enhance the environmental quality of the state in ways consistent with dynamic economic growth; and
(f) forge a supportive partnership with the standing committee on commerce of the senate, the standing committee on commerce, labor and economic development of the house of representatives, Kansas venture capital, inc., Kansas certified development companies, Kansas small business development centers, Kansas public and private educational institutions, and other appropriate private and public sector organizations in achieving the economic goals of the state.
History:
L. 1986, ch. 296, § 1; L. 1993, ch. 136, § 6; L. 2011, ch. 104, § 11; L. 2012, ch. 65, § 3; L. 2013, ch. 134, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002 Declaration of necessity and public policy.

74-5002.
Declaration of necessity and public policy.
The legislature declares it necessary and to be the public policy of this state to promote, stimulate and encourage development of the general economic welfare and prosperity of the state through the promotion and development of industry, commerce, agriculture, labor and natural resources in this state. Such promotion and development requires that cognizance be taken of the continuing migration of people to the urban areas in search of job opportunities, and the fact that Kansas is making a needed transition to a diversified economy which creates new challenges for its people. Greater diversification and attraction of additional industry, accelerated development of natural resources, expansion of existing industry, creation of new uses for agricultural products, greater emphasis on scientific research, development of new markets for the products of the state and the attainment of a proper balance in the overall economic base are all necessary in order to create additional employment opportunities, increase personal income and promote the general welfare of the people of this state. To attain these goals, and to coordinate the activities of groups, public and private, which are engaged in these efforts, the organization, consolidation, coordination and arrangements herein provided have been established.
History: L. 1963, ch. 407, § 2; April 19.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002a Department of commerce, creation; secretary of commerce, appointment and compensation; officers and employees; location of offices; application of K-GOAL.

74-5002a.
Department of commerce, creation; secretary of commerce, appointment and compensation; officers and employees; location of offices; application of K-GOAL.
(a) There is hereby created a department of commerce, the head of which shall be the secretary of commerce. The governor shall appoint the secretary of commerce, subject to confirmation by the senate as provided in K.S.A. 75-4315b, and amendments thereto, and the secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Except as provided by K.S.A. 46-2601, and amendments thereto, no person appointed as secretary shall exercise any power, duty or function as secretary until confirmed by the senate. The department of commerce shall be administered under the direction and supervision of the secretary of commerce. The secretary of commerce shall receive an annual salary fixed by the governor.
(b) The secretary shall employ division directors and such other professional staff and employees as may be deemed necessary to effectively administer this act. The secretary may appoint one public information officer, one chief attorney, one personal secretary and one special assistant who shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and shall receive compensation fixed by the secretary and approved by the governor.
(c) The offices of the department of commerce shall be located in Topeka.
(d) The provisions of the Kansas governmental operations accountability law apply to the department of commerce and the office of secretary of commerce, and the department and office are subject to audit, review and evaluation under such law.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 389, § 1; L. 1981, ch. 299, § 30; L. 1982, ch. 347, § 43; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 2; L. 1987, ch. 347, § 2; L. 1992, ch. 116, § 37; L. 2008, ch. 121, § 13; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002b Powers, duties and functions of department and secretary of economic development transferred.

74-5002b.
Powers, duties and functions of department and secretary of economic development transferred.
All the powers, duties and functions of the department of economic development and the secretary of economic development are hereby transferred to and conferred and imposed, respectively, upon the department of commerce and the secretary of commerce, except as is hereinafter otherwise provided.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 2; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 3; January 12, 1987.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002c Successors and continuation of department and secretary of economic development.

74-5002c.
Successors and continuation of department and secretary of economic development.
The department of commerce and secretary of commerce shall be the successors in every way, respectively, to the powers, duties and functions of the department of economic development and secretary of economic development, except as hereinafter otherwise provided. Every act performed in the exercise of such powers, duties and functions by or under the authority of the department of commerce or secretary of commerce, respectively, shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if performed by the department of economic development and secretary of economic development. The department and secretary of commerce shall be continuations of the department of economic development and the secretary of economic development.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 3; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 4; January 12, 1987.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002d Rules and regulations, orders and directives continued in effect until superseded.

74-5002d.
Rules and regulations, orders and directives continued in effect until superseded.
All rules and regulations and all orders and directives of the secretary of economic development which are in existence on the effective date of this act, shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be the duly adopted rules and regulations or orders and directives of the secretary of commerce, until revised, amended, revoked or nullified according to law.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 4; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 5; January 12, 1987.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002e Application of documentary references and designations.

74-5002e.
Application of documentary references and designations.
(a) Whenever the department of economic development, or words of like effect, is referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the department of commerce.
(b) Whenever the secretary of economic development, or words of like effect, is referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the secretary of commerce.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 5; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 6; January 12, 1987.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002l Resolution of conflicts concerning disposition of property, powers, duties, functions, appropriations, personnel or records.

74-5002l.
Resolution of conflicts concerning disposition of property, powers, duties, functions, appropriations, personnel or records.
(a) When any conflict arises as to the disposition of any property, power, duty or function or the unexpended balance of any appropriation as a result of any abolition or transfer, made by or under authority of this order, such conflict shall be resolved by the governor, whose decision shall be final.
(b) The secretary of commerce and housing shall succeed to all property, property rights and records which were used for or pertain to the performance of the powers, duties and functions transferred to the division of housing or the department of commerce and housing pursuant to this order. Any conflict as to the proper disposition of property, personnel or records arising under this order shall be determined by the governor, whose decision shall be final.
History:
Executive Reorganization Order No. 23, § 7; July 1, 1992.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002m Rights preserved in legal actions and proceedings.

74-5002m.
Rights preserved in legal actions and proceedings.
(a) No suit, action or other proceeding, judicial or administrative, lawfully commenced, or which could have been commenced, by or against any state agency or program mentioned in this order, or by or against any officer of the state in such officer's official capacity or in relation to the discharge of such officer's official duties, shall abate by reason of the governmental reorganization effected under the provisions of this order. The court may allow any such suit, action or other proceeding to be maintained by or against the successor of any such state agency or any officer affected.
(b) No criminal action commenced or which could have been commenced by the state shall abate by the taking effect of this order.
History:
Executive Reorganization Order No. 23, § 8; July 1, 1992.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002o Organization of department; policies governing administration.

74-5002o.
Organization of department; policies governing administration.
The secretary of commerce may organize the department of commerce in the manner the secretary of commerce deems most efficient, so long as the same is not in conflict with law. The secretary may establish policies governing the transaction of business of the department and the administration of the department. Division heads and employees of the department of commerce not within a particular division shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as are prescribed by law and such other duties as the secretary of commerce may prescribe, and such person shall act for, and exercise the powers of, the secretary of commerce to the extent authority to do so is delegated by the secretary of commerce to them. Personnel of each division shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the head of the division may prescribe and such duties and powers as are prescribed by law. Personnel of each division shall act for, and exercise the powers of, their division head to the extent authority to do so is delegated by the division head.
History:
Executive Reorganization Order No. 23, § 10; L. 2003, ch. 154, § 31; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002p Powers, duties and functions of department of commerce and housing transferred to department of commerce; application of documentary references and designations; rules and regulations, orders and directives of secretary continued in effect until superseded.

74-5002p.
Powers, duties and functions of department of commerce and housing transferred to department of commerce; application of documentary references and designations; rules and regulations, orders and directives of secretary continued in effect until superseded.
(a) Except with respect to the powers, duties, and functions that are transferred by this order to the Kansas development finance authority or to the division of housing within the Kansas development finance authority, the department of commerce established by this order shall be the successor in every way to the powers, duties, and functions of the department of commerce and housing in which the same were vested prior to the effective date of this order. Every act performed in the exercise of such powers, duties and functions by or under the authority of the Kansas department of commerce or the secretary of commerce established by this order shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if performed by the department of commerce and housing or the secretary of commerce and housing in which such powers, duties and functions were vested prior to the effective date of this order.
(b) Whenever the department of commerce and housing, or words of like effect, are referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, and such reference or designation is in regard to any function, power, or duty other than those powers, duties, and functions that are transferred to the Kansas development finance authority under this order, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the department of commerce established by this order.
(c) Whenever the secretary of commerce and housing, or words of like effect, are referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, and such reference or designation is in regard to any function, power, or duty other than those powers, duties, and functions that are transferred to the Kansas development finance authority under this order, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the secretary of commerce established by this order.
(d) All rules and regulations, orders and directives of the secretary of the department of commerce and housing that relate to functions other than those functions transferred by this order and that are in effect on the effective date of this order shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be rules and regulations, orders and directives of the secretary of commerce until revised, amended, revoked, or nullified pursuant to law.
History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 30, L. 2003, ch. 171, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002q Rules and regulations to provide objective scoring matrix for awarding housing tax credits.

74-5002q.
Rules and regulations to provide objective scoring matrix for awarding housing tax credits.
(a) On or before June 30, 2003, the department of commerce and housing is hereby authorized and directed to adopt temporary rules and regulations setting forth an objective scoring matrix for the purpose of awarding housing tax credits.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of executive reorganization order no. 30, the department of commerce is authorized and directed to adopt in fiscal year 2004 permanent rules and regulations setting forth an objective scoring matrix for the purpose of awarding housing tax credits. Thereafter the Kansas development finance authority is authorized to amend or supplement any such rules and regulations.
History:
L. 2003, ch. 154, § 103; May 29.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002r Rules and regulations.

74-5002r.
Rules and regulations.
The secretary of commerce is hereby authorized to adopt, amend or repeal rules and regulations as necessary to administer or implement any statutory provision under the department's jurisdiction. Such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the rules and regulations filing act, K.S.A. 77-415 et seq., and amendments thereto. Such rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with or exceed the authority granted to the secretary under the statutory provision to be administered or implemented.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 183, § 7; June 3.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002s Division of workforce development; establishment; administration; director, appointment; annual legislative report by division monitoring unit.

74-5002s. Division of workforce development; establishment; administration; director, appointment; annual legislative report by division monitoring unit.
(a) There is hereby established, within the Kansas department of commerce, a division of workforce development. The head of the division shall be the director of workforce development, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary of the department of commerce. The director shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and shall receive an annual salary fixed by the secretary of commerce, with the approval of the governor. Under the supervision of the secretary of commerce, the director of workforce development shall administer the division of workforce development.
(b) The monitoring unit of the division of workforce development shall report annually, on or before January 15, to the senate committee on commerce, the house committee on commerce, labor and economic development, and any successor committees thereto, on the monitoring activities of the division during the preceding calendar year, any problems within workforce development activities, compliance with federal and state requirements and such other matters concerning workforce development which the monitoring unit deems appropriate.
History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 31, L. 2004, ch. 191, § 1; L. 2007, ch. 35, § 1; L. 2013, ch. 134, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002u Transfer of fund balances and assumption of liability for compensation and salaries by department.

74-5002u.
Transfer of fund balances and assumption of liability for compensation and salaries by department.
(a) On the effective date of this order, the balances of all funds or accounts thereof appropriated or reappropriated for the department of human resources relating to the powers, duties, and functions transferred by this order are hereby transferred within the state treasury to the department of commerce and shall be used only for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made.
(b) On the effective date of this order, liability for all accrued compensation or salaries of officers and employees who are transferred to the department of commerce under this order shall be assumed and paid by the department of commerce.
History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 31, L. 2004, ch. 191, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002v Resolution of conflicts regarding disposition of property, powers, duties, functions, appropriations, personnel and records.

74-5002v.
Resolution of conflicts regarding disposition of property, powers, duties, functions, appropriations, personnel and records.
(a) When any conflict arises as to the disposition of any property, power, duty, or function or the unexpended balance of any appropriation as a result of any abolition or transfer made by or under the authority of this order, such conflict shall be resolved by the governor, whose decision shall be final.
(b) The department of commerce shall succeed to all property, property rights, and records which were used for or pertain to the performance of powers, duties, and functions transferred to the department of commerce. Any conflict as to the proper disposition of property, personnel, or records arising under this order shall be determined by the governor, whose decision shall be final.
History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 31, L. 2004, ch. 191, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002w Rights preserved in legal actions and proceedings.

74-5002w.
Rights preserved in legal actions and proceedings.
(a) No suit, action, or other proceeding, judicial or administrative, lawfully commenced, or which could have been commenced, by or against any state agency or program mentioned in this order, or by or against any officer of the state in such officer's official capacity or in relation to the discharge of such officer's official duties, shall abate by reason of the governmental reorganization effected under the provisions of this order. The court may allow any such suit, action, or other proceeding to be maintained by or against the successor of any such state agency or any officer affected.
(b) No criminal action commenced or which could have been commenced by the state shall abate by the taking effect of this order.
History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 31, L. 2004, ch. 191, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002x Transfer of officers and employees; rights and benefits preserved.

74-5002x.
Transfer of officers and employees; rights and benefits preserved.
(a) All officers and employees of the division of employment and training within the department of human resources who, immediately prior to the effective date of this order, are engaged in the exercise and performance of the powers, duties, and functions transferred by this order, as well as all officers and employees of the department of human resources who are determined by the secretary of human resources and secretary of commerce to be engaged in providing administrative, technical, or other support services that are essential to the exercise and performance of the powers, duties, and functions transferred by this order, are hereby transferred to the department of commerce. All classified employees so transferred shall retain their status as classified employees.
(b) Officers and employees of the department of human resources transferred by this order shall retain all retirement benefits and leave balances and rights which had accrued or vested prior to the date of transfer. The service of each such officer and employee so transferred shall be deemed to have been continuous. Any subsequent transfers, layoffs, or abolition of classified service positions under the Kansas civil service act shall be made in accordance with the civil service laws and any rules and regulations adopted thereunder. Nothing in this order shall affect the classified status of any transferred person employed by the department of human resources prior to the date of transfer.
History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 31, L. 2004, ch. 191, § 8; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5002y Authorization to contract for data processing services and training.

74-5002y.
Authorization to contract for data processing services and training.
Subject to the approval of the governor, the secretary of commerce is authorized to contract with federal government agencies, governmental entities of any state, and private not-for-profit corporations for the performance of data processing services and training.
History:
L. 2005, ch. 132, § 11; April 21.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5008a Division of business development, establishment and administration; director of business development, appointment, authority and compensation.

74-5008a.
Division of business development, establishment and administration; director of business development, appointment, authority and compensation.
There is hereby established within and as a part of the department of commerce [and housing] a division of business development, the head of which shall be the director of business development. Under the supervision of the secretary of commerce [and housing], the director of business development shall administer the division of business development. The secretary of commerce [and housing] shall appoint the director of business development and the director shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary. The director of business development shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and shall receive an annual salary fixed by the secretary of commerce [and housing] and approved by the governor.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 6; L. 1985, ch. 256, § 8; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 8; L. 1994, ch. 156, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5008c Division of community development, establishment, administration and purpose; director of community development, appointment, authority and compensation.

74-5008c.
Division of community development, establishment, administration and purpose; director of community development, appointment, authority and compensation.
There is hereby established within and as a part of the department of commerce a division of community development, the head of which shall be the director of community development. The purpose of the division of community development shall be to collaborate in partnership with local Kansas communities to provide grants, loans and technical assistance to these communities to stimulate and support economic development activity. In defining this purpose, the department and state government shall recognize that business enterprises make decisions to undertake, expand and locate new business activity within a state and its local communities through an assessment of the combined impact of state and local tax, expenditure and regulatory policies on that firm's prospects for growth and profitability. Under the supervision of the secretary of commerce, the director of community development shall administer the division of community development. The secretary of commerce shall appoint the director of community development and the director shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary. The director of community development shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and shall receive an annual salary fixed by the secretary of commerce and approved by the governor.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 8; L. 1985, ch. 256, § 9; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 10; January 12, 1987.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5009 Division of community development; powers.

74-5009.
Division of community development; powers.
The division of community development is hereby authorized and empowered to:
(a) Contract with federal, state or other public agencies and with qualified private persons or agencies and exercise such other powers as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this act;
(b) advise, confer, cooperate with and assist local governments, planning commissions, agencies, officials, civic and other groups and citizens in matters relating to the purposes of the department and to encourage the development of comprehensive community planning programs; and
(c) receive funds from any county, city or official metropolitan or regional planning agency established under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-716 to 12-724, inclusive, and amendments thereto, receiving financial assistance for local community planning work.
History: L. 1961, ch. 404, § 2; L. 1974, ch. 350, § 13; L. 1976, ch. 350, § 2; L. 1980, ch. 284, § 19; L. 1985, ch. 256, § 10; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 11; January 12, 1987.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5010a Office of minority and women business development establishment and administration; assistant director for minority and women business development.

74-5010a.
Office of minority and women business development establishment and administration; assistant director for minority and women business development.
There is hereby established within and as a part of the division of business development the office of minority and women business development, the head of which shall be the assistant director for minority and women business development. Under the supervision of the director of business development, the assistant director for minority and women business development shall administer the office of minority and women business development.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 9; L. 1976, ch. 380, § 13; L. 1985, ch. 256, § 11; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 14; L. 1993, ch. 152, § 1; L. 1994, ch. 156, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5011 Same; duties; cooperation by political subdivisions.

74-5011.
Same; duties; cooperation by political subdivisions.
It shall be the duty of the office of minority business to encourage, foster and assist the development of minority businesses in the state, to aid in the educational program related to aiding such development, to recommend necessary legislation to advance the interests of the state in development of minority businesses, to represent the state in related matters before federal agencies and to cooperate with and assist the federal government, the political subdivisions of this state and other persons in such development. Political subdivisions of the state are hereby authorized to cooperate with the office of minority business in the development of minority businesses in this state.
History: L. 1971, ch. 262, § 2; L. 1975, ch. 389, § 2; L. 1985, ch. 256, § 12; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5012 Same; authorization to enter into certain agreements.

74-5012.
Same; authorization to enter into certain agreements.
The office of minority business may enter into agreements to receive federal or other assistance, may receive and expend such funds and may agree to any conditions that it deems to be reasonable and appropriate, which are not inconsistent with the purposes of this act.
History: L. 1971, ch. 262, § 3; L. 1975, ch. 389, § 3; L. 1985, ch. 256, § 13; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5014 Organization of department; authority of division heads and personnel; appointment of officers and employees.

74-5014.
Organization of department; authority of division heads and personnel; appointment of officers and employees.
The secretary of commerce may organize the department of commerce in the manner the secretary deems most efficient, so long as the same is not in conflict with the provisions of law. Division heads shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as are prescribed by the secretary or by law. Division heads shall act for, and exercise the powers of, the secretary to the extent authority to do so is delegated by the secretary to the division heads. Personnel of each division shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the head of the division may prescribe and such duties and powers as are prescribed by law. Personnel of each division shall act for, and exercise the powers of, their division head to the extent authority to do so is delegated by the division head. Subject to the Kansas civil service act and with the approval of the secretary of commerce, the head of each division shall appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the division, section, office or other unit of the department of commerce, and all such subordinate officers and employees shall be within the classified service.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 11; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 21; January 12, 1987.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5015 Officers and employees, retention of benefits and rights.

74-5015.
Officers and employees, retention of benefits and rights.
On January 12, 1987, all officers and employees who were engaged immediately prior to such date in the performance of powers, duties, and functions of the department of economic development and who in the opinion of the secretary of commerce are necessary to perform the powers, duties, and functions of the department of commerce, or of any division, section, office or other unit thereof shall become officers and employees of the department of commerce, and shall retain all retirement benefits and all rights of civil service which such officer or employee had before January 12, 1987, and their services shall be deemed to have been continuous. All transfers and any abolishment of positions of personnel in the classified civil service shall be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and regulations.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 12; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 22; January 12, 1987.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5016 Property, records and unexpended balances of appropriations transferred.

74-5016.
Property, records and unexpended balances of appropriations transferred.
The department of commerce shall succeed to all property and records which were used for, or pertain to, the performance of the powers, duties, and functions transferred to it from the department of economic development. On January 12, 1987, all records of and unexpended balances of appropriations for the department of economic development shall be transferred to the department of commerce. Any conflict as to the proper disposition of such property or records or the unexpended balances of any appropriation arising under this section shall be determined by the governor, and such decision shall be final.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 13; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 23; January 12, 1987.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5017 Resolution of conflicts by governor.

74-5017.
Resolution of conflicts by governor.
Whenever any conflict arises as to the disposition of any power, function or duty as a result of any abolishment, transfer, attachment or other change made by this act, or under authority of this act, such conflict shall be resolved by the governor, and such decision shall be final.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 14; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 24; January 12, 1987.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5018 Rights saved in legal actions and proceedings.

74-5018.
Rights saved in legal actions and proceedings.
No suit, action, or other proceeding, judicial or administrative, lawfully commenced, or which could have been commenced, by or against the department of economic development, or by or against any officer or employee of such department in the official capacity of such officer or employee or in relation to the discharge of the official duties of such officer or employee, shall abate by reason of the taking effect of this act. The court may allow any such suit, action, or other proceeding to be maintained by or against the department of commerce, or any officer or employee affected.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 15; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 25; January 12, 1987.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5020 Department and office of secretary of economic development abolished.

74-5020.
Department and office of secretary of economic development abolished.
The department of economic development and the office of the secretary of economic development are hereby abolished.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 388, § 17; L. 1986, ch. 296, § 20; January 12, 1987.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5022 Same; legislative findings and declaration; purpose of act.

74-5022.
Same; legislative findings and declaration; purpose of act.
It is hereby found and declared that community resource programs are a means for people throughout the state to share their skills and knowledge with one another through educational programs and other projects and thereby to perpetuate the concept of volunteerism and enhance the quality of life in Kansas; and therefore it is in the public interest of the state, and it is the purpose of this act, to provide financial assistance for community resource programs in order to encourage the establishment of such programs and to provide support for the growth and development of those currently in existence.
History: L. 1979, ch. 272, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5022a Community resource act; administration of act transferred to assistant provost, division of continuing education of Kansas state university.

74-5022a.
Community resource act; administration of act transferred to assistant provost, division of continuing education of Kansas state university.
(a) The administration of the community resource act and the powers, duties and functions of the secretary of commerce under the community resource act are hereby transferred to and imposed upon the assistant provost of the division of continuing education of Kansas state university, except as otherwise provided by this act.
(b) All rules and regulations and all orders and directives of the secretary of commerce which were adopted or promulgated under the community resource act and which are in existence on the effective date of this act shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be the duly adopted rules and regulations of the state board of regents or orders and directives of the assistant provost, until revised, amended, revoked or nullified according to law.
(c) Whenever the secretary of commerce, or words of like effect, is referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document with regard to the community resource act, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the assistant provost.
(d) This section shall be construed as part of the community resource act.
History:
L. 1987, ch. 305, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5023 Same; definitions.

74-5023.
Same; definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Community resource program" means a program designed and established in response to the educational, recreational, social and cultural needs of a community and which is operated by residents of the community who volunteer their talent, skills and knowledge in offering courses and activities for all the residents of the community.
(b) "Local organization" means nonprofit organizations which are organized under public or private auspices especially for the purpose of establishing and operating community resource programs, free universities, community education programs or other community programs or services, or for purposes primarily concerning the general welfare of the community.
(c) "Public or private auspices" means counties, cities, townships, towns, villages, recreation commissions, councils or departments, or private and independent groups of community residents and volunteers.
(d) "Assistant provost" means the assistant provost of the division of continuing education of Kansas state university.
(e) "Board of regents" means the state board of regents created by K.S.A. 74-3201 and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1979, ch. 272, § 3; L. 1987, ch. 305, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5024 Same; administration of act; allocation and distribution of grants; powers, duties and functions of assistant provost; rules and regulations.

74-5024.
Same; administration of act; allocation and distribution of grants; powers, duties and functions of assistant provost; rules and regulations.
(a) The assistant provost shall administer this act, shall be responsible for the allocation and distribution of grants-in-aid to eligible local organizations for community resource programs in accordance with appropriations therefor and, in addition, shall have and may exercise the following powers, duties and functions:
(1) Review and evaluate community resource programs, applications for grants-in-aid and budgets of local organizations;
(2) establish standards and criteria for assigning priorities, on the basis of community needs assessments, among local organizations for the allocation and distribution of grants-in-aid;
(3) provide consultation and assistance to local organizations in the establishment, operation and coordination of community resource programs;
(4) make studies and gather and disseminate information relating to materials, resources, procedures, programs and personnel which are available for use in community resource programs; and
(5) recommend to the board of regents such rules and regulations for the approval of applications of local organizations and such other rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer the provisions of this act.
(b) The board of regents is hereby authorized to adopt, amend and revoke rules and regulations for the administration of the community resource act.
History:
L. 1979, ch. 272, § 4; L. 1987, ch. 305, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5025 Same; training and technical assistance; contracts.

74-5025.
Same; training and technical assistance; contracts.
The assistant provost is hereby authorized to provide or contract for services in training and technical assistance to any local organization in connection with the establishment and operation of any community resource program. Such services may include workshops, meetings, conferences, publications and in-person visits to program sites. Contracts hereunder may be made and entered into with any individual, agency, association or institution which has the capability of providing statewide technical assistance and has ability and experience in the areas of training and community or human resources.
History:
L. 1979, ch. 272, § 5; L. 1987, ch. 305, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5026 Same; application for grants; form, manner, time; approval; certified budget.

74-5026.
Same; application for grants; form, manner, time; approval; certified budget.
Each eligible local organization which has established or proposes to establish a community resource program and desires to secure grants-in-aid for part of the cost of establishing and operating the community resource program shall submit an application therefor to the assistant provost for approval or rejection. The application shall be submitted in a form and manner prescribed by the assistant provost, shall contain such information as the assistant provost shall require and shall be submitted annually at a time determined and specified by the assistant provost. Approval of the application by the assistant provost shall be prerequisite to distribution of grants-in-aid to any local organization. Any such local organization shall certify and submit to the assistant provost with its application the budget for operating the community resource program for the year.
History:
L. 1979, ch. 272, § 6; L. 1987, ch. 305, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5027 Same; contents of application.

74-5027.
Same; contents of application.
In order to be approved for grants-in-aid, any application under K.S.A. 74-5028 and amendments thereto shall contain the following information:
(a) A community needs assessment including a showing of the absence or insufficiency within the community of programs which are similar to the community resource program;
(b) evidence of joint planning and cooperation with public and private sponsors of similar community based programs and provisions for the coordination of the community resource program with such other similar programs;
(c) a plan for operation of the local organization, including its structure, activities, meetings and staff, if any;
(d) evidence of the availability and sufficiency of financial support for the community's share of the cost, and evidence of financial ability to continue the community resource program after termination of eligibility for grants-in-aid;
(e) evidence of the formation of a local advisory council which shall be representative of the community to be served and shall provide support and guidance in determining the needs of the community and in selecting and developing activities for the community resource program; and
(f) such additional information as requested by the assistant provost.
History:
L. 1979, ch. 272, § 7; L. 1987, ch. 305, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5028 Same; grants; amounts; limitations; allocation; reports.

74-5028.
Same; grants; amounts; limitations; allocation; reports.
(a) Grants-in-aid under the provisions of this act shall only supplement funds from other sources available to the local organization and shall be determined according to the following formula:
(1) For the first year in which the local organization submits an application, an amount equal to 75% of the certified budget for a community resource program or $6,000, whichever is the lesser amount;
(2) for the second year, an amount equal to 50% of the certified budget or $4,000, whichever is the lesser amount; and
(3) for the third year, an amount equal to 25% of the certified budget or $2,000, whichever is the lesser amount. After receiving grants-in-aid for three years, the eligibility of a local organization therefor shall terminate.
(b) If the amount appropriated in any year for community resource programs shall be insufficient to pay the full amount of grants-in-aid approved by the assistant provost, then the amount appropriated shall be allocated on the basis of priorities established and assigned by the assistant provost.
(c) Every local organization shall make such periodic and special reports of statistical and financial information to the assistant provost as may be requested.
History:
L. 1979, ch. 272, § 8; L. 1987, ch. 305, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 50 - Department Of Commerce › 74-5029 Declaration of public policy; development of agricultural products.

74-5029.
Declaration of public policy; development of agricultural products.
It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state of Kansas to encourage and assist the development and expansion of new uses of agricultural products including agricultural ethyl alcohol, including the use by the state of Kansas and all political and taxing subdivisions thereof.
History:
L. 1979, ch. 323, § 2; May 18.