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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 58 - Board Of Examiners In Fitting And Dispensing Of Hearing Instruments › 74-5825 Fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments; inactive license; renewal or conversion of inactive license; fees; rules and regulations.

74-5825.
Fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments; inactive license; renewal or conversion of inactive license; fees; rules and regulations.
(a) There is hereby created a designation of inactive license. The board is authorized to issue an inactive license to any licensee who makes written application for such license on a form provided by the board and remits the fee for an inactive license established pursuant to K.S.A. 74-5810a, and amendments thereto. The board may issue an inactive license only to a person who is not engaged in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing instruments in Kansas and who does not hold oneself out to the public as being professionally engaged in such practice. An inactive license shall not entitle the holder to practice fitting and dispensing hearing instruments in this state. The holder of an inactive license shall not be required to submit evidence of satisfactory completion of a program of continuing education required by K.S.A. 74-5821, and amendments thereto.
(b) Each inactive license may be renewed subject to the provisions of this section. Each inactive licensee may apply for a license to regularly engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing instruments upon filing a written application with the board. The request shall be on a form provided by the board and shall be accompanied by the conversion fee established pursuant to K.S.A. 74-5810a, and amendments thereto, and documentation that the calibration of the person's audiometric testing equipment has been tested and verified as accurate. For those licensees whose license has been inactive for less than two years, the board shall adopt rules and regulations establishing appropriate continuing education requirements for inactive licensees to become licensed to regularly practice fitting and dispensing hearing instruments within Kansas. Any licensee whose license has been inactive for more than two years, in addition to completing appropriate continuing education requirements pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the board, may be required to complete such additional testing, training or education as the board may deem necessary to establish the licensee's present ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety.
(c) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the hearing instrument act.
History:
L. 2006, ch. 115, § 16; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 58 - Board Of Examiners In Fitting And Dispensing Of Hearing Instruments › 74-5826 Violations of act; administrative fine; remedies; censure; revocation of license.

74-5826.
Violations of act; administrative fine; remedies; censure; revocation of license.
(a) The board, in addition to any other penalty authorized under this act may assess an administrative fine, after notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedures act, against a licensee or an unlicensed person for a violation of any provision of this act or any rule and regulation hereunder in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per violation.
(b) If the board determines that an individual has practiced fitting or dispensing of hearing instruments without a valid license, in addition to any other penalties imposed by the law, the board in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act, may issue a cease and desist order against such individual.
(c) Whenever in the judgment of the board any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute a violation of the hearing instrument act, the board may make application to any court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining such acts or practices, and upon a showing by the board that such person has engaged or is about to engage in any such acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order or such other order as may be appropriate shall be granted by such court without bond.
(d) In all matters pending before the board, the board shall have the option to censure the licensee in lieu of other disciplinary action.
(e) In all matters pending before the board, the board shall have the power to revoke the license of any licensee who voluntarily surrenders such person's license pending investigation of misconduct or while charges of misconduct against the licensee are pending or anticipated.
(f) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the hearing instrument act.
History:
L. 2006, ch. 115, § 18; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 59 - Advisory Council On Intergovernmental Relations › 74-5911 Kansas advisory council on intergovernmental relations abolished; transfer of records and property.

74-5911.
Kansas advisory council on intergovernmental relations abolished; transfer of records and property.
The Kansas advisory council on intergovernmental relations is hereby abolished. All records and property of the council shall be transferred to and become the property of the division of legislative administrative services on the effective date of this act.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 418, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 62 - Governor's Committee On Criminal Administration › 74-6209 Governor's committee on criminal administration abolished.

74-6209.
Governor's committee on criminal administration abolished.
On July 1, 1982, the governor's committee on criminal administration, established by K.S.A. 74-6201a, and the offices of the executive director and the deputy directors of the governor's committee on criminal administration, provided for by K.S.A. 74-6204, shall be and are hereby abolished.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 324, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 62 - Governor's Committee On Criminal Administration › 74-6210 Conflicts as to disposition of powers, duties, functions, balances of appropriations resolved by governor.

74-6210.
Conflicts as to disposition of powers, duties, functions, balances of appropriations resolved by governor.
Whenever any conflict arises as to the disposition of any power, duty or function or the unexpended balance of any appropriation as a result of any transfer or other change made by this act, or under authority of this act, such conflict shall be resolved by the governor, and the decision of the governor shall be final.
History:
L. 1982, ch. 324, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 63 - Coordinating Council For Handicapped Children › 74-6301 Kansas coordinating council for handicapped children; abolition.

74-6301.
Kansas coordinating council for handicapped children; abolition.
(a) On July 1, 1976, the Kansas coordinating council for handicapped children shall be and is hereby abolished.
(b) On July 1, 1976, all of the powers, duties and functions of the Kansas coordinating council for handicapped children shall be and are hereby abolished.
(c) On and after July 1, 1976, whenever the Kansas coordinating council for handicapped children is referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, such reference or designation shall be null and void and of no force and effect whatsoever.
(d) On July 1, 1976, all of the records, memoranda, writings and property of the Kansas coordinating council for handicapped children shall be and are hereby transferred to the secretary of administration and said secretary shall have legal custody of the same.
(e) On July 1, 1976, the coordinating council for handicapped children fund, created by K.S.A. 74-6305, which section is repealed by this act, shall be and is hereby abolished, and on said date, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer all moneys remaining in said fund to the state general fund. On July 1, 1976, any appropriation for the Kansas coordinating council for handicapped children shall lapse.
History:
L. 1971, ch. 263, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 312, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 462, § 113; L. 1976, ch. 353, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 65 - Hispanic And Latino American Affairs Commission › 74-6501 Hispanic and Latino American affairs commission established; advisory to the governor.

74-6501.
Hispanic and Latino American affairs commission established; advisory to the governor.
There is hereby created the Hispanic and Latino American affairs commission hereinafter referred to as the "commission." The commission shall be advisory to the governor and shall be within the office of the governor and a part thereof.
History: L. 1974, ch. 208, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 88; L. 1986, ch. 302, § 3; L. 2004, ch. 42, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 65 - Hispanic And Latino American Affairs Commission › 74-6501a Official designation and name of commission.

74-6501a.
Official designation and name of commission.
(a) The Kansas advisory committee on Hispanic affairs shall be and hereby is officially designated as the Hispanic and Latino American affairs commission.
(b) On and after the effective date of this act, whenever the Kansas advisory committee on Hispanic affairs or the executive director of the Kansas advisory committee on Hispanic affairs, or words of like effect, is referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, such reference or designation shall mean and apply to the Hispanic and Latino American affairs commission and to the executive director of the Hispanic and Latino American affairs commission.
(c) The Hispanic and Latino American affairs commission shall be a continuation of the Kansas advisory committee on Hispanic affairs and the office of executive director of the Hispanic and Latino American affairs commission shall be a continuation of the office of executive director of the Kansas advisory committee on Hispanic affairs.
History:
L. 1986, ch. 302, § 1; L. 2004, ch. 42, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 65 - Hispanic And Latino American Affairs Commission › 74-6502 Commission membership; qualifications; appointment; terms; vacancies.

74-6502.
Commission membership; qualifications; appointment; terms; vacancies.
(a) The commission shall consist of seven members. No more than four members shall be members of the same political party. Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4315c, and amendments thereto, each congressional district in the state of Kansas shall be represented on the commission by at least one member who is a resident of the district at the time of appointment and the remainder shall represent the state at large. Commission members shall be appointed by the governor. A person appointed to fill a vacancy which occurs prior to the expiration of a term shall be appointed for the unexpired term. Except as provided by subsection (b), each member of the commission shall be appointed for a three-year term.
(b) Members shall be appointed for terms of three years and until successors are appointed and qualified.
(c) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as prohibiting the reappointment of members who had been appointed prior to the effective date of this act.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 208, § 2; L. 1982, ch. 347, § 44; L. 1992, ch. 262, § 13; L. 2001, ch. 86, § 1; L. 2004, ch. 42, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 65 - Hispanic And Latino American Affairs Commission › 74-6503 Commission chairperson and secretary.

74-6503.
Commission chairperson and secretary.
The commission shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one as secretary to serve a one-year term.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 208, § 3; L. 2004, ch. 42, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 65 - Hispanic And Latino American Affairs Commission › 74-6504 Commission functions, powers and duties.

74-6504.
Commission functions, powers and duties.
The commission shall have the following functions, powers and duties:
(a) Gather and disseminate information and conduct hearings, conferences and special studies on problems and programs concerning Hispanics;
(b) coordinate, assist and cooperate with the efforts of state departments and agencies to serve the needs of Hispanics especially in the area of culture, education, employment, health, housing, welfare and recreation;
(c) develop, coordinate and assist other public and private organizations with understanding the problems of Hispanics;
(d) develop, coordinate and assist other public and private organizations to provide services to Hispanics;
(e) propose new programs concerning Hispanics;
(f) evaluate existing programs and proposed legislation concerning Hispanics;
(g) stimulate public awareness of the problems of Hispanics by conducting a program of public education;
(h) conduct training programs for community leadership and service project staff;
(i) accept contributions from any person to assist in the effectuation of this section and to seek and enlist the cooperation of private, charitable, religious, labor, civic and benevolent organizations for the purposes of this section;
(j) solicit, receive and expend federal funds to effectuate the purposes of this act and enter into contracts and agreements with any federal agency for such purposes;
(k) establish advisory committees on special subjects; and
(l) cooperate with the state board of education in advising and assisting school districts, upon request, in conducting in-service training programs for bilingual education personnel.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 208, § 4; L. 1979, ch. 220, § 16; L. 1986, ch. 302, § 4; L. 2004, ch. 42, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 65 - Hispanic And Latino American Affairs Commission › 74-6505 Commission meetings; quorum.

74-6505.
Commission meetings; quorum.
The commission shall meet at least four times a year. The chairperson may call additional meetings. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 208, § 5; L. 2004, ch. 42, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 65 - Hispanic And Latino American Affairs Commission › 74-6506 Compensation and allowances of commission members.

74-6506.
Compensation and allowances of commission members.
Members of the commission attending meetings of such commission shall be paid amounts provided in subsection (e) of K.S.A. 75-3223, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 208, § 6; L. 1975, ch. 416, § 18; L. 2004, ch. 42, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 65 - Hispanic And Latino American Affairs Commission › 74-6507 Executive director; qualifications.

74-6507.
Executive director; qualifications.
The executive director of the commission shall be qualified by education and experience to assume the responsibilities of such office and be able to converse and write fluently in both the English and Spanish languages.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 208, § 7; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 89; L. 2004, ch. 42, § 8; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 65 - Hispanic And Latino American Affairs Commission › 74-6508 Administrative officer; duties.

74-6508.
Administrative officer; duties.
The executive director shall be the administrative officer of the commission and shall serve the commission by gathering information, disseminating findings of fact and other information, forwarding proposals and evaluations to the governor, the legislature and various state agencies, carrying out public education programs, conducting hearings and conferences and performing other duties necessary for the proper operation of the commission.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 208, § 8; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 90; L. 2004, ch. 42, § 9; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 65 - Hispanic And Latino American Affairs Commission › 74-6509 Technical advisors and assistants, appointment.

74-6509.
Technical advisors and assistants, appointment.
The executive director of the commission may appoint, subject to the approval of the commission and the governor, technical advisors and assistants to develop, assist and cooperate with local commissions on Hispanics.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 208, § 9; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 91; L. 1985, ch. 292, § 19; L. 1986, ch. 302, § 5; L. 2004, ch. 42, § 10; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6601 Name and citation of act.

74-6601.
Name and citation of act.
The act shall be known and may be cited as the natural and scientific areas preservation act.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 322, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6602 Purpose.

74-6602.
Purpose.
The purpose of this act is to secure for the people of Kansas the benefits of an enduring resource of natural and scientific areas by establishing a system of natural and scientific preserves, to provide for the protection, control and management of these areas, and to establish and maintain a registry of natural and scientific areas.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 322, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6603 Definitions.

74-6603.
Definitions.
As used in this act, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context shall indicate another or different meaning or intent:
(a) "Natural and scientific area" means an area of land or water in public or private ownership which either retains to some degree its primeval character, though it need not be completely natural and undisturbed, or has natural flora, fauna, ecological, geological, historical or archeological features of scientific or educational interest.
(b) "Natural and scientific preserve" means a natural or scientific area which is formally dedicated under the provisions of this act to be maintained as nearly as possible in its natural condition and to be used in a manner and under limitations consistent with its continued preservation, without impairment, disturbance, or artificial development except that deemed necessary for scientific research, education, or public interpretation of the area.
(c) "Board" means the natural and scientific areas advisory board created by K.S.A. 74-6614.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 322, § 3; L. 1984, ch. 293, § 7; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6604 State system established; composition.

74-6604.
State system established; composition.
A state system of natural and scientific preserves is hereby established. The system shall consist of natural and scientific areas formally dedicated under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 322, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6607 Powers and duties of state biological survey.

74-6607.
Powers and duties of state biological survey.
The state biological survey is hereby authorized and empowered to:
(a) Adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 77-415 et seq. for the selection, acquisition, management, protection and use of natural and scientific areas and preserves; for the registration of natural and scientific areas and preserves; for the dedication of natural and scientific areas and preserves within the state system;
(b) develop a natural and scientific areas preservation policy for the state;
(c) develop a comprehensive long-range plan for the preservation, control and management of the natural and scientific areas of the state;
(d) seek and approve the dedication of natural and scientific areas to be included in the state system;
(e) maintain a registry of natural and scientific areas, an inventory of natural ecosystems; an inventory of habitats of rare and endangered species of plants and animals; significant geological and archeological sites; and other natural and scientific areas and preserves;
(f) conduct research, investigations, and interpretive programs and publish and disseminate information and recommendations pertaining to natural and scientific preserves and other natural and scientific areas;
(g) employ or contract for consultants and fix their compensations, who shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act;
(h) submit to the governor and the legislature annually its recommendations for new or amendatory legislation and funding for the preservation of the state's natural and scientific areas; and submit to the secretary of state in even numbered years a report of its activities for inclusion in the biennial report in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3044 et seq.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 322, § 7; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6608 Same; additional powers and duties; limitation.

74-6608.
Same; additional powers and duties; limitation.
The state biological survey shall administer the provisions of this act; cooperate and contract with any federal, state or local governmental agency, private organization or individual; appoint and employ officers, agents, and employees to carry out the provisions of this act; acquire by gift, devise, purchase, grant, dedication or other method the fee or any lesser right or interest in real property which shall be held and managed as provided in K.S.A. 74-6611, and amendments thereto; accept and disburse funds and grants made available to the state under the provisions of any federal act for the purposes herein set forth; and do all other acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this act. The biological survey shall not have the power to acquire by condemnation a fee or any lesser right or interest in real property.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 322, § 8; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6609 Natural or scientific areas; inclusion in state system, procedure; dedication; articles of dedication, provisions.

74-6609.
Natural or scientific areas; inclusion in state system, procedure; dedication; articles of dedication, provisions.
A natural or scientific area which has been found by the board to be suitable for inclusion in the system shall become a natural and scientific preserve upon its dedication by the owner of the land or of an interest or a right therein, with the approval of the state biological survey. The dedication shall be evidenced by articles of dedication which shall be in such form as the state biological survey may approve. The articles of dedication may, consistent with the purposes of this act, define the respective rights and duties of the owner or custodian and the state biological survey; contain provisions relating to management, development use, public access, sale or transfer; provide or create reversionary rights; contain such other provisions as may be necessary or advisable; and vary in provisions from one natural and scientific preserve to another.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 322, § 9; L. 1984, ch. 293, § 8; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6610 Retention of custody of dedicated area by owner; failure to maintain area; undertaking functions or assignment to successor; assignment of custody to public or charitable agency, when.

74-6610.
Retention of custody of dedicated area by owner; failure to maintain area; undertaking functions or assignment to successor; assignment of custody to public or charitable agency, when.
An owner of an area which is dedicated as a natural and scientific preserve may retain custody thereof, or designate a custodian, subject to the approval of, and the rules and regulations of, the state biological survey. If the owner declines, is unable, or fails to administer and manage the natural and scientific preserve in accordance with the articles of dedication and any amendments thereto, the state biological survey shall undertake or assign such custodial functions as it may deem necessary for the protection, maintenance and use of the natural and scientific preserve until the disability of the owner is removed or a successor custodian is designated.
Whenever feasible, the state biological survey may vest custody of a natural and scientific preserve in the owner or a person or agency other than the state biological survey. The state biological survey may transfer or assign custody or other interest or right in a natural and scientific preserve, when held by it, to another public or charitable agency provided that such transfer shall be for and consistent with the purposes of this act and shall not affect the dedication of a natural and scientific preserve or the powers and duties of the state biological survey.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 322, § 10; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6611 Natural and scientific preserves held in trust for benefit of state; rules and regulations; other public uses; when; notice and hearing.

74-6611.
Natural and scientific preserves held in trust for benefit of state; rules and regulations; other public uses; when; notice and hearing.
Natural and scientific preserves are hereby declared to be held in trust, for the uses and purposes expressed in this act which are not prohibited by their articles of dedication, for the benefit of the people of the state. They are hereby declared to be put to their highest, best and most important use for the public benefit. They shall be protected, managed, and used in a manner approved by, and subject to the rules and regulations of the state biological survey. They shall not be taken for any other use except another public use and except after a finding by the state biological survey of the existence of an imperative and unavoidable public necessity for such other public use, with the approval of the legislature, and any owner of a dedicated interest therein, and upon such terms and conditions as the state biological survey may determine, except as may otherwise be provided in the articles of dedication.
Before the state biological survey shall make a finding of the existence of an imperative and unavoidable public necessity for such other public use or shall grant or dispose of a natural and scientific preserve or grant a license, easement or other interest or right therein or shall amend any articles of dedication as provided in K.S.A. 74-6609, and amendments thereto, it shall give notice of such proposed action and an opportunity for any person to be heard. Such notice shall be published at least once in a newspaper with a general circulation in the county or counties wherein the natural and scientific preserve is located, and mailed to all persons who have requested notice of such proposed actions. The notice shall set forth the substance of the proposed action and describe, with or without legal description, the natural and scientific preserve affected and shall specify a place and time not less than 60 days after such publication and mailing for a public hearing before the state biological survey on such proposed action. All persons so desiring shall have reasonable opportunity to be heard prior to action by the state biological survey on such proposal.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 322, § 11; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 8; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6612 Public agencies and instrumentalities empowered to dedicate preserves.

74-6612.
Public agencies and instrumentalities empowered to dedicate preserves.
Public departments, commissions, boards, counties, municipalities, corporations, colleges, universities and all other agencies and instrumentalities of the state and its political subdivisions are empowered and urged to dedicate as natural and scientific preserves under the procedures of this act, suitable areas or portions of areas within their jurisdictions.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 322, § 12; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6613 Construction and application of act.

74-6613.
Construction and application of act.
Nothing contained in this act shall be construed as interfering with the purposes stated in the establishment of or pertaining to any state or local park, preserve, wildlife refuge, forest, or other area or the proper management and development thereof, except that any agency administering an area dedicated as a natural and scientific preserve under the provisions of this act shall preserve it in accordance with the articles of dedication and the rules and regulations of the state biological survey.
Neither the dedication of an area as a natural and scientific preserve nor any action taken by the state biological survey under any of the provisions of this act shall void or replace any protective status under law which an area would have were it not a natural and scientific preserve, the protective provisions of this act being supplemental thereto.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 322, § 13; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 9; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6614 Natural and scientific areas advisory board; membership; vacancies.

74-6614. Natural and scientific areas advisory board; membership; vacancies.
(a) There is hereby created the natural and scientific areas advisory board. The advisory board shall be attached to the state biological survey and shall be within the survey as a part thereof. All budgeting, purchasing and related management functions of the advisory board shall be administered under the direction and supervision of the state biological survey. All vouchers for expenditures and all payrolls of the advisory board shall be approved by the state biological survey. The board shall consist of 11 members designated by the following: The state biologist; the secretary of wildlife and parks; the state forester; the state geologist; the director of the state historical society; the director of the state water office; the chairperson of the nongame wildlife advisory council; the secretary of health and environment; a member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house; a member of the senate appointed by the president of the senate; a representative of the governor.
(b) Whenever a vacancy on the board shall occur by death, resignation or otherwise of any member so appointed, the responsible appointor shall fill the same by appointment.
History:
L. 1985, ch. 259, § 2; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 184; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 106; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 124; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board › 74-6615 Same; meetings; officers, selection, terms and vacancies; duties; expenses.

74-6615.
Same; meetings; officers, selection, terms and vacancies; duties; expenses.
Within 30 days after the effective date of this act, the state biologist shall call the members to meet and the members shall select a chairperson for the board who shall serve for a two-year term. The chairperson of the board will appoint a secretary from among the members who shall serve a two-year term. Whenever a vacancy shall occur by death, resignation or otherwise of the chairperson of the board or the secretary of the board, the members shall select a successor to complete the term of chairperson or the chairperson shall fill the position of secretary by appointment and the appointee shall hold office during the term of the person whose place such person is to fill.
The board shall meet at least annually. Meetings may be called at any time by the chairperson or upon written request of three members or of the state biological survey. The board shall consult with and advise the state biological survey on matters relating to the administration of the provisions of this act. The members of the board shall receive no compensation for services rendered to the board. Each member of the board representing a state agency shall be paid subsistence allowances, mileage and other expenses as provided in K.S.A. 75-3223 and amendments thereto, from the funds of the state agency so represented. Appointed members of the board not otherwise compensated shall be paid subsistence allowances, mileage and other expenses as provided in K.S.A. 75-3223, and amendments thereto, by the state biological survey.
History:
L. 1985, ch. 259, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns › 74-6701 Commission on disability concerns established within office of the governor; budgeting and management functions; expenditures.

74-6701. Commission on disability concerns established within office of the governor; budgeting and management functions; expenditures.
(a) There is hereby established within and as a part of the office of governor the commission on disability concerns.
(b) All budgeting, purchasing and related management functions of the commission shall be administered under the direction of the office of the governor. All vouchers for expenditures and all payrolls of the commission shall be approved by the chairperson of the commission, or by a person or persons designated by the chairperson, and by the office of the governor.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 257, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 92; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 1; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 106; L. 2012, ch. 163, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns › 74-6702 Same; composition of commission; appointment of members.

74-6702. Same; composition of commission; appointment of members.
Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 74-6709, and amendments thereto, the commission shall be composed of 30 members, 15 of whom shall be appointed by the governor. Of the members appointed by the governor, preference shall be shown for Kansans representing each of the following:
(a) Industry;
(b) labor;
(c) community-based independent living programs;
(d) rehabilitation programs;
(e) education programs;
(f) disability or rehabilitation research programs; and
(g) private, nonprofit organizations serving Kansans with disabilities. At least eight of the members appointed by the governor shall be Kansans with disabilities.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 257, § 2; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 93; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 2; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 2; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 107; L. 2012, ch. 163, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns › 74-6703 Commission on disability concerns; members ex officio.

74-6703. Commission on disability concerns; members ex officio.
In addition to the members appointed by the governor under K.S.A. 74-6702, and amendments thereto, the following persons, or the designees of such persons, shall serve as members ex officio of the commission:
(a) The secretary of health and environment;
(b) the chairperson of the Kansas council on developmental disabilities;
(c) the commissioner of community services and programs in the Kansas department for aging and disability services;
(d) the commissioner of rehabilitation services of the Kansas department for children and families;
(e) the secretary of commerce;
(f) the director of special education of the state board of education;
(g) the secretary of transportation;
(h) the secretary for aging and disability services;
(i) the secretary of labor;
(j) the secretary of administration;
(k) the secretary for children and families;
(l) the president of the Kansas senate;
(m) the minority leader of the Kansas senate;
(n) the speaker of the Kansas house of representatives; and
(o) the minority leader of the Kansas house of representatives.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 257, § 3; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 94; L. 1978, ch. 330, § 9; L. 1982, ch. 357, § 22; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 3; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 3; L. 1995, ch. 234, § 21; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 108; L. 2012, ch. 163, § 3; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 307; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns › 74-6704 Same; terms of appointive members; vacancies.

74-6704.
Same; terms of appointive members; vacancies.
Appointive members of the commission shall serve for a term of three years from and after their appointment. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the term of the original appointment. Members whose terms expire may be reappointed.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 257, § 4; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 95; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 4; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns › 74-6705 Same; officers; expenses of appointive members.

74-6705.
Same; officers; expenses of appointive members.
The appointive members of the commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson and such other officers as the commission deems necessary. Only appointive members shall be eligible to serve as officers of the commission. Appointive members of the commission attending meetings of the commission, or attending a subcommittee meeting thereof authorized by the commission, shall be paid amounts provided in subsection (e) of K.S.A. 75-3223 and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 257, § 5; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 96; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 5; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns › 74-6706 Same; duties.

74-6706. Same; duties.
The commission shall consult with and advise the governor on all commission activities and shall:
(a) Carry on a continuing program to promote a higher quality of life for people with disabilities;
(b) cooperate with all public and private agencies interested in independent living by people with disabilities;
(c) cooperate with all agencies responsible for or interested in the rehabilitation and employment of people with disabilities;
(d) encourage the organization of community-based programs and work closely with such programs in promoting independence of people with disabilities;
(e) assist in developing societal acceptance of people with disabilities;
(f) inform individuals with disabilities of specific facilities available for increasing their independence;
(g) conduct such educational programs as members deem necessary; and
(h) report annually to the governor and legislature on commission activities and submit any recommendations believed necessary in promoting the independence of people with disabilities.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 257, § 6; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 97; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 6; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 109; L. 2012, ch. 163, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns › 74-6707 Same; executive director; offices; personnel.

74-6707. Same; executive director; offices; personnel.
The governor shall appoint an executive director of the commission and the commission shall designate the duties of the position. The office of the governor shall provide office space and such clerical and other personnel as may be necessary for the efficient performance of the duties prescribed by this act. All personnel serving the commission shall be in the classified service.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 257, § 7; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 98; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 6; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 7; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 110; L. 2012, ch. 163, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns › 74-6708 Same; receipt and administration of moneys; fees for services and materials; commission on disability concerns fee fund.

74-6708. Same; receipt and administration of moneys; fees for services and materials; commission on disability concerns fee fund.
(a) The commission is authorized to receive any gifts, grants, or donations made for any of the purposes of its program and to disburse and administer all such gifts, grants and donations and moneys appropriated to the commission in accordance with the terms thereof.
(b) The commission is authorized to fix and collect reasonable fees for services and materials provided by the commission.
(c) There is hereby established the commission on disability concerns fee fund. The commission shall remit all moneys received by or for it from fees to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury. Ten percent of each such deposit shall be credited to the state general fund and the balance shall be credited to the commission on disability concerns fee fund. All expenditures from such fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the chairperson of the commission on disability concerns, or by a person or persons designated by the chairperson and secretary of commerce.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 257, § 8; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 7; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 8; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 332; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 111; L. 2011, ch. 53, § 51; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 69 - Economic Opportunity Office › 74-6901 Establishment; director; appointment; salary, approval; prior director.

74-6901. Establishment; director; appointment; salary, approval; prior director.
There is hereby established in the Kansas department for children and families, the state economic opportunity office, the director of which shall be responsible for providing technical assistance and coordination to local, regional and state organizations which operate programs under the provisions of the federal economic opportunity act. The head of such office shall be the director of economic opportunity. The director of economic opportunity shall be appointed by the secretary for children and families. The director shall be in the classified service of the Kansas civil service act and shall receive an annual salary to be fixed by the secretary with the approval of the governor. The person employed as director immediately prior to the effective date of this act shall continue as director and shall obtain permanent status in the classified position of director without examination and without a probationary period and shall retain all retirement benefits which such person had prior to the effective date of this act, and such person's service shall be deemed to have been continuous.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 395, § 1; L. 1977, ch. 282, § 1; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 308; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 69 - Economic Opportunity Office › 74-6902 Powers and duties of director.

74-6902.
Powers and duties of director.
The powers and duties of the director of economic opportunity shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Providing technical assistance to community action agencies in the fields of housing, management, and economic development;
(2) initiating incentive programs with community action agencies to provide for nutritional programs for the poor;
(3) providing the secretary with information and advice with respect to the policies and programs of the federal office of economic opportunity as they relate to the state of Kansas;
(4) receiving, administering and utilizing all federal assistance in the form of grants which are or may become available to such office under the federal economic opportunity act and upon the direction and concurrence of the secretary; and
(5) exercising such other powers as may be necessary to effectuate the responsibilities of such office.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 395, § 2; L. 1977, ch. 282, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 69 - Economic Opportunity Office › 74-6903 Transfer of powers, duties and functions; continuation of Kansas office of coordinator for the state technical assistance program.

74-6903.
Transfer of powers, duties and functions; continuation of Kansas office of coordinator for the state technical assistance program.
(a) All of the powers, duties and functions of the existing office of coordinator for the state technical assistance program and of the existing coordinator of said office created by order of the governor on May 14, 1965, are hereby transferred to and conferred and imposed upon the state office of economic opportunity and the director of economic opportunity, respectively.
(b) The office of economic opportunity and director of economic opportunity established by this act, respectively, shall be continuations of the Kansas office of coordinator for the state technical assistance program and coordinator for the state technical assistance program created by order of the governor on May 14, 1965.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 395, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities › Article 69 - Economic Opportunity Office › 74-6904 Transfer of employees; rights preserved; appointments.

74-6904. Transfer of employees; rights preserved; appointments.
Effective July 1, 1977, officers and employees who were engaged prior to such date in the performance of powers, duties and functions of the state economic opportunity office established in the office of the governor and who, in the opinion of the director of economic opportunity, are necessary to perform the powers, duties and functions of the state office of economic opportunity established in the Kansas department for children and families shall become officers and employees of the state economic opportunity office established in the Kansas department for children and families. Such officers and employees shall retain all retirement benefits which such officers and employees had before July 1, 1977, and their services shall be deemed to have been continuous. Within the limitations of appropriations made therefor, the secretary shall appoint such other personnel as the secretary shall deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. Such personnel shall be in the classified service of the Kansas civil service act and shall exercise all functions and perform all duties prescribed or imposed under the provisions of this act, at the direction and under the supervision of the director. Such personnel employed immediately prior to the effective date of this act who are continued in employment under this section shall attain permanent status in their classified position without examination and without a probationary period.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 395, § 4; L. 1977, ch. 282, § 3; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 309; July 1.