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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 40 - Mental Health Centers And Services › 19-4016 Financial assistance to person studying to be licensed as psychologist or in a social work specialty; agreements, provisions.

19-4016. Financial assistance to person studying to be licensed as psychologist or in a social work specialty; agreements, provisions.
(a) The governing board of a community mental health center that is organized pursuant to K.S.A. 19-4001 et seq., and amendments thereto, and that is licensed under K.S.A. 39-2001 et seq., and amendments thereto, is hereby authorized to expend funds of the community mental health center to provide loans or scholarships to aid in financing the education of persons studying to become licensed psychologists or licensed in one of the social work specialties and who agree, upon completion of their education and attainment of such licensure, to become members of the staff of the community mental health center.
(b) Every agreement entered into under this section shall be in writing and shall specify the amount of financial assistance to be provided, the terms of eligibility for such financial assistance, the length of employment with the community mental health center required as a condition to the receipt of such financial assistance, the circumstances under which such employment obligation may be discharged or forgiven and such other additional provisions as the parties to the agreement may include as part of the agreement.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 180, § 1; L. 2018, ch. 71, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 41 - Economic Development Programs › 19-4101 Economic development programs; counties having or developing comprehensive plan.

19-4101.
Economic development programs; counties having or developing comprehensive plan.
Any county which has completed or is in the process of developing a comprehensive plan for the future physical growth and development of all or a part of its area may establish and conduct a program for its future economic growth and development in accordance with the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1965, ch. 209, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 89, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 41 - Economic Development Programs › 19-4102 Financing; tax levy; protest petition and election.

19-4102.
Financing; tax levy; protest petition and election.
The board of county commissioners of any such county may, by resolution, provide for the establishment of a countywide economic development program and may provide for the financing thereof from its general operating fund, or may levy a tax annually upon all the taxable tangible property of the county for the purpose of creating a fund therefor and to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, by cities located in the county. In any year in which the board of county commissioners of any county shall elect to levy any tax under the authority of this section, such board shall cause a notice of its intention to make such levy to be published in the official newspaper of the county, and if within 30 days next following the date of the publication of such notice a petition, signed by electors equal in number to not less than 5% of the electors of the county, requesting an election thereon, shall be filed in the office of county election officer, no such levy shall be made without such proposition having first been submitted to and having been approved by a majority of the electors of the county voting at an election called and held thereon. Any election held under provisions of this section shall be subject to election laws applicable to elections for approval of bonds issued by such county.
History:
L. 1965, ch. 209, § 2; L. 1970, ch. 100, § 30; L. 1972, ch. 89, § 2; L. 1976, ch. 141, § 1; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 132; L. 1990, ch. 66, § 33; L. 1999, ch. 154, § 41; May 27.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 41 - Economic Development Programs › 19-4103 Use of funds.

19-4103.
Use of funds.
Any such county establishing an economic development program under this act may utilize the funds herein authorized to conduct studies and prepare comprehensive plans for its future economic growth and development; to inventory the services, facilities and resources of the entire county; to promote, stimulate and encourage the growth and development of the agriculture, commerce and industry of the county as a whole, in order to achieve maximum utilization of its human, economic and natural resources and tourist attractions; and to otherwise promote the general economic welfare and prosperity of the area.
History:
L. 1965, ch. 209, § 3; April 21.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 41 - Economic Development Programs › 19-4104 Advisory committee.

19-4104.
Advisory committee.
Such board may create a county economic development advisory committee, with such members as deemed advisable, which shall be representative of the various private and public interests and political subdivisions within the county.
History:
L. 1965, ch. 209, § 4; April 21.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 41 - Economic Development Programs › 19-4105 Joint undertaking by two or more counties; cooperation with other agencies.

19-4105.
Joint undertaking by two or more counties; cooperation with other agencies.
Any two or more such counties may jointly and cooperatively undertake programs to promote the growth and development of the area or region in which such counties are located and any county may likewise cooperate with political subdivisions of the county and with other public or private nonprofit agencies to achieve the purposes set forth in this act.
History:
L. 1965, ch. 209, § 5; April 21.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 41 - Economic Development Programs › 19-4106 Economic development incentives for certain manufacturers of cellulose film; citation of act.

19-4106.
Economic development incentives for certain manufacturers of cellulose film; citation of act.
The provisions of this act shall be known as and may be cited as the "qualified manufacturer act."
History:
L. 2005, ch. 80, § 1; April 14.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 41 - Economic Development Programs › 19-4107 Definitions.

19-4107.
Definitions.
For the purposes of this act:
(a) "Agreement" means an agreement entered into between the qualified manufacturer and the secretary for benefits under this act.
(b) "Gross compensation" means gross wages and benefits paid to or on behalf of employees receiving wages.
(c) "Qualified manufacturer" means a person, corporation, partnership or other entity engaged in the production of cellulose film in Shawnee county, Kansas, or proposing to engage in the production of cellulose film in Shawnee county, Kansas, that satisfies conditions imposed by the secretary which shall include, among other conditions, that the person, corporation, partnership or other entity meet the requirements of subsection (a) of K.S.A. 19-4108, and amendments thereto.
(d) "Secretary" means the secretary of commerce.
History:
L. 2005, ch. 80, § 2; April 14.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 41 - Economic Development Programs › 19-4109 Manufacturers of cellulous film; annual report and review of secretary; violation of reporting requirements by qualified manufacturer; loss of designation.

19-4109. Manufacturers of cellulous film; annual report and review of secretary; violation of reporting requirements by qualified manufacturer; loss of designation.
(a) The secretary shall transmit annually to the governor, the standing committee on commerce of the senate and the standing committee on commerce, labor and economic development of the house of representatives, a report, based upon information received from each qualified manufacturer for which benefits have been issued during the preceding year, describing the following:
(1) The manner in which the purpose, as described in this act, has been carried out;
(2) an estimate of jobs created and jobs preserved by cash investments made in qualified manufacturers; and
(3) an estimate of the multiplier effect on the Kansas economy of the cash investments made pursuant to this act.
(b) The secretary shall conduct an annual review of the activities undertaken pursuant to this act to ensure that benefits issued pursuant to this act are issued in compliance with the provisions of this act or rules and regulations promulgated by the department with respect to this act.
(c) Any violation of the reporting requirements set forth in this section shall be grounds for loss of designation as a qualified manufacturer under this section.
(d) If the secretary determines that a qualified manufacturer is not in substantial compliance with the requirements of this act, the secretary, by written notice, shall inform the officers of the qualified manufacturer that such qualified manufacturer will lose its designation as a qualified manufacturer unless such qualified manufacturer corrects the deficiencies and is once again in compliance with the requirements for designation.
History:
L. 2005, ch. 80, § 4; L. 2013, ch. 134, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 42 - Bonding Of County Officers And Employees › 19-4201 Elective county officers; corporate surety.

19-4201.
Elective county officers; corporate surety.
In each county, each elective county officer shall, before entering upon duties of his office give corporate surety to the state of Kansas and said county with a surety company duly qualified under the insurance laws of this state in an amount and upon terms and conditions as may be specified and provided by the county commissioners of said county. Any such elected official shall be deemed to have furnished surety if he is covered by a blanket bond purchased pursuant to this act.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 358, § 1; L. 1973, ch. 125, § 1; April 25.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 42 - Bonding Of County Officers And Employees › 19-4202 Designated appointive county officers and employees; surety required.

19-4202.
Designated appointive county officers and employees; surety required.
The county commissioners in all counties may not later than November 1, 1968, and as necessary thereafter, designate which appointive officers or employees of said county shall be required to give surety to the state of Kansas and said county, having due regard for the duties and responsibilities of any such office or employment and the county commissioners shall require such surety in such amount or amounts and upon such terms and conditions as to the county commissioners shall seem necessary and proper. Any such appointive officer or employee shall be deemed to have furnished surety if he is covered by a blanket bond.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 358, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 42 - Bonding Of County Officers And Employees › 19-4203 Determination of officers and employees required to be bonded; blanket bond.

19-4203.
Determination of officers and employees required to be bonded; blanket bond.
In determining which officers or employees shall be bonded, the county commissioners may make such determination by classes of officers and employees with due regard to the duties and responsibilities of officers and employees falling within such class a "blanket" surety contract purchased hereunder may cover both elected and appointed officers and employees and a "blanket" bond or bonds shall be purchased whenever the premium for such "blanket" bond is less than the aggregate of premiums chargeable for individual bonds.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 358, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 42 - Bonding Of County Officers And Employees › 19-4204 Purchase of surety contracts for county and other municipal officers and employees; payment of premiums.

19-4204.
Purchase of surety contracts for county and other municipal officers and employees; payment of premiums.
(a) All surety contracts purchased pursuant to K.S.A. 19-4201 et seq., and amendments thereto, shall be purchased by the county commissioners in the manner deemed necessary and proper and the premiums therefor shall be paid from the county general fund.
(b) When requested by the governing body of a municipality located within a county, all blanket surety contracts purchased pursuant to K.S.A. 19-4201 et seq., and amendments thereto, shall cover the treasurer of such municipality. Such municipality shall reimburse the county for that portion of the premium of the blanket bond, the cost of which is attributable to the inclusion of the treasurer of such municipality under a blanket bond, purchased by the county pursuant to K.S.A. 19-4201 et seq., and amendments thereto. If a municipality is located in more than one county, the governing body of such municipality shall make such request to the board of county commissioners of the county in which the greater portion of the municipality is located to cover the municipality's treasurer in the county's blanket bond.
The board of county commissioners shall establish, by resolution, the procedure by which municipalities may request coverage under a blanket bond purchased by the county.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 358, § 4; L. 1997, ch. 70, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 42 - Bonding Of County Officers And Employees › 19-4205 Bonds or surety contracts; approval; filing; records.

19-4205.
Bonds or surety contracts; approval; filing; records.
All bonds or surety contracts subject to this act shall be approved as to form by the county counselor or county attorney in counties not having a county counselor, and shall be filed in the office of the county clerk. A record shall be kept in the office of the county clerk giving the names of the officers or employees covered or a description of the class of officers or employees covered by each bond or surety contract purchased, the name of the company issuing the bond or surety contract, the contract number and the dates of the commencement and expiration of term thereof.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 358, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 42 - Bonding Of County Officers And Employees › 19-4206 Bonds or surety required by other laws subject to provisions of this act; authority to purchase bonds or surety transferred to county commissioners; exception.

19-4206.
Bonds or surety required by other laws subject to provisions of this act; authority to purchase bonds or surety transferred to county commissioners; exception.
(a) Whenever any county officer or employee is required to furnish bond or surety as a prerequisite to employment, such requirement as to terms, conditions, penalty, amount, quality or type of surety shall be and are hereby deemed and defined to mean the furnishing of a bond or surety contract in the manner and under the provisions and requirements of K.S.A. 19-4201 et seq., and amendments thereto. Whenever any officer, board, commission, committee, department, authority, or any county agent or agency for whatever name called, shall be authorized by any law of this state to purchase any official bond, surety bond, blanket bond or surety contract upon any county officers or employees, such authority is hereby transferred and conferred upon the county commissioners of the county by this act and such authority so transferred and conferred shall be exercised by the county commissioners in the manner and under the provisions and requirements prescribed by K.S.A. 19-4201 et seq., and amendments thereto. The provisions of this act shall not apply to the office of county treasurer. Surety bonds shall be provided for county treasurers as is otherwise provided by law.
(b) Whenever the treasurer of any municipality, defined in K.S.A. 19-4207, is required by law to purchase any official bond, surety bond or surety contract, such requirement shall be fulfilled by the furnishing of a bond or surety contract in the manner provided by K.S.A. 19-4201 et seq., and amendments thereto. The authority to purchase such bond or surety contract is hereby transferred and conferred upon the board of county commissioners of the county in which such municipality is located. The authority transferred and conferred shall be exercised by the board of county commissioners in the manner provided by K.S.A. 19-4201 et seq., and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 358, § 6; L. 1997, ch. 70, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 42 - Bonding Of County Officers And Employees › 19-4207 Bonding of county and other municipal officers and employees; definitions.

19-4207.
Bonding of county and other municipal officers and employees; definitions.
When used in K.S.A. 19-4204 and 19-4206, and amendments thereto, "municipality" means township, city, school district or other political or taxing subdivision of the state, or any agency, authority, institution or other instrumentality thereof.
History:
L. 1997, ch. 70, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4301 Personnel advisory board in counties with a population between 100,000 and 160,000 and counties over 300,000 population; membership; personnel officer; job classification and merit rating system.

19-4301.
Personnel advisory board in counties with a population between 100,000 and 160,000 and counties over 300,000 population; membership; personnel officer; job classification and merit rating system.
There is hereby established in any county having a population of more than one hundred thousand (100,000) and not more than one hundred sixty thousand (160,000) and any county having a population of more than three hundred thousand (300,000) a personnel advisory board to consist of the following members: (1) The county auditor; (2) the county engineer; (3) the director of the county hospital; (4) a representative of the district court to be appointed by the board of county commissioners; and (5) any other elected county officer, or representative of such office, to be appointed by the board of county commissioners. Within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this act, said advisory board shall submit to the board of county commissioners of such county three (3) nominations for the office of personnel officer for such county, which office is hereby created. Within thirty (30) days thereafter, said board of county commissioners shall appoint one of such nominees as county personnel officer who shall serve at the pleasure of said board of county commissioners.
As soon as practicable after his or her appointment, said personnel officer shall establish, with the advice and recommendations of said advisory board, a comprehensive county employee job classification and merit rating system. It shall be the purpose of such system to establish minimum qualifications for all positions and job classifications specified in such system, but nothing herein shall be construed as affecting the authority of any elected officer of such county, or of the head of any department created therein, to make the final decision with respect to the retention or dismissal of any employee of such officer or department who holds such position on the effective date of such classification system; nor shall this act impair the authority of any such officer or department head to accept or reject job applicants, subject only to the minimum qualifications established for any such position.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 399, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 81; January 10, 1977.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4302 Personnel officer; additional powers and duties; salary.

19-4302.
Personnel officer; additional powers and duties; salary.
The board of county commissioners of such county shall assign to the county personnel officer such other powers, duties and responsibilities as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. Said personnel officer shall receive as a salary a sum to be fixed by the board of county commissioners, and shall be paid in the manner prescribed by law for paying the salaries of other county officers.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 399, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4303 Civil service for sheriff's office in certain counties.

19-4303.
Civil service for sheriff's office in certain counties.
Any county designated as an urban area county by the legislature pursuant to the provisions of section 17 of article 2 of the constitution of the state of Kansas and any county having a population of more than three hundred thousand (300,000) and any county having a population of more than sixty-five thousand (65,000) and less than one hundred eighty thousand (180,000) shall be subject to the provisions of this act. Any county having a population of more than forty-five thousand (45,000) and less than one hundred thousand (100,000) and in which there is located an active military establishment may be subject to the provisions of this act upon the adoption of a resolution by the board of county commissioners of such county, electing to be subject to the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 1; L. 1970, ch. 116, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 90, § 1; L. 1973, ch. 126, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4304 Civil service board; creation; membership.

19-4304.
Civil service board; creation; membership.
Within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this act, the board of county commissioners of such county shall, by resolution, create a civil service board which shall be composed of five (5) members appointed as hereinafter provided.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 2; L. 1970, ch. 116, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4305 Appointment, terms, vacancies.

19-4305.
Appointment, terms, vacancies.
The first members of said civil service board shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners of such county for terms as follows: One (1) member until the third Monday in January of the first year following his appointment; two (2) members until the third Monday in January of the second year following their appointment; and two (2) members until the third Monday in January of the third year following their appointment. Upon the expiration of the term of office of any member of said board, the said board of county commissioners shall fill the vacancy by appointment until the third Monday in January of the third year following the appointment. Said board of county commissioners shall fill any other vacancy on the civil service board, occurring for any reason, by appointment for the unexpired term of office.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4306 Qualifications of members.

19-4306.
Qualifications of members.
No person appointed as a member of said civil service board shall hold any office in any political party, except for the office of precinct committeeman or committeewoman, nor shall any person be appointed as a member of said civil service board who holds any public office or position of public employment, other than notary public or as a member of the armed services. No person shall be appointed a member of said civil service board unless he shall have been a resident of such county for more than three (3) years next preceding such appointment, nor shall any member continue to serve if he ceases to be a resident of such county. No more than three (3) members of said civil service board shall be members of any one political party, and no more than two (2) members shall reside in the same county commissioner district at the time of appointment.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4307 Removal from office; hearing.

19-4307.
Removal from office; hearing.
Any member of said civil service board may be removed from said board by affirmative vote of all three (3) county commissioners, but then only upon written charges filed with the county commission and after said member of the civil service board has been given a copy of all such charges and has been given an opportunity for a public hearing of such charges before the county commission.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4308 Oath; filing.

19-4308.
Oath; filing.
Before entering upon the duties of a member of said board, each appointee shall take and subscribe to the oath of office set out in K.S.A. 54-106. Such oath shall be filed in the office of the county clerk.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4309 Meetings, organization, officers.

19-4309.
Meetings, organization, officers.
The said civil service board shall meet quarterly on dates fixed by the board, and at such other times as the board deems necessary. At the first meeting each year, the board shall organize itself for business by choosing a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary from among the members: Provided, The first board appointed shall organize itself at its first meeting.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 7; L. 1974, ch. 129, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4310 Office space, supplies, equipment, personnel.

19-4310.
Office space, supplies, equipment, personnel.
The said board of county commissioners shall provide suitable rooms for civil service board meetings, and shall supply the said board with necessary supplies and equipment. Said board may, subject to approval by the board of county commissioners, employ legal counsel, retain the services of physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, professional advisers and other personnel.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 8; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4312 Compensation of board; expenses.

19-4312.
Compensation of board; expenses.
The members of the said civil service board shall not receive any salary for their services, but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties and shall receive mileage pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3203.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 10; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4313 Board quorum.

19-4313.
Board quorum.
Three (3) members of the said civil service board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority vote of three (3) members present shall constitute action of the board.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 11; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4314 Application of act to certain personnel of sheriff's office.

19-4314.
Application of act to certain personnel of sheriff's office.
The provisions of this act shall apply to all officers or employees of the sheriff's office other than the sheriff, undersheriff, secretarial employees, clerical employees, cooks or maintenance personnel. The provisions of this act shall not apply to temporary personnel employed for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days continuous service or temporary personnel employed for less than one hundred fifty (150) days total service in any calendar year.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 12; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4315 Political party activity prohibitions.

19-4315.
Political party activity prohibitions.
Except as otherwise authorized in this act, no person holding office or employed under the provisions of this act shall be an officer or employee of any political party or organization, actively engaged in the work or campaigns of any political party or any candidate for public office or contribute work, money or property of value to any political party or organization or to any candidate for public office: Provided, That this prohibition shall not deny the right of such officer or employee to vote in any election. Violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be grounds for discharge from employment.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 13; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4316 Classification of offices, employments and positions; ratification; changes; when effective.

19-4316.
Classification of offices, employments and positions; ratification; changes; when effective.
The civil service board, shall, as soon as practicable and after consultation with the sheriff, classify all offices, employments and positions, not exempt from the provisions of this act, according to the duties, responsibilities and supervisory character of each position, if any. Titles shall be established for each class of office, employment or position for use in examining and certifying the names of persons for appointment under this act. A description of the duties and responsibilities exercised by the persons appointed to each of them shall be drawn up, and minimum qualifications, including tenure, if the same be made a qualification, required for satisfactory performance of the duties of each grade and class shall be formulated. The titles in the several classifications, as defined by the specifications of duties and qualifications shall be used for (a) original appointments, (b) promotions, (c) payrolls, and (d) all other records affecting the status of personnel. The classifications, when approved by the civil service commission and as to pay, salary or compensation ratified by the board of county commissioners, shall take effect immediately. The civil service board, after consultation with the sheriff may make changes in such classifications whenever it deems it necessary for the efficiency of law enforcement in said county, and such changes, when made by the civil service board, shall take effect immediately: Provided, however, That in no event shall any change increasing the pay, salary or compensation of any classification be made until the same has been ratified by the board of county commissioners. The civil service board shall, as soon as possible after the adoption of the classification plan and after consultation with the sheriff, prepare a schedule of salary or wage rates and ranges for each class, grade or group of positions in the classification; and the same shall take effect upon approval of said board and upon ratification of said board and upon ratification of said board of county commissioners: Provided, That if said board of county commissioners fail or refuse, by majority vote to ratify said schedule, or any part thereof, then, as to the part not so ratified, the prior compensation paid shall continue to be the compensation for such classification or grade: Provided further, That the civil service board may not reduce the compensation for any individual except under the provisions of K.S.A. 19-4327.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 14; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4317 Competitive examinations.

19-4317.
Competitive examinations.
(a) All competitive examinations for positions in the classified service shall relate to those matters which will fairly test the capacity and fitness of the persons examined to efficiently discharge the duties of the class in which employment is sought.
(b) The competitive examinations shall, after published notice, be open to all applicants who are citizens of the United States, and who meet with reasonable standards or requirements fixed by the civil service board with regard to experience, character, age, education, physical condition, and such other factors as may be held to relate to the ability of the candidates to perform with reasonable efficiency the duties of the position, including tenure, if such requirement be deemed appropriate. No standards or requirements shall be fixed with reference to education, age or physical condition except such as relate directly to the duties of the office or employment to be filled. Persons under such physical disability as not to make them ineligible by reason thereof, shall be examined in such manner as will fairly test their ability to perform the duties of the position, notwithstanding such physical disability. The civil service board may require candidates in filing their applications to submit certificates of general or special qualifications as the good of the service may require. Examinations shall be held at such times and places as in the judgment of the civil service board most nearly meet the convenience of applicants, practicability of administration, and the needs of the service.
(c) The civil service board may also require candidates to undergo an examination at designated places in the state, in cases where oral tests or tests for manual skill may be necessary to determine the fitness of such candidates.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 15; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4318 Refusal to examine or to certify applicant, when; statement upon request; bond requirements.

19-4318.
Refusal to examine or to certify applicant, when; statement upon request; bond requirements.
(a) The civil service board may refuse to examine an applicant, or after examination may refuse to certify an eligible applicant who is found to lack any of the preliminary requirements established for the examination for the position or employment for which he applies; or who is physically so disabled as to be rendered unfit for the proper performance of the duties of the position to which he seeks appointment; or who is addicted to habit-forming drugs or is an habitual user of intoxicating liquors to excess; or who has been guilty of any crime involving moral turpitude or of infamous or notoriously disgraceful conduct; or who has been dismissed from the public service for delinquency or misconduct; or who has made a false statement of any material fact; or who directly or indirectly shall give, render or pay, or promise to give, render or pay, any money, service, or other valuable thing to any person for, or on account of, or in connection with, his test, appointment, or proposed appointment; or who practiced, or attempted to practice, any deception or fraud in his application, in his certificate, in his examination, or in securing his eligibility or appointment; or who refuses to furnish testimony as required in K.S.A. 19-4311.
(b) Whenever the civil service board refuses to examine an applicant, or after an examination refuses to certify an eligible, as provided in this section, then the civil service board upon request of the person so rejected, shall furnish to him a statement of the reasons for such refusal to examine or refusal to certify, as the case may be.
(c) When any position requires the appointee to furnish a bond, such requirement shall be included in the announcement of the examination for said position.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 16; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4319 Discrimination prohibited.

19-4319.
Discrimination prohibited.
No discrimination shall be exercised, threatened, or promised, by any person in the civil service against or in favor of any applicant, eligible, or employee in the civil service because of age, sex, race, political or religious opinions or affiliations, except that no person affiliated with a political movement advocating overthrow of government by force or violence shall be eligible to any appointment or employment under this act.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 17; L. 1973, ch. 126, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4320 Appointment from certifications; terms of eligibility; appointment from lists, exception.

19-4320.
Appointment from certifications; terms of eligibility; appointment from lists, exception.
(a) Appointments, promotions and reinstatements to all positions subject to the provisions of this act, and the rules made in pursuance thereof, shall be made from among those certified to the sheriff.
(b) The term of eligibility of applicants on original entrance and reinstatement lists and on promotion lists shall be one (1) year, but the term of any list may be extended by the civil service board. In no case, however, may eligibility be extended for a period of more than three (3) years.
(c) Appointments shall be made from the appropriate eligible list, but if no such list exists then the civil service board may certify from such other list as it deems the next most nearly appropriate. A new and separate list shall be created for a stated position only when there is no satisfactory list. No person shall be appointed or employed under any title not appropriate to the duties performed, and no person shall be transferred to, nor assigned to perform the duties of, any position unless he was previously qualified therefor under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 18; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4321 Establishing new positions; certification of names; appointment on probation; standards of performance; rules and regulations.

19-4321.
Establishing new positions; certification of names; appointment on probation; standards of performance; rules and regulations.
(a) The sheriff shall give written notice to the civil service board of his intention to establish new positions and of the existence of any vacancy to be filled in any office or employment covered by the provisions of this act and, within a reasonable time after the receipt of such notice, the civil service board shall certify from the list of eligibles, appropriate for the grade and class in which the position is classified, the three names at the head thereof: Provided, That the civil service board may certify more than three names when such certification is in the best interests of efficiency and economy.
(b) The sheriff shall appoint on probation, with sole reference to merit and fitness, one of the said candidates, whose name is certified in the manner above set forth, to fill such vacancy.
(c) As soon as practicable after the effective date of this act and after consultation with the sheriff, the civil service board shall establish standards of performance for each class of position and shall maintain records of efficiency, character, and conduct by a system of service ratings based upon such standards. The board shall establish and enforce rules and regulations in respect to such service ratings and prescribe the extent to which such service ratings shall be considered in determining the promotion of an employee to a higher class, the question of reduction or dismissal of any permanent employee, increases and decreases in salary of an employee within the salary range established under this act, and in all other decisions relating to the status of employees. The board may further by rule prescribe the extent to which such ratings and the reports upon which they are based shall be open to inspection by the public and by the affected employees.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 19; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4322 Vacancies, how filled; promotions.

19-4322.
Vacancies, how filled; promotions.
Vacancies in positions under the provisions of this act shall be filled, so far as practicable, by promotions from among persons holding positions and in accordance with the rules of the board. Promotions shall be based upon merit and fitness to be ascertained by competitive or noncompetitive examination in which the employee's efficiency, character, conduct, and length of service shall all constitute a factor.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 20; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4323 When positions filled without competition.

19-4323.
When positions filled without competition.
Positions covered by this act may be filled without competition only as follows:
(a) Whenever there are urgent reasons for filling a vacancy in any position in the classified service and the civil service board is unable to certify from any appropriate eligible list for the vacancy, the civil service board may issue a provisional permit or certify a suitable person to fill such vacancy provisionally only until a selection and appointment can be made after competitive examination; but no person shall receive more than one provisional appointment nor serve more than three (3) months in any calendar year as a provisional appointee.
(b) In case of an emergency, an appointment may be made without regard to the provisions of the act, but in no case shall continue longer than thirty (30) days, and in no case shall successive emergency appointments be made. This provision shall apply to both persons and positions. No person shall receive more than three (3) emergency appointments in any one or different positions within one year.
(c) In case of a vacancy in a position where peculiar and exceptional qualifications of a scientific, professional or expert character are required, and upon satisfactory evidence that for specified reasons competition in such special case is impracticable and that the position can best be filled by the selection of some designated person of high and recognized attainments in such qualities, the civil service board may suspend the requirements of competition in such case, but no suspension shall be general in its application to such position, and all such cases of suspension shall be reported in the annual report of the board with the reasons for the same.
(d) Where the services to be rendered by an appointee are for a temporary period not to exceed three (3) months and a proper list of eligibles is not available, the civil service board shall certify for such temporary service any person it deems qualified. The acceptance or refusal by an eligible of a temporary appointment shall not affect his standing on the register for permanent employment, nor shall the period of temporary service be counted as part of the probationary period in case of subsequent appointment to a permanent position. Successive temporary appointments to the same position shall not be made under this provision.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 21; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4324 Probationary period; dismissals and demotions.

19-4324.
Probationary period; dismissals and demotions.
Except as in this act otherwise provided, all original appointments to and promotions within the classified service shall be for a probationary period, the length of which for the several classes in the classified service shall be determined by the board, but dismissals or demotions may be made by the sheriff at any time during such period, but in no event shall such probationary period be less than one (1) year nor more than eighteen (18) months. At the end of the probationary period the sheriff shall notify the civil service board in writing whether or not the probationer is a satisfactory employee and may receive the status of a permanent appointee.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 22; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4325 Transfers; leaves of absence.

19-4325.
Transfers; leaves of absence.
(a) Transfers may be made from a position in one grade and class to a position in another grade and class when the duties and compensation are similar.
(b) Any person holding a permanent position may be granted a leave of absence on the grounds of sickness, disability or being called by the armed services or other good or sufficient reason.
(c) Leave of absence shall be granted to an officer or employee holding a permanent position in the classified service to enable such person to take a nonclassified appointive position in said sheriff department. Such leave of absence shall remain in effect as long as that person is holding such appointive position, after which he shall be reinstated to a position in the same grade or class in the classified service.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 23; L. 1973, ch. 126, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4326 Layoffs; reemployment lists; abolition of positions.

19-4326.
Layoffs; reemployment lists; abolition of positions.
In accordance with the rules, the sheriff may lay off an employee whenever he deems it necessary by reason of shortage of work or funds, the reinstatement of an employee returning from authorized leave, or the abolition of a position or other material change in duties or organization. The seniority and service ratings of employees shall be considered, in such manner as the rules shall provide, among the factors in determining the order of layoffs. The sheriff shall give written notice to the civil service board of every proposed layoff a reasonable time before the effective date thereof, and the civil service board shall make such orders relating thereto as it considers necessary to secure compliance with the rules. The name of every regular employee so laid off shall be placed at the head of the appropriate reemployment list.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 24; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4327 Dismissals and suspensions; hearings, when; reinstatement; orders.

19-4327.
Dismissals and suspensions; hearings, when; reinstatement; orders.
(a) The sheriff may dismiss any permanent employee when he considers that the good of the service will be served thereby, and for disciplinary purposes may suspend without pay a permanent classified employee for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days but no permanent employee shall be dismissed for political, religious or racial reasons. In case of a dismissal or suspension, the civil service board shall be furnished with a statement in writing specifically setting forth the reasons for such dismissal or suspension. Upon request, a copy of such statement shall be furnished to such employee.
(b) Any employee so dismissed or suspended may request in writing within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notification a hearing before the board to determine the reasonableness of such action and the board shall grant the employee a hearing within fifteen (15) days after receipt of such request.
(c) After the hearing and consideration of the evidence for and against a suspension, the board shall approve or disapprove such action and in the event of a disapproval, the board shall order the reinstatement of the employee and the payment to the employee of such salary as has been lost by reason of such suspension.
(d) After the hearing and consideration of the evidence for and against a dismissal, the board shall approve or disapprove such action and may make any one of the following appropriate orders: (1) Order the reinstatement of the employee and the payment to the employee of such salary as has been lost by reason of such dismissal. (2) Sustain the dismissal of such employee. (3) Except as provided above the board may sustain the dismissal, but may order the name of the dismissed employee returned to the appropriate registers, or may take steps to effect the transfer of such employee to a comparable position in another department.
(e) The board shall establish such rules as may be necessary to give effect to the provisions of the above section.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 25; L. 1973, ch. 126, § 5; July 1.