12-1231.   Regional library; resolution; petition; election; board; certaincooperating township libraries to be maintained as regional libraries.Any two (2) or more adjoining counties, or any two (2) or more adjoiningtownships, may establish and maintain a regional library as provided inthis act. A proposition to establish and maintain a regional library maybe submitted to the electors of each county or township proposing toparticipate therein, by resolution of the governing body thereof, andshall be submitted upon presentation of a petition signed by ten percent(10%) of the qualified electors of the county or township as determinedupon the basis of the total vote cast for secretary of state at the lastpreceding general election. Such proposition shall be submitted at thefirst general election occurring after the passage of the resolution orthe presentation of the petition, and if a majority of the votes cast ineach county or township voting on the proposition shall be in theaffirmative, the governing bodies of such counties or townships shallforthwith create a library board and proceed to establish a regionallibrary. Any township library originally established under the authorityof K.S.A. 80-804, which has been continuously maintained and operated andwhich is providing library services in the member townships on the effectivedate of this act shall be governed by and maintained in accordance withthe provisions of K.S.A. 12-1231 to 12-1235, inclusive, and amendments thereto,as a regional library.

      History:   L. 1951, ch. 485, § 14; L. 1980, ch. 66, § 1; April 26.