12-1262. Same; governing body; appointment; term; vacancies; expenses of members.
12-1262
12-1262. Same; governing body; appointment; term;
vacancies; expenses of
members.
(a) Any library district created pursuant to the provisions
of
K.S.A. 12-1261 shall be governed by a board of trustees. Such board
shall consist
of 10 members. Seven members shall be appointed by the governing body of the
city and shall be residents of the city. Three members shall be appointed by
the board of county commissioners. Members appointed by the board of county
commissioners shall be residents
of the library district, who reside outside the corporate limits of
the city and
each shall reside in a different commissioner district.
(b) Members of the board of directors of the Topeka public library serving
prior to the election creating the library district shall continue on the board
until the expiration of the term for which originally appointed. Such members
shall be eligible for reappointment. The board of county commissioners shall
appoint three members to the library board within 60 days following the
election approving the creation of the district. Such members shall serve for
terms expiring the second April 30 following the date of appointment. Upon
expiration of
the terms of such members, succeeding members shall be appointed for terms of
four years.
(c) Except as provided by this section, members of the board shall be
appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and
qualified. Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment for the
unexpired term.
(d) Members of the library board shall receive no compensation but shall be
paid their actual and necessary expenses in attending meetings and in carrying
out their duties as members of the board.
History: L. 1992, ch. 133, § 3; July 1.