12-1281


Chapter 12.--CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES


Article 12.--LIBRARIES

     
12-1281.   Independence area library district act;
definitions.

When used in this act and unless otherwise specifically
provided therein:

     
(a)   "Board of education" means the board of education of
unified school district no. 446;

     
(b)   "county" means Montgomery county;

     
(c)   "city" means the city of Independence, Kansas;

     
(d)   "library district" means all territory located within the boundaries of
unified school district no. 446 and within Montgomery County, Kansas;

     
(e)   "board" means the library board of trustees appointed pursuant to the
provisions of this act;

     
(f)   "library" means a library which serves the general public and is
supported in whole or in part with tax money and shall be called the
Independence area public library;

     
(g)   "governing body" means the governing body of the city of Independence,
Kansas or the board of county commissioners of Montgomery county, Kansas; and

     
(h)   "maintenance and support" means the general and usual cost and expense
of operating a library.

     
History:   L. 2002, ch. 68, § 3; July 1.