12-1281.   Independence area library district act;definitions.When used in this act and unless otherwise specificallyprovided therein:

      (a)   "Board of education" means the board of education ofunified 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 ofunified school district no. 446 and within Montgomery County, Kansas;

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

      (f)   "library" means a library which serves the general public and issupported in whole or in part with tax money and shall be called theIndependence 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 expenseof operating a library.

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