12-1225b. Same; powers and duties. (a) In addition to the powers and duties prescribed by K.S.A. 12-1225, and amendments thereto, in Johnson county, the library board shall:

(1) establish bylaws for the operation of the library board;

(2) formulate new policies and revise existing programs, facilities and services for the county libraries;

(3) annually review, evaluate and report to the board of county commissioners on the status of the county libraries;

(4) review the annual work program, budget and fee schedule and provide recommendations on each to the board of county commissioners; and

(5) employ and terminate the employment of a county librarian.

(b) Any action taken by the library board or its county librarian shall be subject to the following provisions established by the board of county commissioners:

(1) Personnel policies and procedures for employees other than elected officials;

(2) any pay plan and benefits for all county employees other than elected officials;

(3) purchasing policies and procedures except as provided in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 12-1225, and amendments thereto;

(4) budget policies and procedures which budget shall be approved by the board of county commissioners;

(5) financial policies and procedures, except as provided in K.S.A. 12-1226, and amendments thereto, with respect to gifts and nongovernmental grants;

(6) audit policies and procedures; and

(7) insurance and loss control policies and procedures.

Any liability therefor will be the responsibility of the board of county commissioners, pursuant to K.S.A. 75-6101 et seq., and amendments thereto.

(c) The provisions of this section shall take effect and be in force on and after January 1, 1985.

History: L. 1984, ch. 69, § 4; July 1.