The board of county commissioners may submit the question of the establishing, improving, and equipping such a youth center to the qualified electors of the county, at a general election or at a special election called for such purpose; or if petitioned by more than twenty percent (20%) of the qualified electors of such county as determined by the vote for secretary of state at the last preceding election, the board shall submit the question at a general election or special election called for such purpose. There shall also be submitted at the same election the question of whether the funds required for the establishing, improving, and equipping of such youth center and recreation grounds shall be raised by the issuance of bonds or by a special tax levy therefor. If a majority of those voting on such propositions shall vote in favor of establishing such a youth center and recreation grounds, and shall elect to raise the funds necessary therefor by the issuance of bonds, then the county commissioners may issue general obligation bonds of the county in the sum determined necessary by the board to purchase the land and establish, improve, and equip the youth center and recreation grounds, but such sum shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). All such bonds shall be issued, registered, sold, delivered, and retired in accordance with the provisions of the general bond law. Such bonds shall not be subject to nor within any bonded debt limitation prescribed by the laws of the state, and shall not be considered or included in applying any other law limiting bonded indebtedness.
If a majority of those voting on the proposition shall vote in favor of establishing such a youth center and recreation grounds, and elect to raise the funds necessary therefor by a special tax levy, then said county commissioners are authorized and directed to levy a tax upon all of the taxable tangible property of the county in the amount determined necessary to purchase the property and improve and equip the youth center and recreation grounds, but the tax so levied shall not exceed one (1) mill on each dollar of the assessed tangible valuation of such county for one year. The tax levy herein authorized shall be in addition to all other tax levies authorized or limited by law, and shall not be subject to nor within the aggregate tax levy limits prescribed by K.S.A. 79-1947, or any amendments thereto.
History: L. 1959, ch. 147, § 1; June 30.
History: L. 1959, ch. 147, § 2; June 30.
History: L. 1959, ch. 147, § 3; L. 1970, ch. 100, § 29; L. 1975, ch. 162, § 25; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 128; July 1.
(a) To strengthen existing community youth resources and to promote and develop new community-based programs to meet the needs of all children and youth;
(b) To receive voluntary referrals and make referrals to other agencies with the consent of the child and his parents;
(c) To bridge the gap between available services and the children and youth in need of them by referral and follow-up activities; and
(d) To act as an advocate for children and youth to assure that they receive needed services, while avoiding any suggestion of stigma so that those needing assistance are not reluctant to seek it.
History: L. 1974, ch. 108, § 1; July 1.
(b) No county authorized to increase its levies under the provisions of this section shall make such increased levy until the question of making such tax levy is submitted to the qualified electors of the county at the next general election or at a special election called for such purpose. Any special election held under the provisions of this section shall be called and held in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 10-120, and amendments thereto. If a majority of the votes cast and counted on the question submitted at such election are in favor of such tax, the same may be levied; but if a majority of the votes cast and counted on the question submitted at such election are not in favor thereof, such tax may not be levied.
History: L. 1974, ch. 108, § 2; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 129; L. 1990, ch. 66, § 32; May 31.
(b) The term of office of each member of the governing board shall be three (3) years, except that of the members appointed to the original governing board by the board of county commissioners, one-third (1/3) of the members shall be appointed for terms of one (1) year, one-third (1/3) for terms of two (2) years and one-third (1/3) for terms of three (3) years. The terms of office of the original governing board shall commence on a date to be fixed by the board of county commissioners.
(c) The members of the governing board shall elect a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary and treasurer, who shall hold such offices for terms of one (1) year.
History: L. 1974, ch. 108, § 3; July 1.
(b) It shall be the duty of the treasurer of the governing board to receive and to account for all moneys provided for the youth services bureau under the provisions of this act, from whatever source derived. It shall also be the duty of the treasurer to issue vouchers for the disbursement of money so received upon order of the governing board.
History: L. 1974, ch. 108, § 4; July 1.
History: L. 1974, ch. 108, § 5; July 1.
History: L. 1974, ch. 108, § 6; July 1.
(b) Prepare and submit an annual plan and budget with recommendations to the board of county commissioners; and
(c) Annually review, evaluate and report the activities of the youth services bureau pursuant to this act to the board of county commissioners.
History: L. 1974, ch. 108, § 7; July 1.
History: L. 1974, ch. 108, § 8; July 1.
History: L. 1974, ch. 108, § 9; July 1.