(b) An advisory committee to assist in the work of the commission shall be appointed by the governor. The advisory committee shall broadly represent Kansas society, with six members from history faculties at Kansas universities; six members from history faculties of private colleges in the state; three members recommended by the speaker of the house of representatives; two members recommended by the minority leader of the house of representatives; three members recommended by the president of the senate; and two members recommended by the minority leader of the senate. The chairperson of the advisory committee shall be the executive director of the state historical society. The vice-chairperson shall be the director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower library, Abilene, Kansas. A permanent secretary shall be appointed by the chairperson of the advisory committee.
(c) Members of the commission and the advisory committee shall serve without compensation or expenses.
History: L. 1987, ch. 280, § 1; April 16.
(b) In preparing its plans and program, the commission shall consider recommendations developed by the advisory committee and local and private groups, and it may designate special committees with representatives from such bodies to plan, develop and coordinate specific activities. In addition, the advisory committee shall recommend to the commission ways in which Kansans of all ages may become familiar with the life and times of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(c) The commission shall not later than July 1, 1988, submit to the governor a comprehensive report incorporating its specific recommendations for the commemoration of the Eisenhower centennial and related events. This report may recommend activities including, but not limited to:
(1) The production, publication and distribution of books, pamphlets, films and other educational materials on the history, culture and political thought of the period of the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower;
(2) bibliographical and documentary projects and publications;
(3) conferences, convocations, lectures, seminars and other programs;
(4) the development of libraries, museums, historic sites and exhibits, including mobile exhibits;
(5) ceremonies and celebrations commemorating specific events;
(6) programs and activities on the national and international significance of the life and times of Dwight D. Eisenhower; and
(7) the issuance of commemorative medals, seals, automobile license plates and certificates of recognition.
(d) The report of the commission shall also include proposals for legislation and administrative action the commission considers necessary to carry out its recommendations. The governor shall transmit the commission's report to the legislature.
History: L. 1987, ch. 280, § 2; April 16.
(b) The chief executive officer of each state university shall cooperate with the commission, especially in the encouragement and coordination of scholarly works and presentations on the history, culture and political thought on the life and times of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(c) The state historical society and the state librarian shall cooperate with the commission, especially in the development and display of exhibits and collections and in the development of bibliographies, catalogs and other materials relevant to the period of the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(d) The secretary of commerce shall cooperate with the commission, especially in encouraging, through the division of travel and tourism development, visitors to the state to learn more about Dwight D. Eisenhower and his Kansas roots.
History: L. 1987, ch. 280, § 3; April 16.
History: L. 1987, ch. 280, § 4; April 16.