K.S.A. 12-1260: Topeka and Shawnee county library district; definitions.

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

(a) "County" means Shawnee county;

(b) "city" means the city of Topeka, Kansas;

(c) "library district" means all territory located within Shawnee county except that territory located within Rossville township and Silver Lake township;

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

(e) "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 Topeka and Shawnee county public library;

(f) "governing body" means the governing body of a city or the board of county commissioners of a county; and

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