K.S.A. 12-1281: Independence area library district act; definitions.

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

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

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

(f) "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 Independence 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 expense of operating a library.