12-1281. Independence area library district act; definitions.
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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.