KAAAC Statute
Chapter 74: State boards, commissions, and authorities
Article 99: Advisory Commission on African American Affairs
74-9901. Advisory commission on African-American affairs established; advisory to governor. There is hereby established the advisory commission on African-American affairs hereinafter referred to as the advisory commission. The advisory commission shall be advisory to the governor and shall be within the office of the governor and a part thereof.
74-9902. Same; composition; appointment; term. (a) The advisory commission shall consist of seven members. The membership of the advisory commission shall include: (1) One member appointed by the president of the senate; (2) one member appointed by the minority leader of the senate; (3) one member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (4) one member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives; and (5) three members appointed by the governor. The terms of members appointed prior to July 1, 2000, shall expire June 30, 2000.
(b) At the expiration of terms in the year 2000: (1) Members appointed by the president of the senate and the minority leader of the senate shall be appointed for terms of three years; (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and the minority leader of the house of representatives shall be appointed for terms of two years; and (3) members appointed by the governor shall be appointed for terms of one year. Thereafter, members shall be appointed for terms of three years and until a successor is appointed and qualified.
(c) No more than four members shall be members of the same political party. Each congressional district in the state of Kansas shall be represented on the advisory commission by at least one member who is a resident of the district at the time of appointment. Appointing authorities shall consult each other to assure effectuation of the foregoing requirement. A person appointed to fill a vacancy which occurs prior to the expiration of a term shall be appointed for the unexpired term. Except as provided by this section, each member of the commission shall be appointed for a three-year term and until a successor is appointed and qualified.
74-9903. Same; organization; meetings; quorum; compensation and expense allowances. (a) The advisory commission shall organize annually by the election from its membership of a chairperson and a secretary. The advisory commission may adopt such rules of procedure as the commission deems necessary for the conduct of business.
(b) The advisory commission shall meet at least four times a year. The chairperson may call additional meetings. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum. (c) Members of the advisory commission attending meetings of such commission shall be paid amounts provided in subsection (e) of K.S.A. 75-3223, and amendments thereto.
74-9904. Executive director; appointment; duties. (a) The advisory commission may appoint, subject to the approval of the governor, an executive director who shall be qualified by education and experience to assume the responsibilities of such office.
(b) The executive director shall be the administrative officer of the advisory commission and shall serve the advisory commission by gathering information, disseminating findings of fact and other information, forwarding proposals and evaluations to the governor, the legislature and various state agencies, carrying out public education programs, conducting hearings and conferences and performing other duties necessary for the proper operation of the advisory commission.
74-9905. Same; functions, powers and duties of commission. The advisory commission shall have the following functions, powers and duties:
(a) Gather and disseminate information and conduct hearings, conferences and special studies on problems and programs concerning African-Americans;
(b) coordinate, assist and cooperate with the efforts of state departments and agencies to serve the needs of African-Americans especially in the areas of culture, education, employment, health, housing, welfare and recreation;
(c) develop, coordinate and assist other public and private associations and organizations with understanding the problems of African-Americans;
(d) develop, coordinate and assist other public and private associations and organizations to provide services to African-Americans;
(e) propose new programs concerning African-Americans;
(f) evaluate existing programs and proposed legislation concerning African-Americans;
(g) stimulate public awareness of the concerns and problems of African-Americans by conducting a program of public education;
(h) conduct training programs for community leadership and service project staff;
(i) accept contributions to assist in the effectuation of this section and seek and enlist the cooperation of private, charitable, religious, labor, civic and benevolent organizations for the purposes of this section;
(j) solicit, receive and expend federal funds to effectuate the purposes of this act and enter into contracts and agreements with any federal agency for such purposes; and
(k) establish advisory committees on special subjects.
74-9906. Appointment of technical advisors and assistants. The executive director of the advisory commission may appoint, subject to the approval of the advisory commission and the governor, technical advisors and assistants to develop, assist and cooperate with local organizations and associations on African-American concerns.