The bill amends K.S.A. 19-2670 to grant certain boards of county commissioners the discretion to create citizens commissions on local government in counties with populations exceeding 170,000 but not more than 200,000. The amended language specifies that such commissions may be established rather than mandatorily required, allowing for greater flexibility in local governance. The composition of the commission includes various local government representatives, such as the board of county commissioners, governing bodies of first-class cities, township trustees, school district board chairmen, public utility board chairmen, drainage district board chairmen, mayors of second and third-class cities, and eighteen appointed residents who are not affiliated with local government entities.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 19-2670, effectively removing the previous mandatory requirements for the establishment of these commissions. This change aims to streamline local governance and empower county commissioners to decide whether to form such commissions based on their specific needs and circumstances. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 19-2670
Enrolled: 19-2670