The bill amends K.S.A. 19-2670 to grant 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 removes the mandatory requirement for such commissions to be established, allowing for flexibility based on the discretion of the county commissioners. The composition of the commission includes various local government representatives, such as the board of county commissioners, city governing bodies, township trustees, school district education boards, public utility boards, drainage district boards, and mayors of smaller cities, along with 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 replacing it with the new provisions outlined. This change aims to modernize the approach to local governance by allowing counties to tailor their citizen engagement strategies according to 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