Same; powers and duties

(a) In addition to the powers and duties prescribed by K.S.A. 12-1225, and amendments thereto, in Johnson county, the library board shall: (1) Establish bylaws for the operation of the library board; (2) formulate new policies and revise existing programs, facilities and services for the county libraries; (3) annually review, evaluate and report to the board of county commissioners on the status of the county libraries; (4) review the annual work program, budget and fee schedule and provide recommendations on each to the board of county commissioners; and (5) employ and terminate the employment of a county librarian. (b) Any action taken by the library board or its county librarian shall be subject to the following provisions established by the board of county commissioners: (1) Personnel policies and procedures for employees other than elected officials; (2) any pay plan and benefits for all county employees other than elected officials; (3) purchasing policies and procedures except as provided in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 12-1225, and amendments thereto; (4) budget policies and procedures which budget shall be approved by the board of county commissioners; (5) financial policies and procedures, except as provided in K.S.A. 12-1226, and amendments thereto, with respect to gifts and nongovernmental grants; (6) audit policies and procedures; and (7) insurance and loss control policies and procedures. Any liability therefor will be the responsibility of the board of county commissioners, pursuant to K.S.A. 75-6101 et seq., and amendments thereto. (c) The provisions of this section shall take effect and be in force on and after January 1, 1985.