Mar 26, 2022

NW Kansans appointed to state commissions, boards

Posted Mar 26, 2022 10:15 AM

News release

Gov. Laura Kelly this announced appointments to the following Kansas boards and commissions. 

Court of Appeals Nominating Commission

Purpose: Whenever the Governor is to make an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Court of Appeals, the Commission shall nominate three qualified applicants from whom the Governor will choose one to appoint. The Commission shall make its nominations after a robust inquiry into each applicant's qualifications.

  1. Todd Powell, Hays (reappointment)
  2. Linda Parks, Wichita (reappointment)
  3. Mike Fleming, Leawood (reappointment)

Kansas State Library Board

Purpose: By law, the board shall:
- Advocate for statewide library services and resources, encouraging cooperation 
among libraries and promoting and encouraging innovative library services.
- Advise and counsel the state librarian on policies and management and the state 
library strategic plan.
- Review and approve the annual plans of regional systems of cooperating libraries.
- Promote collaboration with the state board of regents to ensure the inclusion of 
libraries on the KAN-ED network and the continued availability of statewide library 
resources.

  1. George Seamon, Norton