74-32,166. Advisory commission; membership; meetings; compensation. (a) The advisory commission on private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institutions is hereby created. The commission shall consist of nine members appointed by the state board. Except as provided by this section, members shall be appointed for terms of four years. Vacancies shall be filled by the state board for the unexpired term. Five members of the commission shall be owners or managers of private postsecondary educational institutions, at least two of the five members shall represent institutions, which at the time of appointment of such members, have enrollments of under 125 students, and at least one shall represent a degree granting institution. Four members shall be selected from among persons representing: Secondary schools, postsecondary schools, business and industry, members of the employment community, economic development interests of the state and health occupations.

(b) The commission shall elect one member as chairperson of the commission and such other officers as may be necessary.

(c) The commission shall meet at least once annually in Topeka during the month of October, and shall conduct special meetings on the call of the chairperson or the state board or at the request of at least four members of the commission.

(d) Members attending meetings of such commission, or attending a subcommittee meeting thereof authorized by such commission, shall be paid amounts provided in subsection (e) of K.S.A. 75-3223, and amendments thereto.

(e) A majority of the commission is a quorum to conduct business, but no less than four members must concur to pass upon any matter before the commission.

(f) The commission may recommend to the state board such policies, minimum standards and rules and regulations that the commission deems necessary for administering the provisions of this act.

History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 6; June 10.