Governor Laura Kelly AnnouncesAdministration Appointments
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced 13 appointments to the following state society, boards, commissions, compact, and committee.
Kansas State Historical Society
Purpose: To collect, preserve, interpret and make the state’s history accessible to Kansans.
- Matt Chappell, Acting Director
Board of Accountancy
Purpose: To license and regulate certified public accountants (CPAs), carry out laws and administrative regulations governing CPAs and to discipline and conduct investigations.
- Julie Wondra, McPherson
Arkansas River Compact
Purpose: To settle existing disputes and remove causes of future controversy between the states of Colorado and Kansas concerning the waters of the Arkansas river and their control.
- Troy Dumler, Garden City
- Zach Gale, Syracuse
Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee
Purpose: To oversee the implementation of reform measures intended to improve the state’s juvenile justice system.
- Kate Davis, Wichita
- Melody Pappan, Winfield
- Mary Snipes, Junction City
State Employee Healthcare Commission
Purpose: To set the insurance rates and structure for state employees.
- Acting Secretary Adam Proffitt, Chairperson
Elevator Safety Advisory Board
Purpose: To advise the State Fire Marshal and make recommendations regarding rules and regulations necessary for the Elevator Act in accordance with HB 2005, which established the Elevator Safety Advisory Board.
- Paul Parks, Overland Park
- Brent Snyder, Olathe
- Cole Haston, Lenexa
- Spencer Duncan, Topeka
Fire Service Training Commission
Purpose: To recommend and approve fire service training program curriculum.
- Mark Neely, Wamego
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