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*For Immediate Release: *
October 14, 2022
*Contact: *
Cassie Nichols
[email protected]
Governor Laura Kelly Announces
Administration Appointments
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TOPEKA* – Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to the following state commission, council, and board.
*988 Coordinating Council
*Purpose: To advise KDADS on the implementation of the 988 hot line.
* Andy Brown, Topeka
* Sheriff Gene Ward, Liberal
* Zack Odell, Colby
* James “Paul” Davis, Gardner
* Colin Thomassett, Topeka
* Molly Perkins, Olathe
*Commission on Peace Officer’s Standards and Training**
* Purpose: The Commission may suspend, revoke, or deny the certification of a police or law enforcement officer who fails to meet the requirements of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Act or has met such requirements by falsifying documents or failing to disclose information required for certification. Provides accredited instruction, which is required for permanent appointment of full-time police and law officers.
* Sheriff Roger Soldan, Salina (reappointment)
* Sheriff Cole Presley, Hill City (reappointment)
* Sheriff Jeff Herrig, Ozawkie (reappointment)
*Kansas Water Authority
*Purpose: Review plans for the development, management and use of the water resources of the state by any state or local agency.
* Pete Loecke, Rose Hill
* David Stroberg, Hutchinson (reappointment)
*Kansas Animal Health Board
*Purpose: Acts as an advisory board to the Livestock Commission.
* Melissa Hildebrand-Reed, Abilene (reappointment)
*Kansas Dental Board
*Purpose: To adopt rules, issue licenses, and conduct hearings to revoke or suspend dental licenses.
* Jonas Lichty, Wichita
*KS State Library Board
*Purpose: Advocate for statewide library services and resources, encouraging cooperation among libraries and promoting and encouraging innovative library services
* Richard Brookman, Bucklin
*Solid Waste Grants Advisory Committee
*Purpose: Review competitive grant applications and establish project priority lists for reach fiscal year based upon the availability of funds.
* James Teutsch, Salina (reappointment)
*Board of Nursing
*Purpose: This board is charged with protecting the public’s health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Kansas through the licensure and regulation process of the nursing professions.
* Michaela Hysten, Kansas City
*State Employee Healthcare Commission
*Purpose: Set the insurance rates and structure for state employees.
* Cristi Cain, Topeka
*Pet Animal Advisory Board
*Purpose: To make recommendations on changes to the KS Pet Animal Act.
* Kathy Engler, Leavenworth
*Council on Developmental Disabilities
*Purpose: Monitor, review and evaluate, at least annually, the implementation of the state plan for developmental disabilities.
* Colin Olenick, Olathe
*Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Developmental Services
*Purpose: Solicit information and opinions from concerned agencies, groups and individuals on proposed policies and recommendations for the delivery of health, education, and social services for young children from birth through age five with or at risk for disabling conditions and for their families.
* Tayler Cantrell, Topeka
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