Section 12-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Actions necessary to prepare for transition of powers, duties and functions of 911 coordinating council to state 911 board](a) The 911 coordinating council may take any actions necessary to prepare for a seamless and orderly transition of the powers, duties and functions of the 911 coordinating council to the state 911 board established pursuant to section 1, and amendments thereto. Such actions may include, but shall not be limited to: (1) Employing one or more individuals who the council deems necessary to assist with the transition, including the employment of an individual who shall assume the role of executive director of the state 911 board upon the establishment of the board pursuant to this act; and(2) preparing a budget that reflects the establishment of the state 911 board and the state 911 operations fund within the state treasury pursuant to this act.(b) Any persons employed pursuant to this section shall be in the unclassified service and receive compensation fixed by the council.(c) Any expenses incurred for the employment of individuals pursuant to this section shall be considered administrative expenses of the council pursuant to K.S.A. 12-5368, and amendments thereto, and the council shall have authority to use any moneys held in or transferred to the 911 operations fund to provide for the employment and compensation authorized pursuant to this section.Added by L. 2024, ch. 53,§ 9, eff. 4/25/2024.