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Commission approves resolution to begin process joining multi-county extension district
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 2025-1552 indicating its intent to permit the county extension council to join Brown and Doniphan counties in forming an extension district under KSA 2-6-23; the resolution allows for a 60-day petition period for opposition.
Atchison County commissioners adopted a resolution May 20 declaring the county’s intent to permit the Atchison County Extension Council to join Brown and Doniphan counties in forming a joint extension district.
Resolution 2025-1552, prepared under KSA 2-6-23, states the proposed district’s purpose: to provide instruction and demonstration in agriculture, home economics, 4-H and related community and economic development work. The resolution requires a 60-day public notice period; if at least 5% of qualifying electors sign a petition in opposition within 60 days, the agreement will not be approved without a countywide vote.
Why it matters: Forming an extension district would change how extension services are organized and funded across the participating counties. The board said the procedural resolution was a required step to move forward with the extension council’s request.
Vote: The resolution passed 3-0.
