Kan. Admin. Regs. § 110-13a-1

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 110-13a-1 - Definitions

As used in these regulations and for the purposes of administering the enterprise facilitation fund pursuant to K.S.A. 74-50,154 and amendments thereto, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) "Agreement" means the agreement by each EF group to use the EF funds as authorized by the secretary. This term shall include the reporting requirements regarding the actual expenditures of the funds and results of each project.

(b) "Community boards" means a local board of community volunteers that includes an executive board who manages the day-to-day business for each EF group.

(c) "Department" means the Kansas department of commerce.

(d) "Enterprise facilitation fund" and "EF fund" mean the fund created by K.S.A. 74-50,155(a) and amendments thereto.

(e) "Enterprise facilitation group" and "EF group" mean an entity recognized by the secretary that provides guidance to entrepreneurs and existing businesses.

(f) "Enterprise facilitation project" and "project" mean activities based on a plan developed by an EF group to help small communities develop new small businesses through entrepreneurs and to develop existing businesses so that the businesses can operate more efficiently or expand.

(g) "Entrepreneur" means an individual creating, organizing, or managing a new business or service.

(h) "Facilitator" means an individual hired by a community board to provide intensive, one-on-one management coaching and networking assistance, by linking entrepreneurs and small businesses to programs and resources offered by development organizations and professionals.

(i) "Fiscal agent" means the entity authorized by an EF group to administer funds on behalf of the EF group.

(j) "Fiscal year" means the 12-month period beginning July 1 and ending June 30.

(k) "Operating costs" means the day-to-day costs incurred by an EF group, including costs for salaries, travel, telephones, photocopiers, utilities, office equipment, and rent.

(l) "Secretary" means secretary of the department of commerce.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 110-13a-1

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2007 Supp. 74-50,154 and 74-50,155; effective July 25, 2008.