Kan. Admin. Regs. § 97-1-4a

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

Section 97-1-4a - Application for membership

(a) Processing and approval. No application for membership shall be considered until the person has submitted a complete application packet on forms furnished by the KSH or KVH.

(1) Application packets may be obtained at and returned to any KCVA field office or service organizational office. The application packet shall be submitted by the office to the superintendent at the KSH or KVH, as applicable, for review of completeness. If the application packet is not complete, the application packet shall be returned to the applicant, with an indication of the portions that are incomplete. Upon determination of completeness, the superintendent shall forward the application packet to the executive director.

(2) Except for applications submitted by individuals with felony convictions, each complete application shall be required to be approved by the executive director before the applicant may be admitted to the KSH or KVH.

(3) For each applicant with a felony conviction, that applicant's completed application shall be evaluated by the commission regarding the rehabilitation of the applicant and current degree of dangerousness to the applicant, other persons, and the property of others before the applicant may be admitted to the KSH or KVH.

(4) Each spouse or dependent who desires membership in the KSH or KVH shall complete the appropriate forms in the application packet.

(5) Each applicant shall include a certification of inability to provide self-support without additional aid.

(b) Investigation of applicants. The information on each application shall be verified by a staff member, as directed by the superintendent.

(c) False applications; procedure. An applicant may be denied admission or a member may be discharged if the commission ascertains that the applicant or member has committed either of the following:

(1) Has misrepresented the age of a minor child. The veteran or veteran's spouse, or both, shall be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information in the application of a minor child; or

(2) has misrepresented any other material matter for the purpose of obtaining admission, continuing membership, or obtaining any other benefits of either home.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 97-1-4a

Authorized by K.S.A. 76-1927 and 76-1955; implementing K.S.A. 76-1908 and 76-1954; effective May 1, 2009.