Kan. Stat. § 19-2759
That at the time appointed by the board of county commissioners, the first election shall be held, at which time three (3) directors shall be chosen. The ballots shall have the words "for director" and the names of three (3), or more, persons written or printed thereon in alphabetical order and the three (3) persons receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected. The judges and clerks shall qualify and the election shall be held, the results ascertained and returns made to the county election officer in the same manner as is provided by law for general county elections, except as this act may otherwise provide. If any judge or clerk shall fail to appear at the time specified for the election or refuse to act, those appearing or the board of directors of said improvement district may appoint some other qualified person to act in his place. Within twenty-four (24) hours after the election the judges and clerks shall make and sign the returns of the election and cause the same, together with the poll books and ballots used thereat, to be sealed up and delivered to the county election officer, and the board of county commissioners shall forthwith assemble, canvass the returns, declare the result, and issue certificates of election to the persons chosen as directors, who shall each take, subscribe and file in the office of the county clerk his official oath.
K.S.A. 19-2759