Kansas Statutes 75-37,131. Same; definitions
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 75-37,131
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
- State agency: means any state office or officer, department, board, commission, institution, bureau or any other state authority which may lawfully request a state appropriation. See Kansas Statutes 75-3728a
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
As used in the professional services sunshine act:
(a) (1) “Professional services” means services performed under a contract with a state agency by any:
(A) Certified public accountant;
(B) attorney; or
(C) consultant.
(2) “Professional services” shall not include the services of persons who assist in the preparation of expert testimony for litigation or who act as expert witnesses in litigation.
(b) “Consultant” means an individual or firm providing contractual services in the form of professional or technical advice or opinions.