Thomas County, Kansas: County Clerk and Election Officer

Notice of Places and Dates of Order for Closing of Registration Books Before the Primary Elections - August 3, 2010

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The County Clerk is responsible for a wide range of duties as specified by Kansas State Statutes:

Serves as Secretary to the Board of County Commissioners; attends Commissioner meetings; prepares and posts agendas and keeps meeting minutes; maintains proceedings of Commissioners' meeting, including all contracts and agreements entered into by the County.
Receives and compiles all budgets submitted by County entities, the city, and the school district; presents budget to County Commissioners for consideration and revisions;
Compiles, calculates and prepares tax levies;
Prepares real estate, personal property and state assessed tax roll and certifies to County Treasurer;
Prepares the County's Annual Financial Report and Quarterly Financial Reports;
Accumulates and files a bond indebtedness report for all taxing entities in the county;
Carries out all elections and certifies to the Secretary of State; maintains voter database; accepts filings for public office; keeps financial statements of expenses form county, city, school district candidates;
Provides Accounts Payable and Payroll functions for all County departments; receives all claims filed against the County;
Administers the County employee benefits program, including health insurance and retirement plans;
Maintains personnel records, job descriptions and the County Policy Manual;
Maintains inventories for all County departments including County-owned vehicles;
Provides assistance to county residents in preparing Homestead Property Tax Refund Applications for the Kansas Department of Revenue;
Issues Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses to establishments outside city limits;
Issues Kansas Wildlife and Park permits;

Clerk's Office/Elections Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where do I register to vote:
A. The County Clerk's office

Q. Where can I buy a hunting or fishing license?
A. The County Clerk's office / various vendors / Wildlife & Parks

Q. What information do I need to file my Homestead Return and my Food Sales Tax Return?
A. Total household income, including Social Security, and a copy of tax statement

Q. How do I find out who owns a certain piece of property?
A. Bring the legal description or address to the Clerk's office or the Appraiser’s office.

Q. Where do I pay speeding tickets?
A. The Clerk of the District Court on the 3rd Floor.

Q. Who do I talk to about the valuation of my property?
A. The Appraiser’s office.

Q. Who do I talk to concerning how levies are set?
A. The County Clerk’s office.

Q. Do we have county zoning?
A. No

Q. Where do I obtain a Marriage License?
A. The Clerk of the District Court on the 3rd Floor.

Q. Where do I obtain a passport?
A. Colby Post Office.

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