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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday 12 appointments to the following state boards, councils, commission, and committee.

Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Development Services Purpose: To solicit information and opinions from concerned agencies, groups, and individuals on proposed policies and recommendations for the delivery of health, education, and social services for young children from birth through age five with or at risk for disabling conditions and for their families.

• Tiffany Bartley, Wichita

Board of Accountancy
Purpose: To carry out the laws and administrative regulations governing Certified Public Accountants.

• Chad Allen, Lawrence

Kansas Public Disclosure Commission
Purpose: To administer, interpret, and enforce the Campaign Finance Act and laws relating to conflict of interests, financial disclosure, and the regulation of lobbying.

• Tess Ramirez, Topeka (reappointment)

Kansas Real Estate Commission
Purpose: To license and regulate realtors.

• Joseph Taylor, Lawrence

Kansas Humanities Council
Purpose: To promote understanding of the history, traditions, and ideas that shape our lives and build community.

• Hannes Zacharias, Lenexa

Advisory Council on Aging
Purpose: To analyze budget and provide feedback for improvement.

• Heather Germann, Clay Center

Animal Health Board
Purpose: To act as an advisory board to the Livestock Commission.

• Kevin Schultz, Haviland
• Brandon Depenbusch, Great Bend (reappointment)
• Ryan Arndt, Emporia (reappointment)
• Wade Taylor, Oakley (reappointment)
• Melissa Reed, Abilene (reappointment)

Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Committee
Purpose: To recommend qualified individuals for appointment to the Kansas Supreme Court.

• Diane Oakes, Lawrence (reappointment)

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