The Kansas State Highway Commission was created in 1917 and consisted of three members: the governor, who was the ex officio chairman; and two members appointed by him or her from districts defined by law. They served four-year terms. The commission was repealed in 1925 and was recreated consisting of three members appointed by the governor from named districts for four-year terms. The commission from their own membership selected the chairman. In 1927, the membership of the commission was increased to six and the commission appointed a director. From 1933, the director was appointed by the commission on the recommendation of the governor, serving at his or her pleasure. Provision was made in the 1929 Laws for the Commission to establish rules and regulations governing the transaction of their business. In August of 1975, the State Highway Commission of Kansas became the Kansas Dept. of Transportation. [Wilder, Bessie E. Governmental Agencies of the State of Kansas, 1861-1956. Governmental research series, no. 4, rev. [Lawrence]: Governmental Research Center, University of Kansas, 1957.]
From the description of Records of the Kansas Highway Commission, 1933-1975. (Kansas State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 692440044
