Attorney General Opinion No.

Fred W. Johnson Labette County Counselor 425 Commercial Oswego, Kansas 67356

Dear Mr. Johnson:

As Labette county counselor, you request our opinion on county commissioners' power and authority to examine county employee records. The question posed is:

"Does the powers and duties granted a board of county commissioners under K.S.A. 19-212 Second and K.S.A. 19-208 authorize an individual commissioner to examine employee records maintained by the county clerk, including payroll deductions, reductions and or court ordered garnishments without specific reason other than to exercise such powers and…