Open and Transparent Government
Sedgwick County is working for you to make information about county business easily available to citizens. In doing so, the following tools and lists have been compiled as a one-stop resource.
Advisory Boards
Sedgwick County advisory boards, coalitions, committees and task forces are subject to the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA), which generally requires all discussion to be held in a setting that is free and accessible to the public.
These boards are comprised of community volunteers, staff members and elected officials; some board members are appointed by commissioners.
Board of Bids and Contracts
It is the function of the Board of Bids and Contracts to review and consider any recommendation for purchases made by a county department or the director of purchasing (or designee) and to direct their recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for subsequent review and consideration prior to the finalization of any purchase order/contract.
The meetings of the Board of Bids and Contracts are now available for view via video.
Checkbook
The Sedgwick County Checkbook gives the public access to view Sedgwick County revenues, expenditures and vendor payments. This site is provided to give you a single place to go for answers to your questions about county finances:
- How much money funds the government?
- How is it spent?
- Which businesses and individuals receive payments from the county?
Commission Meetings
Sedgwick County Commission meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on KPTS, Channel 8 every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Videos, as well as agendas and minutes, of the meetings are available on the county website.
Contracts
The Sedgwick County Contracts site allows residents to research recent and active financial contracts relating to human services, financial services and construction. Any additional information regarding older contracts or contracts that are not related to those specified in the site may be found by contacting the county clerk’s office at 316-660-9222 or by visiting the county clerk’s website.
Current Grants
Access information about all grants currently in use at Sedgwick County.
Conceal and Carry in Sedgwick County Facilities
On August 31, 2011, Sedgwick County Commissioners approved a resolution allowing residents with appropriate permits to carry concealed firearms into some county-owned or -leased facilities.
Click here for a complete list of facilities where conceal and carry is allowed and prohibited.
Legal Notices
Sedgwick County Government is required to post legal notices in the official
newspaper, The Wichita Eagle.
As an extended service, Sedgwick County is
providing these notices on the Sedgwick County Web site.
Stimulus Tracking
This Web site is designed to provide detailed information regarding local projects through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It is our duty to ensure favorable outcomes for the community of Sedgwick County through transparency and accountability.