The definitions in this regulation shall be applicable to all regulations of the juvenile justice authority. Unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned in this regulation:

1. (a) "Agency" means the juvenile justice authority.
2. (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of juvenile justice.
3. (c) "Facility" means a building or complex of buildings or structures and the associated staff that are organized and operated under the control of the commissioner pursuant to K.S.A. 75-7001 et seq., and amendments thereto, to provide services to juveniles who are under the jurisdiction of the Kansas juvenile justice code.

4. (d) "Facility order" means a written directive promulgated by the superintendent or designee of any facility operated by the commissioner that meets the following conditions:

   1. (1) Dictates the governance of any aspect of the facility's operations, procedures, processes, or practices; and
   2. (2) applies to all individuals at the facility where the written directive is promulgated.
5. (e) "Institution" has the meaning specified in K.S.A. 38-1602, and amendments thereto.

6. (f) "Internal management policies and procedures" and "IMPPs" mean the agency's written directives and instructions that describe the following:

   1. (1) The ways, means, methods, and processes for carrying out the function governed by the specific internal management policies and procedures; and
   2. (2) the behavior and conduct required of the group or category of persons governed by specific internal management policies and procedures.
7. (g) "Juvenile correctional facility" has the meaning specified in K.S.A. 38-1602, and amendments thereto.
8. (h) "Superintendent" means a person appointed by the commissioner pursuant to K.S.A. 75-7025 and 76-3201, and amendments thereto, to operate a facility. This term shall include an acting superintendent when applicable.

This regulation shall be effective on and after April 8, 2005.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-7024 and K.S.A. 76-3203; implementing K.S.A. 75-7001, K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-7024, and K.S.A. 76-3203; effective April 8, 2005.)