As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this regulation: (a) "Advisory committee" means an advisory committee formed pursuant to K.A.R. 97-4-7.

(b)(1) "Capital improvement project" means any type of enhancement made pursuant to K.S.A. 73-1233, and amendments thereto. As used in this term, "improvement" shall mean any of the following:

1. (A) Construction or reconstruction;
2. (B) maintenance;
3. (C) restoration or renewal;
4. (D) replacement or repair;
5. (E) installing any equipment that becomes a part of any memorial for veterans;
6. (F) extending the size of any existing facility as a memorial for veterans; or

7. (G) any other type of work that provides a new facility or improves an existing facility.

   This term shall include the reimprovement of a prior capital improvement project.

   1. (2) This term shall not include any of the following:
8. (A) Any project with a total cost of less than $5,000;
9. (B) any temporary structure;
10. (C) any improvement to a temporary structure; or

11. (D) any moveable memorial.

    1. (c) "Commission" and "KCVA" mean the Kansas commission on veterans' affairs.
    2. (d) "Director" means the executive director of the Kansas commission on veterans' affairs.

    3. (e) "Project representative" means any of the following:

       1. (1) A donor;
       2. (2) any person who represents one or more donors; or
       3. (3) any person retaining an advisory role on behalf of donors in the ongoing operation of a fund.
    4. (f) "Suitable memorial" means a memorial for veterans that meets community standards and the program standards of the Kansas commission on veterans' affairs in K.A.R. 97-4-2.
    5. (g) "Undesignated donations" means donations of less than $5,000 for capital improvement projects but not for a specific memorial for veterans. The commission shall have the authority to accept undesignated donations and assign funds to existing memorials or projects.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2005 Supp. 73-1233; effective Nov. 27, 2006.)