The secretary shall have any and all necessary power and authority, subject to appropriate provisions of the statutes, to create such positions and to employ the necessary personnel in such positions to enable the secretary to perform the functions of the cabinet. The commissioner of the Department of Highways, the commissioner of the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid, and the commissioner of the Department of Vehicle Regulation may be designated as deputy secretaries for operational purposes.
KRS 174.040
Amended 2009, Ky. Acts ch. 13, sec. 5, effective6/25/2009. -- Amended 2005, Ky. Acts ch. 98, sec. 5, effective 6/20/2005. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 2, effective 7/13/1984. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. IV, sec. 7.