2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .080   Rules and regulations governing officers and department -- Bonds of employees -- Oaths -- Acquisition of real estate.

16.080 Rules and regulations governing officers and department -- Bonds of employees -- Oaths -- Acquisition of real estate. (1) The commissioner shall adopt, formulate, alter, and repeal rules and regulations for the enlistment, training, discipline, and conduct of officers of the department and he may make any other rules and regulations for the governing and operation of the department as appear to him reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of KRS 16.010 to 16.170. (2) The commissioner may require any officer or civilian who receives or disburses public funds in the course of his duties to file a bond, conditioned that he will honestly, correctly, and according to law, receive, disburse, and account for all public moneys coming into his hands. The commissioner and each officer shall execute a bond to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the sum of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000), conditioned upon the faithful discharge of his duties. The premium on the bonds shall be paid by the department. The commissioner and each officer of the department shall, before entering upon the discharge of their official duties, take the constitutional oath of office. (3) Subject to the provisions of KRS 56.440 to 56.550, the commissioner, with the approval of the Governor and the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, may acquire real estate or interests therein, by purchase, lease, or otherwise, necessary for the purposes of the department, and, with like approval, provide for the acquisition or construction of necessary buildings and other permanent structures and facilities. Title to any real estate acquired shall be taken in the name of the Commonwealth. History: Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 39, sec. 2. -- Amended 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 255, sec. 14. -- Amended 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 57, sec. 3. -- Created 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 8.