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12.270 Cabinet secretaries -- Authority, powers, and duties.
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The secretary of each cabinet shall:
(a) Be a member of the Governor's Cabinet and shall serve as the
Governor's liaison in carrying out the responsibilities for overall direction
and coordination of the departments, boards, and commissions included
in the related cabinet;
(b) Recommend to the Governor desired reorganization affecting the related
cabinet;
(c) Advise the Governor on executive actions, legislative matters, and other
steps that may be desirable for better program service;
(d) Evaluate and pass upon all budget requests originated by the
departments, boards, and commissions within the related cabinet;
(e) Advise the Governor on the appointment of commissioners and heads of
units included in the related cabinet, except for those whose election or
selection is otherwise provided for by law.
Each secretary is authorized to accept and expend funds from any source,
whether public or private, in support of the duties and responsibilities of the
related cabinet.
Each 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 his office.
Each secretary shall have exclusive control and direction over the
administration of the related cabinet programs as required by law.
Effective:July 14, 1992
History: Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 13, sec. 3, effective July 14, 1992. -- Created
1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VII, sec. 5.
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