KRS 11.220: Purpose, intent of gubernatorial transition law.

The General Assembly declares it to be the purpose of KRS 11.210 to 11.260 to promote

the orderly transfer of the executive power in connection with the expiration of the term

of office of a governor and the inauguration of a new governor. The interest of the

Commonwealth requires that such transitions be accomplished so as to assure continuity

in the conduct of the affairs of the state government. Any disruption occasioned by the

transfer of the executive power could produce results detrimental to the safe ty and well-

being of the Commonwealth and its people. Accordingly, it is the intent of the General

Assembly that appropriate actions be authorized and taken to avoid or minimize any

disruption. In addition to the specific provisions contained in KRS 11.210 to 11.260

directed toward that purpose, it is the intent of the General Assembly that all officers of

the state government so conduct the affairs of the state government for which they

exercise responsibility and authority as to be mindful of problems occ asioned by

transitions in the office of Governor, to take appropriate lawful steps to avoid or

minimize disruptions that might be occasioned by the transfer of the executive power and

otherwise to promote orderly transitions in the office of Governor.