KRS 156.148: Commissioner of education -- Selection -- Term -- Duties.

(1) The commissioner of education shall be the chief state school officer. He or she

shall possess the professional qualifications determined by the Kentucky Board of

Education as appropriate for the office.

(2) The commissioner shall:

(a) Be appointed or reap pointed by the Kentucky Board of Education, subject to

Senate confirmation in accordance with KRS 11.160;

(b) Serve for a term not to exceed four (4) years, unless removed by the Kentucky

Board of Education; and

(c) Receive compensation as set by the board , the provisions of KRS 64.640

notwithstanding.

(3) The commissioner of education shall be the executive and administrative officer of

the Kentucky Board of Education in its administration of all educational matters

and functions placed under its management and control. He or she shall carry out all

duties assigned to him or her by law; shall execute under the direction of the state

board the educational policies, orders, directives, and administrative functions of

the board; and shall direct the work of al l persons employed in the Department of

Education.

(4) The commissioner of education shall be reimbursed for all actual and necessary

traveling expenses incurred by him or her in the performance of his or her duties.