KRS 174.040: Powers of secretary -- Designation of deputy secretaries.

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.