KRS 18A.035: Delegation of secretary's powers -- Assistance in testing -- Membership on

Kentucky Employees Retirement System board.

(1) The secretary may from time to time designate in writing an employee of the

cabinet to act for him in case of his absence or inability from any cause to discharge

the powers and duties of his position. In this case, the powers and duties of the

secretary shall devolve upon his designee.

(2) The secretary may request appropriate persons, including officers and employees in

the state service, to assist in the preparation and rating of tests. Department heads

shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible in making the services of their

employees available for such work.

(3) (a) The secretary may enter into written agreements with an appointing authority

which would provide for the delegation of his authority and power to the

appointing authority. The secretary is prohibited from delegating any powers

or authority pertaining to disciplinary actions, lay-offs, or registers.

(b) All written agreements delegating the secretary's power and authority as

provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be specific in nature and

renewed annually.

(c) A copy of the written agreements shall be forwarded to the Personnel Board.

(4) The secr etary shall serve ex officio as a member of the board of trustees of the

Kentucky Employees Retirement System.