KRS 18A.180: Extension of system to other governmental units.

(1) Subject to the approval of the board, the secretary may enter into agreements with

any municipality or other political subdivision of the Commonwealth to furnish

services and facilities of the cabinet to the municipality or political subdivision in

the adm inistration of its personnel on merit principles. Any such agreement shall

provide for the reimbursement to the cabinet, under contract, of the reasonable cost

of the services and facilities furnished, as determined by the secretary. All

municipalities and political subdivisions of the Commonwealth are hereby

authorized to enter into these agreements.

(2) The secretary may cooperate with the governmental agencies of other jurisdictions

charged with personnel administration in conducting joint tests and esta blishing

joint lists from which eligibles shall be certified for appointment in accordance with

the provisions of KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200.

(3) The secretary may, upon the request of the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and

Family Services and upon the ap proval of the board, furnish merit system services

to "local" departments of health.