KRS 196.035: Powers and duties of secretary.

The secretary shall, except as otherwise provided in KRS 439.250 to 439.560 and KRS

Chapter 13A, have the power and authority to promulgate administrative regulations he or

she deems necessary or suitable for the proper administration of the functions of t he

cabinet or any division in the cabinet, including qualification for the receipt of federal

funds and for cooperation with other state and federal agencies. The secretary may

delegate to any person appointed the power and authority as he or she deems rea sonable

and proper for the effective administration of the cabinet.