KRS 220.270: Power to carry out plan by direct labor or contract.

The board of directors may devise, prepare for, execute, maintain and operate any or all

works, or improvements necessary or desirable to complete, maintain, operate and protect

the works provided for by the official plan. They may secure and use persons a nd

equipment under the supervision of the chief engineer or other agents, or they may let

contracts for such works, either as a whole or in part.