KRS 229.155: Executive director -- Duties -- Interagency agreements.

(1) To carry out the functions relating to the commission's duties and

responsibilities and to afford the full experience and resources of the Public

Protection Cabinet, the secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet may appoint

an executive director pursuant to KRS 12.050. The secretary of the Public

Protection Cabinet or the secretary's designee shall act as executive director in

the absence of the executive director.

(2) The executive director shall employ sufficient regulatory staff for the

commission that shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the

commission, including but not limited to the following:

(a) Complying with administrative regulations;

(b) Issuing licenses and permits;

(c) Establishing appropriate organizational structures;

(d) Carrying out policy and program directives of the commission; and

(e) Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

(3) With approval of the commission, the executive director and regulatory staff

may enter into agreements with any state agency or political subdivision of the

state, any postsecondary education institution, or any other person or entity to

enlist assistance to implement the duties and responsibilities of the

commission.