KRS 267.400: Superintendent of drainage -- Duties -- Bond -- Compensation.

The board may employ a competent person as superintendent of drainage, for such time

as it deems necessary. He shall be subject to the orders of the board, and shall look after

all improvements under charge of the board and keep them clean, open and in goo d

condition. The superintendent shall furnish bond for the faithful performance of his

duties, to be approved by the board and to be in such penal sum as the board prescribes,

in favor of the board and for the benefit of any party in interest. If no superi ntendent is

appointed, his work may be done by the chief engineer or some other employee

designated by the board. The superintendent, with the approval of the board, may employ

any assistance necessary to the performance of his duties. All expenses incurre d shall be

reported by the superintendent to the board, showing the improvement upon which the

work was done or expense incurred. The superintendent shall receive a salary fixed by the

board, not to exceed five dollars ($5) per day.