KRS 278.100: Executive director.

(1) The commission shall have the sole authority to appoint an executive director, by a

majority vote of the members of the commission and subject to confirmation by the

Senate pursuant to KRS 11.160, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the

commission and shall devote his or her entire time to the duties of the office.

(2) The executive director shall be selected on the basis of experience and training

demonstrating capacity to deal with the problems of management and governmental

regulation and knowledge relatable to utility regulation.

(3) The executive director shall be the chief administrative officer for the commission

and shall be responsible for implementing the programs, directing the staff, and

maintaining the official records of commission proce edings, including all approved

orders.