KRS 30A.310: Authorization for appointment or employment of court personnel.

The Chief Justice, through the Administrative Office of the Courts, may authorize the

appointment or employment by the chief judge of such secretaries, court reporters,

interpreters, court administrators, friends of the court, and other personnel demonstra ted

as being necessary to the proper and efficient operation of the Court of Justice or any

court which is a component thereof. Persons so authorized to be employed or appointed

shall be compensated and classified according to the Judicial Personnel System.