KRS 345.120: State Labor Relations Board.

(1) There is hereby created and established a State Labor Relations Board to

assist in resolving disputes between public employers and firefighters or their

labor organization which shall be composed of three (3) members appointed by

the Governor, one (1) for a term of two (2) years, one (1) for a term of three (3)

years, and one (1) for a term of four (4) years. The Governor shall designate

one (1) member to serve as chairman of the board. Thereafter, upon the

expiration of the term of any member, members shall be appointed for four (4)

year terms by the Governor.

(2) Each member of the board shall have been an elector in this state for at least

one (1) year next preceding his or her appointment. Any member may be

removed by the Governor for cause, shown in an administrative hearing

conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B. The Governor shall fill any

vacancy by appointment for the unexpired term. No member shall receive a

salary but each member shall be paid fifty dollars ($50) and expenses for each

day during which he or she is engaged in the duties of the board. The board is

authorized to hold hearings at any place in this state. Any and all expenses

incurred by the Labor Relations Board shall be shared by all parties concerned

in the dispute.

(3) The board shall appoint employees necessary to carry out the work of the

board. All files, records, and documents accumulated by the board shall be

kept in offices provided by the board. All decisions shall be made by a majority

of the board.

(4) To accomplish the objectives and to carry out the duties prescribed by this

chapter, the board may subpoena witnesses; issue subpoenas to require the

production of books, papers, records, and documents which may be needed as

evidence in any matter under inquiry; and administer oaths and affirmations.

(5) In case of neglect or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, the

Circuit Court of the county in which the investigations or the public hearings are

taking place, upon application by the board may issue an order requiring the

person to appear before the board, any member, or agent, to produce evidence

or give testimony about the matter under investigation. A failure to obey a court

order may be punished by the court as a contempt.

(6) Any subpoena, notice of hearing, or other process or notice of the board issued

under the provisions of this chapter, with the exception of notice requirements

for administrative hearings as provided in KRS Chapter 13B, may be served

personally, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by leaving a copy at

the principal office or place of residence of the respondent required to be

served. A return, made and verified by the individual making service and

setting forth the manner of service, is proof of service and a returned

post-office receipt, when certified mail is used, is proof of service. All process of

any court to which application may be made under the provisions of this

chapter may be served in the county in which the persons required to be

served reside or may be found.

(7) The board shall, promulgate, amend, or repeal any administrative regulations

necessary and administratively feasible to carry out the provisions of this

chapter. Public hearings shall be held by the board, pursuant to KRS Chapter

13A, on any proposed administrative regulation of general applicability

designed to implement, interpret, or prescribe policy, procedure, or practice

requirements under the provisions of this chapter and on any proposed change

in an existing administrative regulation.

(8) The board shall be attached to the Education and Labor Cabinet for

administrative purposes.