KRS 45A.065: Advisory councils -- Procurement institute.

(1) The secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet may appoint advisory

councils to assist him with respect to specifications and procurement in specific

commodity areas as well as other matters within his authority. Advisory council

members may consi st of such qualified representatives of government, industry,

educational institutions, and the general public as the secretary may deem desirable.

Members shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of council

duties subject to the provisions of KRS 45.101.

(2) The secretary may also establish and maintain, either alone or in cooperation with

other states, the federal government, municipalities, or other units of local

government, a procurement institute for the purpose of disseminating in formation

concerning state procurement and for training and educating officials and other

persons in procurement, including persons not employed by the Commonwealth.