KRS 98.300: Fiscal court of county containing a city of first class may establish

department of welfare -- Consolidated local government may establish

department of welfare -- Employees.

In each county containing a city of the first class, the fiscal court of the county may, by

resolution, establish a department of welfare to be governed by the provisions of KRS

98.300 to 98.390. A consolidated local government may by resolution or ordinance

establish or maintain a department of welfare to be governed by the provis ions of KRS

98.300 to 98.390. Such department shall function from a date specified in such resolution

or ordinance. The department shall consist of a director of welfare and such assistants and

other employees as are necessary for the efficient performance of the welfare services of

the county.