174.040 Powers of secretary -- Designation of deputy secretaries. The secretary shall have any and all necessary power and authority, subject to appropriate provisions of the statutes, to create such positions and to employ the necessary personnel in such positions to enable the secretary to perform the functions of the cabinet. The commissioner of the Department of Highways, the commissioner of the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid, and the commissioner of the Department of Vehicle Regulation may be designated as deputy secretaries for operational purposes. Effective : June 25, 2009 History: Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 13, sec. 5, effective June 25, 2009. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 98, sec. 5, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1984. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Ar t. IV, sec. 7.
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