(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABSENCE. Being physically located in any area other than the office of the County Judge- Executive and unable to be reached through the use of modern technology.
TEMPORARY DISABILITY. The state of physical condition which renders the County Judge- Executive or his or her designated successor unable to fulfill the duties of the office of County Judge-Executive for a period of time defined as other than permanent.
(B) When the absence or temporary disability of the County Judge-Executive, or his or her successors, prevents their service in office and performing the duties and responsibilities set forth, notwithstanding the provisions of KRS 67.711(2), then those duties shall be temporarily administered by a County Commissioner elected by his or her peers, upon notification by the Emergency Management Director that an emergency situation does exist which necessitates the declaration of an emergency.
(C) The County Commissioners shall vote at the first meeting in January of each calendar year to determine the order in which they are to serve in the event of an emergency during which the County Judge-Executive or his or her successors is not available to carry out the emergency functions of that office.
(Ord. 130.0, passed 11-26-91; Am. Ord. 101.00, passed 6-13-95; Am. Ord. 130.1, passed 7-3-01; Am. Ord. 130.2, passed 12-14-04)
Cross-reference:
Authority of Judge/Executive to declare open burning ban, see § 92.01
Statutory reference:
Appointment of Deputy County Judge/Executive required, see KRS 67.735
Period of emergency service in office limited, see KRS 67.745