(A) Pursuant to KRS 67.710, the Judge/Executive is the chief executive of the county. The Judge/Executive, by law, shall have all the powers and perform all the duties of an executive and administrative nature vested in, or imposed upon the county or its Fiscal Court. The Judge/Executive is responsible for the proper administration of the affairs of the county placed in his or her charge. Pursuant to KRS 67.710(7), the Judge/Executive, with the approval of the Fiscal Court, has the authority to appoint, supervise, suspend and remove county personnel, unless otherwise provided for by state statute. Notwithstanding the provisions of KRS 67.710(7), KRS 67.711(1) gives the Judge/Executive express authority to hire a deputy county Judge/Executive, and a reasonable number of other assistants, secretaries and clerical workers to work within the Judge/Executive’s office, who shall serve at his or her pleasure. The Fiscal Court, pursuant to KRS 64.530(4), is required to fix reasonable compensation for these positions.
(B) The Judge/Executive is hereby designated as the County Personnel Administrator. In this capacity, the Judge/Executive may delegate the duties and functions as he or she deems appropriate.
(C) In those situations where county constitutional officers have chosen to adhere to the policies adopted by the Fiscal Court by providing a written request to the Judge/Executive, the constitutional officer shall serve as the executive authority for the office.
(2001 Code, § 31.003) (Ord. passed 1-14-2000)