Ky. Rev. Stat. § 148.026
The commissioner of parks may employ or contract with such other persons, firms or corporations as he may deem necessary or desirable to accomplish the duties and functions assigned by law to the Department of Parks; may fix the compensation and the terms of employment or contract of those employed or contracted with; and may assign to them such duties and responsibilities as he may determine; provided, however, that any contract shall be approved by the Finance and Administration Cabinet before it shall become effective. Individuals employed by the commissioner of parks on a temporary basis for specific construction projects under KRS 56.491(5) or for maintenance projects shall be exempt from the requirements of KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200.
KRS 148.026
Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 448, sec. 68, effective7/15/1982. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 331, sec. 2, effective 7/15/1980. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. III, sec. 9(2). -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 157, sec. 7.