Section 154.14-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered]

Current through Acts Received April 24, 2024

(1) There is hereby established the GRANT Commission. The commission shall be administratively attached to the Cabinet for Economic Development.

(2)

(a) The commission shall consist of the following seven (7) voting members:

1. The Attorney General or his or her designee;

2. The Auditor of Public Accounts or his or her designee;

3. The secretary of the Cabinet for Economic Development or his or her designee;

4. The Secretary of State of his or her designee;

5. The State Treasurer or his or her designee; and

6.Two (2) members appointed by the Governor.

(b) Each member appointed by the Governor shall serve for a term of four (4) years, except that in making the initial appointments, the Governor shall appoint two (2) members to serve for two (2) years. All succeeding appointments shall be for a term of four (4) years.

(3) The commission shall elect the chair and vice chair from its membership every two (2) years. In the absence or vacancy of the chair, the vice chair shall serve as chair.

(4) All members shall be registered voters of Kentucky.

(5)

(a) Meetings of the commission shall be conducted according to KRS 61.805 to 61.850.

(b) The commission shall meet at least twice within each calendar year.

(c) Four (4) voting members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(d) Each member of the commission shall have one (1) vote, with all actions being taken by an affirmative vote of the majority of members present.

(6) The cabinet shall provide staff and support services to the commission and shall direct and supervise its administrative affairs and general management subject to the policies, control, and direction of the commission.

(7) Notwithstanding KRS 12.028, the commission shall not be subject to reorganization by the Governor.

Added by 2024 Ky. Acts ch. TBD,§ 8, eff. 4/12/2024.