KRS § 12.260 Deputy secretaries in offices of secretary for public protection, for energy and environment, and for education and labor.

12.260 Deputy secretaries in offices of secretary for public protection, for energy and environment, and for education and labor. (1) There is hereby established in the Office of the Secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet a deputy secretary, appointed by the secretary pursuant to KRS 12.050, who shall be responsible for and engaged in operations of the cabinet and any other duties as assigned by the secretary and, in the absence of the secretary, have authority over cabinet affairs. (2) There is hereby established in the Office of the Secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet a deputy secretary, appointed by the secretary pursuant to KRS 12.050, who shall be responsible for and engaged in operations of the cabinet and any other duties as assigned by the secretary and, in the absence of the secretary, have authority over cabinet affairs. (3) There is hereby established in the Office of the Secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet a deputy secretary, appointed by the secretary pursuant to KRS 12.050, who shall be responsible for and engaged in operations of the cabinet and any other duties as assigned by the secretary and, in the absence of the secretary, have authority over cabinet affairs. Effective: July 1, 2022 History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 236, sec. 8, effective July 1, 2022. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 10, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 13, sec. 2, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 155, sec. 4, effective June 17, 1978. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VII, sec. 3. 2026-2028 Budget Reference. See State/Executive Branch Budget, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 168, Pt. I, A, 8, (1) at 2054.