780 KAR 6:030. Appointments.

      RELATES TO: KRS 151B.035

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 151B.035

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 151B.035 requires the State Board for Adult and Technical Education to promulgate comprehensive administrative regulations consistent with the provisions of KRS 151B.035. KRS 151B.035 specifies that the State Board for Adult and Technical Education promulgate administrative regulations for the unclassified service.

      Section 1. Establishment and Abolishment of Positions. The appointing authority shall establish and abolish positions consistent with the classification and compensation plan of the unclassified service.

      Section 2. Filing Applications. All applications shall be made on forms prescribed by the commissioner. All applications shall be signed and the truth of the statements contained herein certified by such signatures under penalty of removal for falsification and such criminal penalties as may apply. The commissioner may authorize individuals to verify work experience and educational attainment of applicants for positions in the unclassified service. The application shall be consistent with the state and federal equal employment opportunity guidelines.

      Section 3. Minimum Qualifications for Filing. All positions shall be filled by applicants who meet the standards or requirements prescribed by the commissioner with regard to education and experience and such other factors as may be held to relate to the ability of the candidate to perform with reasonable efficiency the duties of the position.

      Section 4. Selection of Employees. The commissioner shall make the selection of employees. Employees in the executive policy-making positions serve at the discretion of the appointing authority contingent upon the approval of the secretary of the cabinet and the Governor. The selection and appointment of appropriate personnel shall be contingent upon approval of the secretary of the cabinet and the Governor. (17 Ky.R. 1278; eff. 12-9-90.)