In each county containing a city of the first class, the fiscal court of the county may, by resolution, establish a department of welfare to be governed by the provisions of KRS 98.300 to 98.390. A consolidated local government may by resolution or ordinance establish or maintain a department of welfare to be governed by the provisions of KRS 98.300 to 98.390. Such department shall function from a date specified in such resolution or ordinance. The department shall consist of a director of welfare and such assistants and other employees as are necessary for the efficient performance of the welfare services of the county.
KRS 98.300
Amended 2002, Ky. Acts ch. 346, sec. 120, effective7/15/2002. -- Created 1956 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 3, sec. 1, effective 6/6/1956.