# KRS § 68.005: 68.005 County administrative code

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## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 68.005
- **Heading:** 68.005 County administrative code
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title IX / Chapter 68 / Section 68.005

## Text

68.005 County administrative code.

(1) The fiscal court shall adopt a county administrative code which includes, but is not

limited to, procedures and designation of responsibility for:

(a) General administration of the office of county judge/executive, county

administrative agencies, and public authorities;

(b) Administration of county fiscal affairs, including budget formulation, receipt

and disbursement of county funds and preparation of records required for the

county audit, and the filing of claims against the county;

(c) Personnel administration, including description and classification of

nonelected positions, selection, assignment, supervision and discipline of

employees, employee complaints and the county affirmative action program;

(d) County purchasing and award of contracts;

(e) Delivery of county services.

(2) The fiscal court shall review the county administrative code annually during the

month of June and may by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the entire fiscal court

amend the county administrative code at that time. The county judge/executive may

at other times prepare and submit amendments to the code for the approval of a

majority of the fiscal court.

## Nearby sections

- [KRS § 68.001 68.001 Definition of "state local finance officer."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TIX_C68_S68.001.md)
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- [KRS § 68.030 68.030 Approval and recording of settlements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TIX_C68_S68.030.md)
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