Ky. Rev. Stat. § 14.120 : — EXECUTIVE BRANCHDEPARTMENT OF STATE — Clerical services TEXT PDF Within the limits of the appropriation of his department, the Secretary of State may employ as many clerks as he deems necessary for the proper performance of his official duties. KRS 14.120 Effective:10/1/1942 Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective10/1/1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 878.