Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXI. Agriculture and Animals § 247.147.State Fair Board’s procurement procedures; administrative regulations

(1) The State Fair Board shall:

(2) If the State Fair Board elects to promulgate administrative regulations establishing its procurement procedures rather than conduct procurements in accordance with KRS Chapter 45A, the State Fair Board may include sections of KRS Chapter 45A as part of its administrative regulations and shall require review of personal service contracts, tax incentive agreements, and memorandum of agreements by the Government Contract Review Committee as established by KRS 45A.705.

(3) Procurements for personal service contracts shall not be subject to the requirements of KRS 45A.695(2)(b), due to the unique operational activities conducted for state government by the State Fair Board as recognized in this chapter.

(4) The State Fair Board's procurement procedures or administrative regulations shall be designed to provide for the purchase of supplies, equipment, services, and construction items that provide the greatest long-term benefit to the state, the greatest integrity for the State Fair Board, and the best service and products for the public.

(5) In its bidding and negotiation processes, the State Fair Board may:

(6) The president and chief executive officer of the State Fair Board may, in lieu of the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, declare an emergency for purchasing purposes.