The director shall be appointed by the fiscal court except in those counties containing a consolidated local government, in which case the director shall be appointed by the mayor. The director shall be trained and experienced in public welfare administration. Subject to rules and regulations approved by the fiscal court or the consolidated local government, respectively, the directo r shall have full charge of the department, with power to employ and dismiss employees subject to the limitations of KRS 98.370. The director shall prepare for submission to and approval of the fiscal court or the consolidated local government, respectivel y, an annual budget, authorize expenditures in conformity with the budget, and prepare an annual report of the activities and expenditures of the department for submission to the fiscal court or the consolidated local government, respectively. Before enter ing upon the discharge of his or her duties, the director shall give a bond approved by the fiscal court or the consolidated local government, respectively, and the fiscal court or the consolidated local government, respectively, may, in its discretion, re quire bonds for other employees within the department.
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