Kentucky Revised Statutes · § 153.600 — Appointment of Kentucky state poet laureate or writer laureate

(1) Every two (2) years the Governor may appoint a Kentucky state poet laureate or writer laureate for a maximum term of two (2) years.

(2) The duties of the poet laureate or writer laureate shall be to:

(a) Make a presentation on Kentucky Writers' Day as authorized in KRS 153.620;

(b) Act as a writing consultant to the State Department of Education and Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.

(3) The Kentucky poet laureate or writer laureate shall serve without salary except that he may be reimbursed for expenses.