KRS 164.655 (14)

District board members may be remunerated from the District Cooperative Extension Education Fund for actual expenses incurred in the performance of services for the Extension District provided, however, that payments for expenses must be approved by the Extension board.

A district board treasurer who is a board member is covered by this statute.

If the Extension District Board should decide to hire an outside treasurer there are several factors to consider.

1. What is the prevailing rate for bookkeepers in your area?
2. What is the real or actual bookkeeping time require
3. How many checks are written and deposits made?
4. What is the size of the budget?
5. The expenditure of tax dollars is subject to internal and external audits and public review for compliance with state law and public opinion.
6. Have a written and signed agreement to ensure contract labor.