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Madisonville Dermatologist Declines Bevin's Pension Board Appointment

Kentucky Retirement Systems (kyret.ky.gov)

A western Kentucky dermatologist selected to replace a state pension board’s chairman has declined Governor Matt Bevin’s appointment. William Smith of Madisonville informed the governor in a letter that after careful consideration he decided to respectfully decline the appointment.

The recent appointment prompted the Kentucky Retirement System's board of trustees to seek a state attorney general's opinion on the appointment.

Attorney General Andy Beshear's office replied this week with an opinion stating that the governor isn't allowed to remove a board member whose term hasn't expired. The opinion also said Smith didn't qualify as an investment or financial professional as the law requires.

The governor's office says the opinion is inconsistent with court rulings and stood by Smith's qualifications to serve on the board.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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