(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of KRS 64.610 through 64.470, the salaries of the director and other employees of the corps, shall be determined by order of the board, provided these salaries do not exceed the limitations established by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and limitations established by the Executive Budget enacted by the Kentucky General Assembly.
(2) All employees of the corps, including its director, shall be deemed unclassified employees of the Executive Department, covered by the provisions of KRS Chapter 18A relating to unclassified employees.