In relation to local health departments, the cabinet shall, among other things:
(1) Establish policies governing the activities and practices of such departments;
(2) Supervise their financial, personnel, program, administrative and other functions;
(3) Establish standards of operation in accordance with KRS 212.120;
(4) Evaluate the organization and activities of local health departments;
(5) Conduct state and district conferences for local health officers and local health department personnel;
(6) Allocate, modify or cancel allotments of state funds to local health departments pursuant to KRS 212.120; and (7) Promote the establishment of local health departments.