§ 12-9-103 — Commission created - Members - Meetings - Director

(a) The members of the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training shall consist of ten (10) members, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and approval of the Senate. (b) (1) (A) Two (2) members of the commission shall be chiefs of police of municipalities in Arkansas, two (2) members of the commission shall be county sheriffs of counties in this state, one (1) member shall be an officer of the Division of Arkansas State Police, two (2) members shall be appointed to represent the public, one (1) member shall be an educator in the field of criminal justice, and one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Municipal Police Association. (B) Each congressional district of the state shall be represented on the commission, with the remaining members to be appointed from the state at large. (2) (A) One (1) member shall not be actively engaged in or retired from law enforcement. (B) The member under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be: (i) At least sixty (60) years of age and shall represent the elderly; (ii) Appointed from the state at large subject to confirmation by the Senate; and (iii) A full voting member. (c) Members shall be appointed for terms of seven (7) years or until their successors are appointed and qualified. (d) If a vacancy occurs on the commission due to death, resignation, or for other reason, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Governor, in the same manner as provided for the initial appointment for the position, for the remainder of the unexpired portion of the term thereof. (e) Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. (f) The commission shall meet at such times as may be provided by the rules of the commission, or upon call of the chair, or upon written request of any four (4) members. (g) (1) Upon recommendation of the commission, the Governor shall appoint the Director of the Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training, who shall perform such duties as may be directed by the commission and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (2) The director shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5811, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5810, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 497,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 250,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1981, No. 45, § 7; 1983, No. 131, §§ 1-3, 5; 1983, No. 135, §§ 1-3, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-623 -- 6-626, 42-701.1; Acts 1993, No. 109, § 1; 1997, No. 250, § 65; 2009, No. 205, § 1; 2011, No. 283, § 1.