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2017 Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs
Subtitle 2 - Law Enforcement Agencies and Programs
Chapter 9 - Law Enforcement Officer Training and Standards
Subchapter 1 - Commission on Standards and Training
§ 12-9-103. Commission created -- Members -- Meetings -- Director
Universal Citation: AR Code § 12-9-103 (2017)
- (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 Department 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.
- (2)
- (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.
- (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) Upon recommendation of the commission, the Governor shall appoint the Director 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.
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