§ 12-9-103 - Commission created -- Members -- Meetings -- Director. - Arkansas Statutes

12-9-103. Commission created -- Members -- Meetings -- Director.

(a) 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, and one (1) member shall be an educator in the field of criminal justice.

(B) Each congressional district of the state must 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) 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.

(3) The person who is elected as president of the Arkansas Municipal Police Association shall be a full voting member of the commission during his or her term of office as president of the association, and his or her successors shall likewise serve as full voting members of the commission.

(c) Except for the president of the Arkansas Municipal Police Association, 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.