§ 13-7-401 - Creation -- Members. - Arkansas Statutes

13-7-401. Creation -- Members.

(a) There is created a Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park Advisory Commission.

(b) (1) The commission shall be composed of seven (7) qualified electors of the State of Arkansas to be appointed by the Governor and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the State Parks Division of the Department of Parks and Tourism.

(2) Four (4) members of the commission shall be residents of Washington County, Arkansas.

(3) One (1) member of the commission shall be a historian by profession.

(c) The members of the commission shall be appointed for five-year staggered terms of office.

(d) Vacancies on the commission caused by death, resignation, or any other reason shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term.

(e) (1) The commission shall advise the division in the establishment of policies and procedures for the development and operation of the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park.

(2) However, final authority for all matters relating to the development and operation of the park shall rest with the Director of the Department of Parks and Tourism.

(f) Under the supervision of the Superintendent of the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park and with the approval of the Director of the State Parks Division of the Department of Parks and Tourism, the commission shall develop and coordinate efforts to encourage gifts or donations to the park.