§ 2-33-102 - Members. - Arkansas Statutes

2-33-102. Members.

(a) The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission shall consist of seven (7) members who are residents and electors of this state to be appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of seven (7) years.

(b) Each congressional district shall be represented by membership on the commission.

(c) The term of office shall commence on January 15 following the expiration date of the preceding term and shall end on January 14 of the seventh year following the year in which the term commenced.

(d) Any vacancies arising in the membership of the commission for any reason other than expiration of the terms for which the members were appointed shall be filled by appointment by the Governor and be effective until the expiration of the terms, subject to the confirmation of the Senate when it is next in session.

(e) Before entering upon his or her duties, each member of the commission shall take, subscribe, and file in the office of the Secretary of State an oath to support the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution and to faithfully perform the duties of the office upon which he or she is about to enter.

(f) Members of the commission shall receive no pay for their services. Members of the commission may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with 25-16-901 et seq.