§ 20-17-1027 - Duties of State Securities Department. - Arkansas Statutes

20-17-1027. Duties of State Securities Department.

(a) The State Securities Department shall assist the Arkansas Cemetery Board in the performance of its duties.

(b) Assistance under subsection (a) of this section shall include, but is not limited to:

(1) Receiving and disseminating filings, questions, and requests on behalf of the board to the members of the board in advance of each meeting;

(2) Reviewing all filings, questions, and requests on behalf of the board and offering its opinion on the resolution of the matter;

(3) Issuing written responses regarding complaints received by the board;

(4) Scheduling all meetings in conjunction with the Chair of the Arkansas Cemetery Board;

(5) Providing appropriate legal notices for all scheduled meetings;

(6) Establishing a site where meetings of the board may be held;

(7) Scheduling the services of a court reporter for all meetings of the board;

(8) Providing legal representation and assistance through the legal staff of the department to the board in matters pertaining to this subchapter;

(9) Acting as a liaison between the board and any court involved in the administration of any perpetual care cemetery placed in receivership;

(10) Performing inspections at cemeteries for which complaints have been received by the board;

(11) Performing special audits as necessary;

(12) Scheduling regular audits of perpetual care cemeteries;

(13) Administering the annual perpetual care reporting for all perpetual care cemeteries; and

(14) Assisting in the formulation of legislation on behalf of the board.