§ 20-48-210 - Deputy Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services. - Arkansas Statutes

20-48-210. Deputy Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services.

(a) There is created the office of the Deputy Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services of the Department of Human Services. The deputy director shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Developmental Disabilities Services.

(b) The deputy director shall be a person of proven administrative ability and professional qualifications, preferably a Ph.D. degree or equivalent, but including at least a master's degree in psychology, education, social service, or other field of study approved by the board and shall have at least five (5) years' experience in mental retardation services.

(c) The deputy director shall be the executive secretary of the board and shall maintain an official set of minutes of all board action.

(d) The deputy director shall be the executive officer of the division and shall operate and manage the division, subject to the control of the board.

(e) The board may delegate to the deputy director any powers of the board upon such terms and for such duration as the board shall specify.