§ 22-3-216 - Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial. - Arkansas Statutes

22-3-216. Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial.

(a) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that unfortunately several law enforcement officers have given their lives in the performance of their duties for the people of this state, that these brave public servants should be honored, and that an appropriate monument should be established on the State Capitol grounds as a symbol of the recognition and appreciation of this state to these individuals.

(b) The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to set aside a location on the State Capitol grounds for the purpose of constructing a memorial which will honor those law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the performance of their duties for the people of this state.

(c) (1) The Governor shall designate a representative from the Arkansas State Police, the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association, the Arkansas Fraternal Order of Police, and the Arkansas Municipal Police Association, who, together with the Secretary of State, shall constitute the Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Design Committee.

(2) The committee shall meet at such times as it shall determine to be necessary to select a design and site for the memorial to be erected and maintained on the State Capitol grounds. The design and site shall be subject to the approval of the Capitol Zoning District Commission created by 22-3-303 or its successor.

(d) (1) The committee created by this section is authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations, which shall be used exclusively to finance the construction of the memorial.

(2) The funds shall be deposited as trust funds in the Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Fund which is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

(3) Nothing in this section shall authorize the expenditure of general revenue funds from the State Treasury.