§ 23-78-107 - Burial Association Board -- Office and employees. - Arkansas Statutes

23-78-107. Burial Association Board -- Office and employees.

(a) (1) The Burial Association Board shall rent or otherwise acquire suitable quarters for an office and employ and fix the duties and the salaries of an executive secretary, two (2) auditors, and such other clerical assistance as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(2) The Executive Secretary of the Burial Association Board shall furnish to the board, at the expense of the board, bond with approved corporate surety in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), conditioned for his or her faithful application of all funds coming into his or her hands by virtue of his or her office.

(3) The board may, if it deems advisable, require other employees to make a good and sufficient corporate bond to the board at the expense of the board in such amount as the board shall determine for the faithful performance of their duties.

(b) Legal counsel shall be furnished by the office of the Attorney General.

(c) There is established for the board the maximum number of employees necessary for the maintenance and operation of the board and the maximum rates of salaries for the employees. The board is authorized to make payment for salaries, services, and other purposes from the funds received by the board.

(d) The board is authorized to make reimbursement of the necessary and reasonable travel, board, and lodging expenses of the executive secretary and auditors incurred in the performance of their duties.