(a) There is established the National Center for Rural Law Enforcement Advisory Board to address policy issues, provide guidance, and further develop national initiatives.
(b) The members of the board shall be appointed by the Director of the Criminal Justice Institute and approved by the President of the University of Arkansas and shall include:
(1) The President of the University of Arkansas or his or her designee;
(2) The Director of the Criminal Justice Institute;
(3) A member of the House of Representatives;
(4) A member of the Senate;
(5) Two (2) executives with law enforcement experience;
(6) A national-level executive with law enforcement experience;
(7) A prominent academician; and
(8) A nationally prominent citizen.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs
Subtitle 2 - Law Enforcement Agencies and Programs
Chapter 9 - Law Enforcement Officer Training and Standards
Subchapter 5 - Management Training and Education
§ 12-9-501. Legislative determination
§ 12-9-502. Administration and approval
§ 12-9-503. Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board
§ 12-9-505. Certification and accreditation program
§ 12-9-507. Staffing procedure
§ 12-9-508. National Center for Rural Law Enforcement Advisory Board