(a) There is created the Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board, which shall advise the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, the Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage, and staff of the Delta Cultural Center on:
(1) The development of permanent and temporary exhibits;
(2) A plan for the acquisition of resource materials; and
(3) The development of educational and other programming.
(b)
(1) The board shall consist of eleven (11) members.
(2)
(A) The members shall be appointed by the Governor. The members appointed by the Governor shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Governor shall make the appointments in such a manner that each race or ethnic group having a significant presence in the Arkansas Delta region shall be adequately represented on the board.
(B) The board members to be appointed by the Governor shall be:
(i) Two (2) residents of Phillips County who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta;
(ii) A Delta blues musician;
(iii) Two (2) members to serve as academic advisors who shall be trained in the field of Delta folklore, history, or a related field;
(iv) [Repealed.]
(v) Three (3) members at large; and
(vi) Two (2) members as representatives of Main Street Helena.
(3) The board shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the board.
(c)
(1) The members of the board appointed by the Governor shall serve for three-year terms.
(2) No member of the board shall be eligible for appointment to more than two (2) consecutive full terms.
(d) The chair will be elected by members for a one-year term.
(e) Any vacancy in the membership of the board other than by the expiration of the term of office shall be filled by the Governor for the balance of the term of the membership that became vacant.
(f) The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services, but they may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.