(a) The Arkansas Economic Development Commission may engage the services of contract employees to promote the development of:
(1) Foreign direct investment in the state;
(2) Increased trade with foreign countries; and
(3) Improved relations with countries with which the state currently trades and countries that present future opportunities for enhanced economic development in the state.
(b) The commission may establish an Arkansas operation in any country approved by the Governor and the Arkansas Economic Development Council.
(c) The commission shall report the progress of any foreign offices annually to the Legislative Council, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and the Governor.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development
Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally
Chapter 4 - Development Of Business And Industry Generally
Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Economic Development Council
§ 15-4-201. Arkansas Economic Development Council — Creation
§ 15-4-202. Arkansas Economic Development Council — Members
§ 15-4-203. Arkansas Economic Development Council — Organization and meetings
§ 15-4-204. Arkansas Economic Development Council — Functions, powers, and duties
§ 15-4-205. Arkansas Economic Development Commission — Status and purpose
§ 15-4-206. Arkansas Economic Development Commission — Director
§ 15-4-209. Arkansas Economic Development Commission — Functions, powers, and duties
§ 15-4-210. Arkansas Economic Development Commission — Foreign operation — Reports