(a)
(1) The Information Network of Arkansas shall procure a network manager after developing, in consultation with the Division of Information Systems, criteria and specifications for such a network manager and his or her duties.
(2)
(A) The Information Network of Arkansas may negotiate and enter into a contract with the network manager.
(B) The contract shall specify the duties and responsibilities of the network manager and shall also include any other terms necessary to the agreement.
(b) The network manager shall:
(1) Direct and supervise the day-to-day operations and expansion of the gateway system, including the initial phase of operations necessary to make the gateway system operational;
(2) Attend meetings of the Information Network of Arkansas;
(3) Keep a record of all gateway, network, and related operations of the Information Network of Arkansas. The records shall be the property of the Information Network of Arkansas;
(4) Maintain and be a custodian of all financial and operational records, documents, and papers filed with the Information Network of Arkansas;
(5) Update and revise on a yearly basis the business plan of the Information Network of Arkansas in consultation with and under the direction of the Information Network of Arkansas;
(6) Submit to the Information Network of Arkansas quarterly financial reports, an annual audit, an annual report, and any other information requested by the Board of the Information Network of Arkansas; and
(7) Perform other such activities or services as requested or authorized by the Information Network of Arkansas consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
(c) The division may provide to the Information Network of Arkansas such staff and other assistance under contract.