§ 15-6-105 - Department of Rural Services.
15-6-105. Department of Rural Services.
(a) There is created the Department of Rural Services.
(b) The head of the department shall be the Director of the Department of Rural Services, who shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve at his or her pleasure, subject to confirmation by the Arkansas Rural Development Commission.
(c) The director shall employ necessary staff to carry out the duties and functions of the department as otherwise provided in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law.
(d) The Governor shall direct that all state agencies provide the director with assistance in advancing the purpose of the department to assure that the activities of the department are fully coordinated with the activities of state agencies providing related services.