Cemetery Act for Perpetually Maintained Cemeteries
20-17-1027. Duties of State Securities Department.
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The State Securities Department shall assist the Arkansas Cemetery Board in the performance of its duties. |
| (b) |
Assistance under subsection (a) of this section shall include, but is not limited to: |
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(1) |
Receiving and disseminating filings, questions, and requests on behalf of the board to the members of the board in advance of each meeting; | |
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(2) |
Reviewing all filings, questions, and requests on behalf of the board and offering its opinion on the resolution of the matter; | |
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(3) |
Issuing written responses regarding complaints received by the board; | |
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(4) |
Scheduling all meetings in conjunction with the chair of the board; | |
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(5) |
Providing legal representation and assistance through the legal staff of the department to the board in matters pertaining to this subchapter; | |
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(6) |
Establishing a site where meeting of the board may be held; | |
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(7) |
Scheduling the services of a court reporter for all meetings of the board; | |
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(8) |
Providing legal representation and assistance through the legal staff of the department to the board in matters pertaining to this subchapter; | |
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(9) |
Acting as a liaison between the board and any court involved in the administration of any perpetual care cemetery placed in receivership; | |
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(10) |
Performing inspections at cemeteries for which complaints have been received by the board; | |
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(11) |
Performing special audits as necessary; | |
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(12) |
Scheduling regular audits of perpetual care cemeteries; | |
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(13) |
Administering the annual perpetual care reporting for all perpetual care cemeteries; and | |
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(14) |
Assisting in the formulation of legislation on behalf of the cemetery industry and the board. | |