Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-8-103. Commission's powers and duties--Restrictions

(1) Approve or disapprove each promotion;

(2) Approve or disapprove each demotion for nondisciplinary reasons; and

(3) Review each application for employment presented to it by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police for certification to the eligibility list.

(b)(1) The commission shall hear appeals of any disciplinary action taken against a commissioned officer by the director that results in removal, suspension, discharge, demotion, or disciplinary transfer.

(2) The appeal shall be heard under § 12-8-204(c).

(d)(1) In addition to its existing powers and duties, the commission may administer oaths and subpoena witnesses, books, records, and other documents deemed necessary for the proper investigation and performance of any powers, functions, or duties of the commission.

(2) All such subpoenas shall be issued by the chair of the commission or such other members of the commission as authorized by a majority vote of the membership of the commission.

(e)(1) The commission shall perform the duties prescribed in this chapter.

(2) For such purposes, the commission may promulgate and enforce reasonable and necessary rules.