Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-262-115. Boards of health--Powers generally

(1) To provide, equip, and maintain suitable offices and all necessary facilities for the proper administration and operation of the county or district health department;

(2) To determine general policies to be followed by the public health officer in administering and enforcing the public health laws, rules, and regulations of the board and the orders, rules, and standards promulgated by the State Board of Health;

(3) To act in an advisory capacity to the public health officer on all matters pertaining to public health;

(4) To issue from time to time such orders and to adopt such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the public health laws of this state nor with the orders and rules of the State Board of Health, as the board may deem necessary for the proper exercise of the powers and duties vested in or imposed upon a county or district health department or board of health by this act.