Arkansas Code Title 15. Natural Resources and Economic Development § 15-4-1703. Powers and duties of Department of Economic Development

(1) To monitor the implementation and operation of this subchapter and to conduct a continuing evaluation of the progress made;

(2) To assist the governing authority in obtaining assistance from any other department of state government, including assistance in providing training and technical assistance to new businesses and industries;

(3) To assist any employer or prospective employer with a qualifying project in obtaining the benefits of any incentive or inducement program authorized by state law;

(4) To act as a liaison between other state agencies and businesses and industries to assure that both the spirit and the intent of this subchapter are met;

(5) To submit an annual written report evaluating the effectiveness of the program and presenting any suggestions for improving the program, to be submitted to the Governor no later than March 1 of each year; and

(6) To promulgate rules, in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.