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Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-17-907. County abandoned cemetery registration boards

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The county judge shall appoint three (3) members to an abandoned cemetery registration board if:

(1) At least ten (10) qualified voters within the county petition the county judge to provide minimum maintenance for a specific abandoned cemetery; and

(2) In the case of private property, the property owner agrees in writing that the abandoned cemetery may be accessed for minimum maintenance.

(b) Each member shall be a real property owner in the county.

(c)(1) The initial board members shall be appointed to serve for terms of one (1) year, two (2) years, and three (3) years.

(2) The length of the term of each member shall be determined by the county judge when making the appointment.

(d) As the terms of the board members expire, the county judge shall appoint successor board members to hold office for a term of three (3) years.

(e) The county judge may reappoint a board member whose term is expiring.

(f) If a vacancy occurs before a board member's term expires, the county judge shall appoint a new member to complete the term.

(g) Members of the board shall serve without pay or other compensation for their services.

(h)(1) The board shall select one (1) of the board members as chair.

(2) The chair shall serve at the pleasure of the board.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-17-907. County abandoned cemetery registration boards - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-17-907/

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