Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-61-1111. Duties of the State Insurance Department

(1) Receiving and disseminating filings, questions, and requests on behalf of the board to the members of the board in advance of each meeting;

(2) Reviewing all filings, questions, and requests on behalf of the board and offering the department’s opinion on the resolution of the matter;

(3) Issuing written responses regarding complaints received by the board;

(4) Scheduling all meetings in conjunction with the Chair of the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services;

(5) Providing appropriate legal notices for all scheduled meetings;

(6) Establishing a site where meetings of the board may be held;

(7) When necessary, scheduling the services of a court reporter for all meetings of the board;

(8) Providing legal representation and assistance through the legal staff of the department to the board in matters pertaining to this subchapter;

(9) Acting as a liaison between the board and any court involved in the administration of any perpetual care cemetery placed in receivership;

(10) Performing inspections at burial associations, cemeteries, funeral homes, funeral establishments and crematoriums for which complaints have been received by the board;

(11) Performing special audits and examinations as necessary;

(12) Scheduling, performing, and assisting in performing regular audits and examinations of cemeteries, funeral homes, funeral establishments, and crematoriums;

(13) Administering or assisting in administering the annual reporting for all perpetual care cemeteries; and

(14) Assisting in the formulation of legislation on behalf of the board.