Arkansas Code Title 25. State Government § 25-41-102. Duties

(1) To promote among the people of Arkansas, by appropriate activities, both awareness and appreciation of the civil rights movement and advocacy of the principles and legacy of Ms. Daisy Gatson Bates;

(2) To promote principles of mentoring and leadership;

(3) To promote racial harmony, understanding, respect, and goodwill among all citizens of Arkansas; and

(4) To develop, coordinate, and advise the Governor and the General Assembly of appropriate ceremonies and activities throughout the state relating to the observance of the Daisy Gatson Bates holiday.