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17-31-201. Creation — Selection and compensation of members.
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17-31-201. Creation — Selection and compensation of members.
(a) The Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters is created to administer the provisions of this chapter.
(b)(1) The board shall consist of six (6) members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each member shall be a citizen of the United States and a registered voter and resident of the State of Arkansas.
(2)(A) Five (5) members of the board shall be foresters registered under § 17-31-302 and who have been engaged in forestry for at least twelve (12) years.
(B)(i) One (1) member shall be nominated by the Arkansas Forestry Association to represent the forest products industry.
(ii) One (1) member shall be nominated by the Arkansas Forestry Commission to represent the Arkansas Forestry Commission.
(iii) One (1) member shall be nominated by the Provost of the University of Arkansas at Monticello from the faculty or staff of the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
(iv) One (1) member shall be nominated by the Arkansas Division, Ouachita Society of American Foresters.
(v) One (1) member shall be nominated by the Association of Consulting Foresters, Inc., Arkansas Chapter to represent private forestry consultants.
(C) At least one (1) member shall be a graduate of the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
(3) One (1) member of the board shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the forestry profession. That member shall represent consumers. He or she shall be appointed from the state at large and shall be a full voting member but shall not participate in the grading of examinations.
(c) Appointments shall be for a term of
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-31-201
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17-31-201. Creation — Selection and compensation of members.
(a) The Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters is created to administer the provisions of this chapter.
(b)(1) The board shall consist of six (6) members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each member shall be a citizen of the United States and a registered voter and resident of the State of Arkansas.
(2)(A) Five (5) members of the board shall be foresters registered under § 17-31-302 and who have been engaged in forestry for at least twelve (12) years.
(B)(i) One (1) member shall be nominated by the Arkansas Forestry Association to represent the forest products industry.
(ii) One (1) member shall be nominated by the Arkansas Forestry Commission to represent the Arkansas Forestry Commission.
(iii) One (1) member shall be nominated by the Provost of the University of Arkansas at Monticello from the faculty or staff of the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
(iv) One (1) member shall be nominated by the Arkansas Division, Ouachita Society of American Foresters.
(v) One (1) member shall be nominated by the Association of Consulting Foresters, Inc., Arkansas Chapter to represent private forestry consultants.
(C) At least one (1) member shall be a graduate of the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
(3) One (1) member of the board shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the forestry profession. That member shall represent consumers. He or she shall be appointed from the state at large and shall be a full voting member but shall not participate in the grading of examinations.
(c) Appointments shall be for a term of five (5) years or, in the event of vacancies, for the period of the unexpired term of the vacancy being filled.
(d) Each member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the Governor and before beginning the term of office shall file with the Secretary of State a written oath or affirmation relative to the faithful discharge of the official duty.
(e) Each member of the board may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.
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17-31-302. Qualifications.
The applicant must pass a written examination on basic forestry subjects administered by the Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters with a score established by the board along with the following minimum evidence that an applicant is qualified to be registered as a forester:
(1) A bachelor's or advanced degree in forestry from a college or university program accredited by the Society of American Foresters;
(2) A bachelor's or advanced degree in forestry from a college or university program not accredited by the Society of American Foresters and, subject to graduation, three (3) years or more experience in forestry work of a nature satisfactory to the board;
(3) A bachelor's degree in a natural resources-related field from a college or university program, including, but not limited to, wildlife management, with at least twenty (20) semester hours of forestry courses approved by the board and, subsequent to graduation, three (3) years' or more experience in forestry work of a nature satisfactory to the board;
(4) A bachelor's degree not related to natural resources from a college or university program and, subsequent to graduation, six (6) years' or more experience in forestry work of a nature satisfactory to the board; or
(5) A two-year associate's degree in forestry and, subsequent to graduation, six (6) years' or more experience in forestry work of a nature satisfactory to the board.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-31-302
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25-16-901. Definitions — Limitations.
(a) For purposes of this subchapter, the term “state board” means every state board, commission, committee, council, task force, and similar entity except the General Assembly, the State Highway Commission, and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.
(b) This subchapter shall have no effect on the payment of mileage, expense reimbursement, and per diem authorized by law to be paid to members of the General Assembly, the State Highway Commission, and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 25-16-901
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