(a) The Governor, in addition to other duties and responsibilities conferred upon him or her by the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state, is empowered to contract and to do all of the things necessary in behalf of this state to secure the full benefits available to this state under the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966. In so doing, he or she shall cooperate with the federal and state agencies, private and public agencies, interested organizations, and with individuals to effectuate the purposes of that enactment and any and all subsequent amendments thereto.(b) The Governor shall be the official of this state having the ultimate responsibility for dealing with the United States Government with respect to programs and activities pursuant to the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966 and any amendments thereto.(c) To that end, he or she shall coordinate the activities of any and all departments and agencies of this state and its subdivisions, relating thereto.Acts 1967, No. 161, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-138.
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