(a) There may be a Consumer Advisory Board appointed by the Attorney General.(b)(1) If the Attorney General appoints such a board, it shall consist of eleven (11) members serving terms of two (2) years.(2) The membership of the board shall be fairly representative of consumers, manufacturers, the Better Business Bureau, labor organizations, retailers, agriculture, and trade and professional associations.(3) Each member shall serve without pay, but may be reimbursed for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.(c) The chair of the board shall be elected by the members.(d) The board may assist and advise the Consumer Counsel of Arkansas with respect to: (1) Policy matters relating to consumer interests;(2) Improvement in the effectiveness of state consumer programs and operations; and(3) Needed changes in law to improve consumer protection in Arkansas.Acts 1971, No. 92, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 70-903; Acts 1991, No. 1177, § 3; 1997, No. 250, § 11.
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