Arkansas § 13-7-201 - Old State House Commission — Purpose and creation.

§ 13-7-201. Old State House Commission — Purpose and creation.

There is created and established at the seat of government the Old State House Commission for the purposes of: Providing comprehensive and uniform jurisdiction over the sites, buildings, and objects, past and prospective, which will illustrate for all time the struggles and triumphs, the self-respectand pride, of the progenitors of Arkansas, and also of the present and succeeding generations when they shall themselves have become parts of its history; Determining from time to time which of these sites, buildings, and objects in addition to those already made available to public enjoyment possesses exceptional commemorative value; Protecting these sites, buildings, and objects against deterioration and casualty; and Improving, beautifying, preserving, and rendering these sites convenient for appropriate use and public inspection.