Arkansas § 15-55-204 - State Geologist.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-55-204 — State Geologist., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-55-204. State Geologist.
The State Geologist shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The State Geologist shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Energy and Environment. He or she shall: Be charged with the duty of administering the provisions of this subchapter and the rules and orders established thereunder; Be custodian of all property held in the name of the Arkansas Geological Survey, and shall be, ex officio, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and Environment, the disbursing agent of all funds available for its use; and Furnish bond to the state, with corporate surety thereon, in the penal sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), conditioned that he or she will faithfully perform his or her duties of employment and properly account for all funds received and disbursed by him or her. An additional disbursing agent's bond shall not be required of the State Geologist. The bond so furnished shall be filed with the Secretary of State, and an executed counterpart thereof shall be filed with the Auditor of State. The Arkansas Geological Survey, by resolution duly adopted, may delegate to the State Geologist any of the powers or duties vested in or imposed upon it by this subchapter, and the delegated powers and duties may be exercised by the State Geologist in the name of the Arkansas Geological Survey.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-55-204
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-55-204 cover?
Section 15-55-204 ("State Geologist.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 15-55-204?
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