(a) Subject to the approval of the Arkansas Forestry Commission, the State Forester shall employ such assistants and other personnel as are, in his or her opinion, necessary to properly administer the provisions of this chapter.
(b)
(1) Notwithstanding his or her primary responsibility, the State Forester may designate one (1) of his or her assistants to receive and disburse funds of the commission.
(2)
(A) The assistant so designated shall be required to furnish bond with a corporate surety thereon in an amount as determined by the State Forester.
(B) This bond, together with bonds the State Forester requires of other employees, shall be filed in the offices of the commission.
(C) The premiums on all bonds shall be paid by the commission.