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(1) The Executive Secretary of the Burial Association Board shall serve at the discretion of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors until such time as the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors may appoint an Executive Secretary of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors who shall serve at the pleasure of the State Board.

(2) The Executive Secretary of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors shall be in charge of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors' office and devote the necessary time to the performance of the duties of the executive secretary as may be required.

(3) The duties of the executive secretary of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors shall include:

(A) Collection of fees and charges under this chapter;

(B) Keeping record of the proceedings of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors;

(C) Keeping an accurate account of all moneys received and disbursed by the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors;

(D) Assisting or performing the duties of the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors; and

(E) Any other duties defined and designated by the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.

(b) The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors may employ any necessary clerical and professional staff and incur any reasonable expenses necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors under this subchapter.

(c) The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors shall maintain its main office location in Little Rock and transact the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors business at the main office.