(a) The Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians shall meet at least two (2) times each year, and at its first regular meeting each year shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary-treasurer.
(b) Each officer shall be elected for a term of one (1) year. If an officer is removed or resigns during his or her term of office, the board shall elect a successor for the balance of the unexpired term of office.
(c)
(1) The secretary-treasurer shall perform those administrative duties assigned him or her by the board and shall execute a bond for the state in a sum to be fixed by the board conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office.
(2) The board shall outline the duties of the secretary-treasurer and fix his or her compensation, per diem, mileage, and other expense moneys in accordance with applicable Arkansas laws and regulations.