§ 25-24-102. Duties

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission shall have the following duties:

1. (1) To promote racial harmony, understanding, respect, and goodwill among all citizens;

2. (2) To promote principles of nonviolence, peace, and social justice;

3. (3) To promote among the people of Arkansas, by appropriate activities, both awareness and appreciation of the civil rights movement and advocacy of the principles and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.;

4. (4) To develop, coordinate, and advise the Governor and the General Assembly of appropriate ceremonies and activities throughout the state relating to the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, including without limitation providing advice and assistance to local governments and private organizations with respect to the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday;

5. (5) To receive donations and contributions from individuals and public and private organizations in order to carry out its responsibilities;

6. (6)

   1. (A) To establish a Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Commission to educate young persons on the principles and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

   2. (B) Members of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Commission may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.; and

7. (7) To enable the people of Arkansas to reflect on the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. through educational endeavors, cultural performances, exhibitions, and events that are multiethnic and family oriented.