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(1) The Information Network of Arkansas shall procure a network manager after developing, in consultation with the Division of Information Systems, criteria and specifications for such a network manager and his or her duties.
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(2)
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(A) The Information Network of Arkansas may negotiate and enter into a contract with the network manager.
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(B) The contract shall specify the duties and responsibilities of the network manager and shall also include any other terms necessary to the agreement.
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(b) The network manager shall:
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(1) Direct and supervise the day-to-day operations and expansion of the gateway system, including the initial phase of operations necessary to make the gateway system operational;
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(2) Attend meetings of the Information Network of Arkansas;
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(3) Keep a record of all gateway, network, and related operations of the Information Network of Arkansas. The records shall be the property of the Information Network of Arkansas;
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(4) Maintain and be a custodian of all financial and operational records, documents, and papers filed with the Information Network of Arkansas;
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(5) Update and revise on a yearly basis the business plan of the Information Network of Arkansas in consultation with and under the direction of the Information Network of Arkansas;
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(6) Submit to the Information Network of Arkansas quarterly financial reports, an annual audit, an annual report, and any other information requested by the Board of the Information Network of Arkansas; and
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(7) Perform other such activities or services as requested or authorized by the Information Network of Arkansas consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
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(c) The division may provide to the Information Network of Arkansas such staff and other assistance under contract.