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(a) There may be a Consumer Advisory Board appointed by the Attorney General.
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(b)
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(1) If the Attorney General appoints such a board, it shall consist of eleven (11) members serving terms of two (2) years.
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(2) The membership of the board shall be fairly representative of consumers, manufacturers, the Better Business Bureau, labor organizations, retailers, agriculture, and trade and professional associations.
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(3) Each member shall serve without pay, but may be reimbursed for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.
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(c) The chairman of the board shall be elected by the members.
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(d) The board may assist and advise the Consumer Counsel with respect to:
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(1) Policy matters relating to consumer interests;
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(2) Improvement in the effectiveness of state consumer programs and operations;
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(3) Needed changes in law to improve consumer protection in Arkansas.
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