(a) There is created the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission, which shall consist of seven (7) members.
(b) The seven (7) members of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission shall be selected as follows:(1) Five (5) members with knowledge or experience in the fields of real estate, homebuilding, mortgage lending, banking, or other related fields, appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate;(2) One (1) member who has demonstrated active involvement or interest in fair housing issues, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and(3) One (1) member who has demonstrated active involvement or interest in fair housing issues, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(1) Five (5) members with knowledge or experience in the fields of real estate, homebuilding, mortgage lending, banking, or other related fields, appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate;
(2) One (1) member who has demonstrated active involvement or interest in fair housing issues, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and
(3) One (1) member who has demonstrated active involvement or interest in fair housing issues, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(c) Members of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission shall serve a term of four (4) years, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified.
(d) A vacancy arising in the membership of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term by the appointing authority in the same manner as provided for initial appointments.
(e) The appointing authorities shall make an effort to ensure that the membership of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission is reflective of the geographic diversity of the state.
(f) All members shall be full voting members of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission.
(g) The Arkansas Fair Housing Commission shall elect a chair from its membership.
(h) The Arkansas Fair Housing Commission shall meet at least quarterly.
(i) Each commissioner may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-905.