Secretary of the Department of Shared Administrative Services

Ark. Code Ann. § 25-43-1503 — under Cabinet-Level Departments of the Executive Branch.

Ark. Code Ann. § 25-43-1503

(a) The executive head of the Department of Shared Administrative Services shall be the Secretary of the Department of Shared Administrative Services.

(b) The secretary shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(c) Each division of the department shall be under the direction, control, and supervision of the secretary.

(d) The secretary may delegate his or her functions, powers, and duties to various divisions or employees of the department as he or she shall deem desirable and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the department.

(e) The secretary may, unless otherwise provided by law:(1) Hire department personnel;(2) Perform or assign duties assigned to the department; and(3) Serve as the director, or the administrative or executive head, of any state entity under the administrative control of the department if the secretary also meets all statutory requirements for the position.

(1) Hire department personnel;

(2) Perform or assign duties assigned to the department; and

(3) Serve as the director, or the administrative or executive head, of any state entity under the administrative control of the department if the secretary also meets all statutory requirements for the position.

(f) [Repealed.]