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Arkansas State Board of Embalmers and
Funeral Directors LRR Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
How many members does the board consist of? Ans: 7
Who appoints board members at the advice and consent of the senate?
Ans: The Governor
How long is a board term appointment? Ans: 3 years
What kind of members comprise the board? Ans: 4 members, 1 from
each congressional district
1 at large representative appointed from 3 nominees
1 member designated as a consumer representative
1 member elderly representative
How is the board "consumer representative" selected? Ans: Appointed
from the state at large, subject to confirmation by the Senate, but he or
she shall not be required to be appointed from a list submitted by the
licensed embalmers and funeral directors. Full voting member.
How is the board "elderly representative" selected? Ans: Not actively
engaged or retired from the FD/EM
60 years of age or older
Appointed from state at large subject to senate confirmation
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Not required to be appointed from submitted list by embalmers and
funeral directors. Full voting member
Can the elderly representative be the consumer representative? Ans:
No
No member shall serve more than ____ consecutive ___-year terms on
the board. Ans: 3
The Governor may remove any member of the board for: Ans:
incompetence or improper conduct.
How may vacancies caused by death, resignation, or removal before the
expiration of the term be filled? Ans: By the Governor for the remainder
of the term
The governor furnishes board members with a certificate of appointment
stating what? (3) Ans: The date of appointment
The date of expiration
Oath taken and date
True or False: Board members may receive expense reimbursements and
stipends in accordance with 25-16-901. Ans: True
The State Board must hold not less than __ meeting annually for the
purpose of selecting nominees for appointment of one term on the board.
Ans: 1
How long must the general public be given notice prior to a board
meeting? Ans: 30 days
The board must hold at least ___ examinations each year at convenient
times and places. Ans: 2
How many members comprise a quorum? Ans: 4
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How are board officers selected? Ans: They are selected from their own
membership.
What board offices are selected for the board? Ans: President, Vice-
President, and Secretary-Treasurer
If no member of the board is able for any reason to serve as secretary-
treasurer, how is this office selected? Ans: By majority vote, it may
employ a person to serve as secretary-treasurer, and that person is not
required to be a licensed embalmer or funeral director.
Duties of Secretary-Treasurer Ans: General supervision for the direction
of the office of the board
General supervision over field inspection and enforcement
Making public the procedures for making inquiries and complains
concerning FD, EM, and practices
Keep record of all registered licensed individuals and businesses
Supply list of licensed persons and funeral establishments to embalmers,
funeral directors, common carriers, hospitals, or others reasonably
entitled
Hold all moneys received by board to pay necessary and allowable
expenses for board operation
Give bond to State of Arkansas in sum as board may direct. Any
premiums payable for the bond shall be paid from the funds of the board.
The bond shall be deposited with the Auditor of State.
Receive and be paid annual salary not to exceed amount authorized by
law
Authorized to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in
performance of duties.
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What are the qualifications for position of Inspector? Ans: No fewer
than 5 years of active experience as an embalmer AND funeral director
licensed in this state.
True or False: The board may appoint an investigator who need not be a
licensed embalmer or funeral director? Ans: True
Who determines the duties of the inspector? Ans: The inspector shall
hold office at the pleasure of the BOARD who shall determine his or her
duties.
The _________________, with proper identification, is authorized to
enter the office, premises, establishment, or place of business of any
business in this state where the practice of embalming or funeral
directing is carried on, or where the practice is advertised as being
carried on. Ans: inspector
Under what purposes can an inspector enter a funeral establishment?
Ans: Inspecting the premises or establishment
Inspecting the license and registration of any licensee
Inspecting the manner and scope of training given to any apprentice
therein
Ensure compliance with all state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to
the funeral service
What gives the inspector permission to enter a business premises without
legal process for inspection? Ans: The licensee's acceptance of license
under 17-29-301
The ____________ is authorized to serve and execute any process
issued by any court under the provision of this chapter, to serve and
execute any papers or process issued by the board under the authority of
this subchapter and 17-29-301, and to perform such other duties as
prescribed or ordered by the board Ans: inspector
Arkansas State Board of Embalmers and
Funeral Directors LRR Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
How many members does the board consist of? Ans: 7
Who appoints board members at the advice and consent of the senate?
Ans: The Governor
How long is a board term appointment? Ans: 3 years
What kind of members comprise the board? Ans: 4 members, 1 from
each congressional district
1 at large representative appointed from 3 nominees
1 member designated as a consumer representative
1 member elderly representative
How is the board "consumer representative" selected? Ans: Appointed
from the state at large, subject to confirmation by the Senate, but he or
she shall not be required to be appointed from a list submitted by the
licensed embalmers and funeral directors. Full voting member.
How is the board "elderly representative" selected? Ans: Not actively
engaged or retired from the FD/EM
60 years of age or older
Appointed from state at large subject to senate confirmation
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Not required to be appointed from submitted list by embalmers and
funeral directors. Full voting member
Can the elderly representative be the consumer representative? Ans:
No
No member shall serve more than ____ consecutive ___-year terms on
the board. Ans: 3
The Governor may remove any member of the board for: Ans:
incompetence or improper conduct.
How may vacancies caused by death, resignation, or removal before the
expiration of the term be filled? Ans: By the Governor for the remainder
of the term
The governor furnishes board members with a certificate of appointment
stating what? (3) Ans: The date of appointment
The date of expiration
Oath taken and date
True or False: Board members may receive expense reimbursements and
stipends in accordance with 25-16-901. Ans: True
The State Board must hold not less than __ meeting annually for the
purpose of selecting nominees for appointment of one term on the board.
Ans: 1
How long must the general public be given notice prior to a board
meeting? Ans: 30 days
The board must hold at least ___ examinations each year at convenient
times and places. Ans: 2
How many members comprise a quorum? Ans: 4
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How are board officers selected? Ans: They are selected from their own
membership.
What board offices are selected for the board? Ans: President, Vice-
President, and Secretary-Treasurer
If no member of the board is able for any reason to serve as secretary-
treasurer, how is this office selected? Ans: By majority vote, it may
employ a person to serve as secretary-treasurer, and that person is not
required to be a licensed embalmer or funeral director.
Duties of Secretary-Treasurer Ans: General supervision for the direction
of the office of the board
General supervision over field inspection and enforcement
Making public the procedures for making inquiries and complains
concerning FD, EM, and practices
Keep record of all registered licensed individuals and businesses
Supply list of licensed persons and funeral establishments to embalmers,
funeral directors, common carriers, hospitals, or others reasonably
entitled
Hold all moneys received by board to pay necessary and allowable
expenses for board operation
Give bond to State of Arkansas in sum as board may direct. Any
premiums payable for the bond shall be paid from the funds of the board.
The bond shall be deposited with the Auditor of State.
Receive and be paid annual salary not to exceed amount authorized by
law
Authorized to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in
performance of duties.
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What are the qualifications for position of Inspector? Ans: No fewer
than 5 years of active experience as an embalmer AND funeral director
licensed in this state.
True or False: The board may appoint an investigator who need not be a
licensed embalmer or funeral director? Ans: True
Who determines the duties of the inspector? Ans: The inspector shall
hold office at the pleasure of the BOARD who shall determine his or her
duties.
The _________________, with proper identification, is authorized to
enter the office, premises, establishment, or place of business of any
business in this state where the practice of embalming or funeral
directing is carried on, or where the practice is advertised as being
carried on. Ans: inspector
Under what purposes can an inspector enter a funeral establishment?
Ans: Inspecting the premises or establishment
Inspecting the license and registration of any licensee
Inspecting the manner and scope of training given to any apprentice
therein
Ensure compliance with all state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to
the funeral service
What gives the inspector permission to enter a business premises without
legal process for inspection? Ans: The licensee's acceptance of license
under 17-29-301
The ____________ is authorized to serve and execute any process
issued by any court under the provision of this chapter, to serve and
execute any papers or process issued by the board under the authority of
this subchapter and 17-29-301, and to perform such other duties as
prescribed or ordered by the board Ans: inspector
