(a)

1. (1) Marker application and all supporting documents (copies of primary sources and location map) should be sent by the sponsor group to the Historical Marker Program Coordinator who verifies that all required documentation with citations is complete.
2. (2) If the application is incomplete, then the coordinator will return materials to the sponsor detailing needed information.
3. (3) If the application is complete, then the coordinator gives the materials to the Historical Marker Program Review Committee for thorough examination.

(b) The committee consists of:

1. (1) The coordinator;
2. (2) An Arkansas Historic Preservation Program representative;
3. (3) The State Historian or his or her designee; and
4. (4) Two (2) additional Arkansas history academics appointed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.

(c)

1. (1) Once it is determined that the proposed marker is eligible, then the marker text will be drafted.
2. (2) The sponsor will be sent a copy for review of text accuracy only.

(d)

1. (1) Once the sponsor receives the proposed text, any comments or changes must be returned within thirty (30) days or the application will be considered void.

2. (2) If the committee declines to make the changes submitted by the sponsor, the sponsor can:

   1. (A) Accept the initial text; or
   2. (B) Withdraw the marker application.
3. (3) Final approval of marker text rests with the committee.

(e)

1. (1) Once final marker approval notification has been given by the committee, then the sponsor's half of marker payment and the additional maintenance fee will be requested.
2. (2) Marker price includes prepaid delivery to anywhere in Arkansas.
3. (3) This amount must be sent within thirty (30) days of receipt of final approval.
4. (4) Marker will be ordered after payment is received with delivery time depending on the marker vendor.

(f)

1. (1) Marker will be shipped by vendor to sponsor group/organization address (no private residences).

2. (2) Once the marker is delivered, the sponsor can then:

   1. (A) Make the necessary arrangements for installation; and
   2. (B) Begin planning the dedication ceremony.

(g)

1. (1) Dedication ceremonies offer a wonderful way to present the history that the marker commemorates to the community, both to those present at the unveiling and to the larger community through press coverage.

2. (2) These ceremonies are a chance to:

   1. (A) Honor the sponsor;
   2. (B) Have the participation of local officials and media; and
   3. (C) Celebrate the uniqueness and importance of our state.
3. (3) The Division of Arkansas Heritage will promote the event, and, schedule permitting, a representative of the division will attend the dedication and deliver a short address.

(h)

1. (1) The Arkansas Historical Marker Program is funded by the one-eighth-cent conservation tax, which is a limited source shared by many programs.
2. (2) Applications will be funded only as funds are available.
3. (3) Not every application can be funded.