(a)
- (1) A member appointed by the Governor who shall be absent from three (3) successive regular meetings without attending any intermediary called special meetings shall be subject to removal in the event he or she fails to present to the Governor a satisfactory excuse for such absence.
- (2) In that event, such unexcused absence shall be forthwith certified to the Governor by the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, pursuant to Arkansas Code § 25-16-804.
(b)
- (1) Within thirty (30) calendar days after each regular commission meeting, the Secretary of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall notify the Governor in writing of any member who has been absent from three (3) successive regular meetings without attending any intermediary called special meetings.
- (2) The notice to the Governor shall include a copy of all meeting notices and attendance records for the past year.
- (c) Any member referred to the Governor because of excessive absences shall not be entitled to any per diem, stipend, or expense reimbursement for travel to or attendance at subsequent meetings until the member receives notice from the Governor that the member has been excused for the absences, pursuant to Arkansas Code § 25-16-804.