Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-201: Old State House Commission - Purpose and creation

There is created and established at the seat of government the Old State House Commission for the purposes of:

(1) Providing comprehensive and uniform jurisdiction over the sites, buildings, and objects, past and prospective, which will illustrate for all time the struggles and triumphs, the self-respectand pride, of the progenitors of Arkansas, and also of the present and succeeding generations when they shall themselves have become parts of its history;

(2) Determining from time to time which of these sites, buildings, and objects in addition to those already made available to public enjoyment possesses exceptional commemorative value;

(3) Protecting these sites, buildings, and objects against deterioration and casualty; and

(4) Improving, beautifying, preserving, and rendering these sites convenient for appropriate use and public inspection.