(1) There is created the Circuit Clerks Continuing Education Board which shall be composed of the following seven (7) members: Five (5) members of the Arkansas Circuit Clerks Association, designated by the Arkansas Circuit Clerks Association;
(2) The Auditor of State or a person designated by him or her; and
(3) One (1) member designated by the Association of Arkansas Counties.
(4) It shall be the responsibility of the board to establish a continuing education program for the circuit clerks of the various counties in the state.
(5) The program shall be designed to better equip persons elected to serve as circuit clerks to carry out their official responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. The program shall include requirements and procedures for an effective certification program for circuit clerks.
(6) It shall also be the responsibility of the board to disburse any funds made available to it from the Circuit Clerks Continuing Education Fund and to establish and maintain a continuing education program and a certification program for circuit clerks.