(a)
(1) If approved by the Director of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission may make overtime payments to wildlife officers or other employees who are currently assigned or may be assigned by the director or his or her designee to special law enforcement task forces, special operations, or other special programs reimbursable to the commission by federal or local authorities.
(2) Overtime payments under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be made from funds and appropriations provided for overtime payments.
(b) Overtime payments under this section shall be:
(1) Processed through the state accounting system; and
(2) In addition to the regular salaries and benefits accruing to the employees eligible for overtime payments under this section.