Ark. Code Ann. § 14-317-107 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 317 / Section 14-317-107
District as body corporate
Status: in_force

Each district shall be a body corporate with power to sue and to be sued, and it shall have a corporate seal. Acts 1955, No. 367, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1203.

Each district shall be a body corporate with power to sue and to be sued, and it shall have a corporate seal.

Acts 1955, No. 367, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1203.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-901 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-54-901
Municipal authority
Status: in_force

Incorporated towns and cities of the first and second class are empowered to order the owner of lots and other real property within their towns or cities to cut weeds; to remove garbage, rubbish, and other unsightly and unsanitary articles and things upon the property; and to eliminate, fill up, or remove stagnant pools of water or any other unsanitary thing, place, or condition which might become a breeding place for mosquitoes, flies, and germs harmful to the health of the community, after the town or city has provided therefor by an ordinance to that effect. Acts 1943, No. 100, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2325.

Incorporated towns and cities of the first and second class are empowered to order the owner of lots and other real property within their towns or cities to cut weeds; to remove garbage, rubbish, and other unsightly and unsanitary articles and things upon the property; and to eliminate, fill up, or remove stagnant pools of water or any other unsanitary thing, place, or condition which might become a breeding place for mosquitoes, flies, and germs harmful to the health of the community, after the town or city has provided therefor by an ordinance to that effect.

Acts 1943, No. 100, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2325.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-359-118 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 359 / Section 14-359-118
Records and reports
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners shall keep a record of all revenues and expenditures of the airport and its related properties and facilities and shall submit monthly reports to the mayor and city council. (b) (1) (A) It shall be the duty of the airport commissioners to prepare and file an annual report of the financial affairs and conditions of the municipal airport and its related properties and facilities, annually by January 15 and the first Monday in February thereafter. (B) The report shall be filed in the office of the clerk or recorder of the municipality and shall be subject to the inspection of any citizen of the state. (2) (A) The report shall set out a full detailed, complete, and correct statement of all receipts of every kind since the last report, showing the source thereof, and all disbursements of every kind showing date, amount, number, and purposes of each voucher, to whom issued, and the date cancelled, if cancelled. (B) The report shall show: (i) The full financial condition of the airport and its related properties and facilities; (ii) The status of its bonded debt, if any; and (iii) Every other detail necessary to a full and thorough understanding from the report of the actual financial condition of the municipal airport. (3) The report shall be verified by the airport board of commissioners. (c) The commissioners shall also furnish such other and further reports, data, and information as may be requested by the mayor or city council. Acts 1949, No. 53, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-513.

(a) The commissioners shall keep a record of all revenues and expenditures of the airport and its related properties and facilities and shall submit monthly reports to the mayor and city council.

(b) (1) (A) It shall be the duty of the airport commissioners to prepare and file an annual report of the financial affairs and conditions of the municipal airport and its related properties and facilities, annually by January 15 and the first Monday in February thereafter. (B) The report shall be filed in the office of the clerk or recorder of the municipality and shall be subject to the inspection of any citizen of the state. (2) (A) The report shall set out a full detailed, complete, and correct statement of all receipts of every kind since the last report, showing the source thereof, and all disbursements of every kind showing date, amount, number, and purposes of each voucher, to whom issued, and the date cancelled, if cancelled. (B) The report shall show: (i) The full financial condition of the airport and its related properties and facilities; (ii) The status of its bonded debt, if any; and (iii) Every other detail necessary to a full and thorough understanding from the report of the actual financial condition of the municipal airport. (3) The report shall be verified by the airport board of commissioners.

(1) (A) It shall be the duty of the airport commissioners to prepare and file an annual report of the financial affairs and conditions of the municipal airport and its related properties and facilities, annually by January 15 and the first Monday in February thereafter. (B) The report shall be filed in the office of the clerk or recorder of the municipality and shall be subject to the inspection of any citizen of the state.

(A) It shall be the duty of the airport commissioners to prepare and file an annual report of the financial affairs and conditions of the municipal airport and its related properties and facilities, annually by January 15 and the first Monday in February thereafter.

(B) The report shall be filed in the office of the clerk or recorder of the municipality and shall be subject to the inspection of any citizen of the state.

(2) (A) The report shall set out a full detailed, complete, and correct statement of all receipts of every kind since the last report, showing the source thereof, and all disbursements of every kind showing date, amount, number, and purposes of each voucher, to whom issued, and the date cancelled, if cancelled. (B) The report shall show: (i) The full financial condition of the airport and its related properties and facilities; (ii) The status of its bonded debt, if any; and (iii) Every other detail necessary to a full and thorough understanding from the report of the actual financial condition of the municipal airport.

(A) The report shall set out a full detailed, complete, and correct statement of all receipts of every kind since the last report, showing the source thereof, and all disbursements of every kind showing date, amount, number, and purposes of each voucher, to whom issued, and the date cancelled, if cancelled.

(B) The report shall show: (i) The full financial condition of the airport and its related properties and facilities; (ii) The status of its bonded debt, if any; and (iii) Every other detail necessary to a full and thorough understanding from the report of the actual financial condition of the municipal airport.

(i) The full financial condition of the airport and its related properties and facilities;

(ii) The status of its bonded debt, if any; and

(iii) Every other detail necessary to a full and thorough understanding from the report of the actual financial condition of the municipal airport.

(3) The report shall be verified by the airport board of commissioners.

(c) The commissioners shall also furnish such other and further reports, data, and information as may be requested by the mayor or city council.

Acts 1949, No. 53, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-513.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-167-218 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 167 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-167-218
Bonds - Tax exemption
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this subchapter and interest on them shall be exempt from all state, county, municipal, and school district taxes. Acts 1981, No. 53, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2411.

Bonds issued under this subchapter and interest on them shall be exempt from all state, county, municipal, and school district taxes.

Acts 1981, No. 53, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2411.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-123-604 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 123 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-123-604
Contracts during pendency of petition
Status: in_force

During the pendency of the petition under § 14-123-602 and before the hearing on the petition, the county court may prohibit the commissioners of the district subject to the terms of this subchapter at the time of the filing of the petition from the making of contracts, the pledging of assessments or betterments, the incurring of new indebtedness, or the issuance of bonds or other obligations of the district. Added by Act 2021, No. 266,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

During the pendency of the petition under § 14-123-602 and before the hearing on the petition, the county court may prohibit the commissioners of the district subject to the terms of this subchapter at the time of the filing of the petition from the making of contracts, the pledging of assessments or betterments, the incurring of new indebtedness, or the issuance of bonds or other obligations of the district.

Added by Act 2021, No. 266,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-186-309 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 186 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-186-309
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Revenue bonds may be issued under this subchapter for the purpose of refunding any obligations issued under this subchapter. (2) Refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued under this subchapter into a single issue. (b) (1) When bonds are issued under this section for refunding purposes, the bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. (2) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement of them. (c) (1) All refunding bonds issued under this subchapter shall, in all respects, be authorized, issued, and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this subchapter and shall have all the attributes of these bonds. (2) The ordinance under which the refunding bonds are issued may provide that any of the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on the revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the obligations refunded by them. Acts 1937, No. 231, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 9709; Acts 1947, No. 189, § 3; 1967, No. 69, § 1; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 1; 1973, No. 87, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2704.

(a) (1) Revenue bonds may be issued under this subchapter for the purpose of refunding any obligations issued under this subchapter. (2) Refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued under this subchapter into a single issue.

(1) Revenue bonds may be issued under this subchapter for the purpose of refunding any obligations issued under this subchapter.

(2) Refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued under this subchapter into a single issue.

(b) (1) When bonds are issued under this section for refunding purposes, the bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. (2) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement of them.

(1) When bonds are issued under this section for refunding purposes, the bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations.

(2) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement of them.

(c) (1) All refunding bonds issued under this subchapter shall, in all respects, be authorized, issued, and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this subchapter and shall have all the attributes of these bonds. (2) The ordinance under which the refunding bonds are issued may provide that any of the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on the revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the obligations refunded by them.

(1) All refunding bonds issued under this subchapter shall, in all respects, be authorized, issued, and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this subchapter and shall have all the attributes of these bonds.

(2) The ordinance under which the refunding bonds are issued may provide that any of the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on the revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the obligations refunded by them.

Acts 1937, No. 231, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 9709; Acts 1947, No. 189, § 3; 1967, No. 69, § 1; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 1; 1973, No. 87, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2704.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-221 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-164-221
Default in payment of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) In the event of a default in the payment of the principal of, or interest on, any revenue bonds issued under this subchapter, any court having jurisdiction may appoint a receiver to take charge of the land, buildings, or facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, equipped, or improved, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of revenue bonds issued under this subchapter, upon which land, buildings, or facilities, or any part thereof, there is a mortgage lien securing the revenue bonds with reference to which there is such a default in the payment of principal or interest. (b) The receiver shall have the power to operate and maintain the land, buildings, or facilities and to charge and collect rates or rents sufficient to provide for the payment of the principal of, and interest on, the bonds, after providing for the payment of any cost of receivership and operating expenses of the land, buildings, or facilities, and to apply the income and revenues derived from the land, buildings, or facilities in conformity with this subchapter and the ordinance, order, or indenture authorizing or securing the bonds. (c) When the default has been cured, the receivership shall be ended and the properties returned to the municipality or county. (d) The relief afforded by this section shall be construed to be in addition and supplemental to the remedies that may be afforded the trustee for the bondholders and the bondholders in the ordinance, order, or indenture authorizing or securing the bonds and shall be so granted and administered as to accord full recognition to priority rights of bondholders as to the pledge of revenues from, and mortgage lien on, the land, buildings, or facilities as specified in, and fixed by, the ordinances, orders, or indentures authorizing or securing successive bond issues. Acts 1960 (Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 9; 1961, No. 48, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1609.

(a) In the event of a default in the payment of the principal of, or interest on, any revenue bonds issued under this subchapter, any court having jurisdiction may appoint a receiver to take charge of the land, buildings, or facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, equipped, or improved, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of revenue bonds issued under this subchapter, upon which land, buildings, or facilities, or any part thereof, there is a mortgage lien securing the revenue bonds with reference to which there is such a default in the payment of principal or interest.

(b) The receiver shall have the power to operate and maintain the land, buildings, or facilities and to charge and collect rates or rents sufficient to provide for the payment of the principal of, and interest on, the bonds, after providing for the payment of any cost of receivership and operating expenses of the land, buildings, or facilities, and to apply the income and revenues derived from the land, buildings, or facilities in conformity with this subchapter and the ordinance, order, or indenture authorizing or securing the bonds.

(c) When the default has been cured, the receivership shall be ended and the properties returned to the municipality or county.

(d) The relief afforded by this section shall be construed to be in addition and supplemental to the remedies that may be afforded the trustee for the bondholders and the bondholders in the ordinance, order, or indenture authorizing or securing the bonds and shall be so granted and administered as to accord full recognition to priority rights of bondholders as to the pledge of revenues from, and mortgage lien on, the land, buildings, or facilities as specified in, and fixed by, the ordinances, orders, or indentures authorizing or securing successive bond issues.

Acts 1960 (Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 9; 1961, No. 48, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1609.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-386-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 386 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-386-101
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1891, No. 158, § 8, p. 272; C. & M. Dig., § 4666; Pope's Dig., § 5754; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1310.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1891, No. 158, § 8, p. 272; C. & M. Dig., § 4666; Pope's Dig., § 5754; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1310.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-269-305 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 269 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-269-305
Commissioners - Park fund
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners appointed pursuant to this subchapter shall have the authority to utilize all revenues derived from the operation of the parks and recreation program in the operation of the parks and recreation program. (b) (1) All funds derived from the use of the parks and recreation program shall be segregated into a park fund, which fund shall be used exclusively in the operation of the parks and recreation program by the commissioners. (2) Moneys in the fund shall not be mingled with other funds of the city and shall be handled exclusively by the commissioners. (c) (1) The commissioners shall furnish the city a five thousand dollar ($5,000) surety bond that will serve to insure the city against any misappropriation or mishandling of funds. (2) The surety on the bond shall be a reputable surety corporation. (3) The premium on the bond shall be paid from moneys from the park fund. (d) (1) The commissioners shall receive no salary for their services but shall be reimbursed from the park fund for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. (2) The park fund may also be expended by the commissioners, as they deem best, for the purpose of obtaining attractions to be staged as a part of the parks and recreation program. Acts 1949, No. 471, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3628.

(a) The commissioners appointed pursuant to this subchapter shall have the authority to utilize all revenues derived from the operation of the parks and recreation program in the operation of the parks and recreation program.

(b) (1) All funds derived from the use of the parks and recreation program shall be segregated into a park fund, which fund shall be used exclusively in the operation of the parks and recreation program by the commissioners. (2) Moneys in the fund shall not be mingled with other funds of the city and shall be handled exclusively by the commissioners.

(1) All funds derived from the use of the parks and recreation program shall be segregated into a park fund, which fund shall be used exclusively in the operation of the parks and recreation program by the commissioners.

(2) Moneys in the fund shall not be mingled with other funds of the city and shall be handled exclusively by the commissioners.

(c) (1) The commissioners shall furnish the city a five thousand dollar ($5,000) surety bond that will serve to insure the city against any misappropriation or mishandling of funds. (2) The surety on the bond shall be a reputable surety corporation. (3) The premium on the bond shall be paid from moneys from the park fund.

(1) The commissioners shall furnish the city a five thousand dollar ($5,000) surety bond that will serve to insure the city against any misappropriation or mishandling of funds.

(2) The surety on the bond shall be a reputable surety corporation.

(3) The premium on the bond shall be paid from moneys from the park fund.

(d) (1) The commissioners shall receive no salary for their services but shall be reimbursed from the park fund for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. (2) The park fund may also be expended by the commissioners, as they deem best, for the purpose of obtaining attractions to be staged as a part of the parks and recreation program.

(1) The commissioners shall receive no salary for their services but shall be reimbursed from the park fund for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

(2) The park fund may also be expended by the commissioners, as they deem best, for the purpose of obtaining attractions to be staged as a part of the parks and recreation program.

Acts 1949, No. 471, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3628.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-55-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 55 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-55-303
Form of ordinance ballot question
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the ballot in an election on an ordinance proposed by initiative shall plainly state the title of the ordinance to be voted on, followed by the words: "FOR PROPOSED INITIATIVE NO. __________________ AGAINST PROPOSED INITIATIVE NO. __________________". (2) If the election is for repeal of an ordinance by referendum petition, the ballot in the election shall plainly state the title of the ordinance to be voted on followed by the words: "FOR REPEAL OF THE ORDINANCE NO. __________________ AGAINST REPEAL OF THE ORDINANCE NO. __________________". (b) The ballot in an election on a referred measure shall plainly state the title of the referred measure, followed by the words: "FOR REFERRED MEASURE (OR ORDINANCE OR AMENDMENT) NO. __________________ AGAINST REFERRED MEASURE (OR ORDINANCE OR AMENDMENT) NO. __________________". Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 3,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 2,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2015, No. 1036,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the ballot in an election on an ordinance proposed by initiative shall plainly state the title of the ordinance to be voted on, followed by the words: "FOR PROPOSED INITIATIVE NO. __________________ AGAINST PROPOSED INITIATIVE NO. __________________". (2) If the election is for repeal of an ordinance by referendum petition, the ballot in the election shall plainly state the title of the ordinance to be voted on followed by the words: "FOR REPEAL OF THE ORDINANCE NO. __________________ AGAINST REPEAL OF THE ORDINANCE NO. __________________".

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the ballot in an election on an ordinance proposed by initiative shall plainly state the title of the ordinance to be voted on, followed by the words: "FOR PROPOSED INITIATIVE NO. __________________ AGAINST PROPOSED INITIATIVE NO. __________________".

"FOR PROPOSED INITIATIVE NO. __________________

AGAINST PROPOSED INITIATIVE NO. __________________".

(2) If the election is for repeal of an ordinance by referendum petition, the ballot in the election shall plainly state the title of the ordinance to be voted on followed by the words: "FOR REPEAL OF THE ORDINANCE NO. __________________ AGAINST REPEAL OF THE ORDINANCE NO. __________________".

"FOR REPEAL OF THE ORDINANCE NO. __________________

AGAINST REPEAL OF THE ORDINANCE NO. __________________".

(b) The ballot in an election on a referred measure shall plainly state the title of the referred measure, followed by the words: "FOR REFERRED MEASURE (OR ORDINANCE OR AMENDMENT) NO. __________________ AGAINST REFERRED MEASURE (OR ORDINANCE OR AMENDMENT) NO. __________________".

"FOR REFERRED MEASURE (OR ORDINANCE OR AMENDMENT) NO. __________________

AGAINST REFERRED MEASURE (OR ORDINANCE OR AMENDMENT) NO. __________________".

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 3,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 2,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1036,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-166-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 166 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-166-204
Allocation of payments
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to make payments from time to time to officially recognized organizations of planning and development districts from state funds appropriated for that purpose. (2) Payments shall be scheduled as nearly as possible to begin on July 1 of each fiscal year and on the first day of each calendar quarter thereafter. (b) (1) Funds appropriated for payments to recognized organizations of planning and development districts shall be allocated, in equal shares, among the initial eight (8) recognized districts as established in § 14-166-202 . (2) If, in the future, any change occurs in the district boundaries of any of the initial eight (8) districts, as authorized in § 14-166-202 , the number one (1) allocation of appropriated funds to the former districts which comprise counties reorganized in the new district shall be apportioned to the new district in accordance with equitable criteria established by the Department of Finance and Administration and published in advance prior to the establishment of the new district. Acts 1969, No. 118, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-327.

(a) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to make payments from time to time to officially recognized organizations of planning and development districts from state funds appropriated for that purpose. (2) Payments shall be scheduled as nearly as possible to begin on July 1 of each fiscal year and on the first day of each calendar quarter thereafter.

(1) The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to make payments from time to time to officially recognized organizations of planning and development districts from state funds appropriated for that purpose.

(2) Payments shall be scheduled as nearly as possible to begin on July 1 of each fiscal year and on the first day of each calendar quarter thereafter.

(b) (1) Funds appropriated for payments to recognized organizations of planning and development districts shall be allocated, in equal shares, among the initial eight (8) recognized districts as established in § 14-166-202 . (2) If, in the future, any change occurs in the district boundaries of any of the initial eight (8) districts, as authorized in § 14-166-202 , the number one (1) allocation of appropriated funds to the former districts which comprise counties reorganized in the new district shall be apportioned to the new district in accordance with equitable criteria established by the Department of Finance and Administration and published in advance prior to the establishment of the new district.

(1) Funds appropriated for payments to recognized organizations of planning and development districts shall be allocated, in equal shares, among the initial eight (8) recognized districts as established in § 14-166-202 .

(2) If, in the future, any change occurs in the district boundaries of any of the initial eight (8) districts, as authorized in § 14-166-202 , the number one (1) allocation of appropriated funds to the former districts which comprise counties reorganized in the new district shall be apportioned to the new district in accordance with equitable criteria established by the Department of Finance and Administration and published in advance prior to the establishment of the new district.

Acts 1969, No. 118, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-327.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-118-311 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 118 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-118-311
Payment of assessment - Interest
Status: in_force

The assessment of benefits shall bear interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum and shall be payable only in installments as levied. Acts 1983, No. 432, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1029.

The assessment of benefits shall bear interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum and shall be payable only in installments as levied.

Acts 1983, No. 432, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1029.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-118-304 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 118 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-118-304
Preconditions for extension of powers
Status: in_force

When an improvement district has been established by order of the circuit court pursuant to the provisions of §§ 14-118-101 - 14-118-114 , commissioners for the improvement district have been appointed by order of the circuit court, an assessment of benefits has been made and approved by order of the circuit court in that district, and the project for the improvement of the rivers, tributaries, or streams by the United States with which the improvement district was intended to cooperate has not been completed by the United States and work thereon has ceased, the improvement district may have the additional powers specified in this subchapter by proceeding as provided in this subchapter. Acts 1983, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1024.

When an improvement district has been established by order of the circuit court pursuant to the provisions of §§ 14-118-101 - 14-118-114 , commissioners for the improvement district have been appointed by order of the circuit court, an assessment of benefits has been made and approved by order of the circuit court in that district, and the project for the improvement of the rivers, tributaries, or streams by the United States with which the improvement district was intended to cooperate has not been completed by the United States and work thereon has ceased, the improvement district may have the additional powers specified in this subchapter by proceeding as provided in this subchapter.

Acts 1983, No. 432, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1024.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-49-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-49-204
Chair of commission
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The chair of the commission for each biennial period shall be the member whose term first expires. (2) The member of the commission whose term shall next expire shall serve as chair during the last two (2) years of his or her term. (b) The chair shall preside over all meetings of the commission and be its executive officer. (c) In the absence of the chair, the board shall elect one (1) of its number to act instead of the chair during the absence of the chair. Acts 1937, No. 322, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-1301, 19-1302.

(a) (1) The chair of the commission for each biennial period shall be the member whose term first expires. (2) The member of the commission whose term shall next expire shall serve as chair during the last two (2) years of his or her term.

(1) The chair of the commission for each biennial period shall be the member whose term first expires.

(2) The member of the commission whose term shall next expire shall serve as chair during the last two (2) years of his or her term.

(b) The chair shall preside over all meetings of the commission and be its executive officer.

(c) In the absence of the chair, the board shall elect one (1) of its number to act instead of the chair during the absence of the chair.

Acts 1937, No. 322, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-1301, 19-1302.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-23-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-23-109
Time limit on payment of allowed claims
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever any claim of any person for services rendered any county in this state or material furnished shall have been adjusted and allowed by the county court and ordered paid, it shall be the duty of the person for whom the allowance shall have been made to call on the county clerk of the county in which the allowance is made within three (3) years from the date of the allowance and procure a warrant on the treasurer of the county in which the allowance shall have been made. (2) All allowances shall be barred if not demanded within three (3) years from the date of their allowance. (3) All warrants issued by any county clerk and remaining unclaimed in his or her possession shall be cancelled by the county court whenever the allowances on which they are based shall be barred under this section. (b) At the expiration of three (3) years from the date of the allowances, if the claimant has not demanded his or her warrant from the clerk, it shall be the duty of the clerk to enter a marginal note on the county court record to the effect that the claim is barred by limitation, and it shall be unlawful for any clerk to issue any warrant based upon the claim thereafter, and the claimants shall not thereafter be allowed anything for that particular service or material furnished, by revival or otherwise. Acts 1895, No. 135, §§ 1, 2, p. 198; C. & M. Dig., §§ 2003, 2004; Pope's Dig., §§ 2549, 2550; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-713, 17-714.

(a) (1) Whenever any claim of any person for services rendered any county in this state or material furnished shall have been adjusted and allowed by the county court and ordered paid, it shall be the duty of the person for whom the allowance shall have been made to call on the county clerk of the county in which the allowance is made within three (3) years from the date of the allowance and procure a warrant on the treasurer of the county in which the allowance shall have been made. (2) All allowances shall be barred if not demanded within three (3) years from the date of their allowance. (3) All warrants issued by any county clerk and remaining unclaimed in his or her possession shall be cancelled by the county court whenever the allowances on which they are based shall be barred under this section.

(1) Whenever any claim of any person for services rendered any county in this state or material furnished shall have been adjusted and allowed by the county court and ordered paid, it shall be the duty of the person for whom the allowance shall have been made to call on the county clerk of the county in which the allowance is made within three (3) years from the date of the allowance and procure a warrant on the treasurer of the county in which the allowance shall have been made.

(2) All allowances shall be barred if not demanded within three (3) years from the date of their allowance.

(3) All warrants issued by any county clerk and remaining unclaimed in his or her possession shall be cancelled by the county court whenever the allowances on which they are based shall be barred under this section.

(b) At the expiration of three (3) years from the date of the allowances, if the claimant has not demanded his or her warrant from the clerk, it shall be the duty of the clerk to enter a marginal note on the county court record to the effect that the claim is barred by limitation, and it shall be unlawful for any clerk to issue any warrant based upon the claim thereafter, and the claimants shall not thereafter be allowed anything for that particular service or material furnished, by revival or otherwise.

Acts 1895, No. 135, §§ 1, 2, p. 198; C. & M. Dig., §§ 2003, 2004; Pope's Dig., §§ 2549, 2550; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-713, 17-714.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-321-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 321 / Section 14-321-102
Commissioners
Status: in_force

In all viaduct districts described in § 14-321-101 , commissioners shall be elected in the manner provided by the laws applying to such districts respectively. Acts 1923 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 21, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 6548; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1307.

In all viaduct districts described in § 14-321-101 , commissioners shall be elected in the manner provided by the laws applying to such districts respectively.

Acts 1923 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 21, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 6548; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1307.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-206-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 206 / Section 14-206-111
Order - Findings of fact
Status: in_force

In rendering a decision on the application for approval of the acquisition, the commission shall issue and serve upon all parties an order, which shall include, or be accompanied by, findings of fact stating its reasons for the action taken. Acts 1987, No. 110, § 7.

In rendering a decision on the application for approval of the acquisition, the commission shall issue and serve upon all parties an order, which shall include, or be accompanied by, findings of fact stating its reasons for the action taken.

Acts 1987, No. 110, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-360-301 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 360 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-360-301
Authority granted cumulative
Status: in_force

The authority granted by this subchapter shall be cumulative and granted in addition to any authority previously granted by other acts, specifically including but not limited to all authority granted by Acts 1949, No. 53, known as the "Airport Commission Act". Acts 1959, No. 175, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-523.

The authority granted by this subchapter shall be cumulative and granted in addition to any authority previously granted by other acts, specifically including but not limited to all authority granted by Acts 1949, No. 53, known as the "Airport Commission Act".

Acts 1959, No. 175, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-523.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-140-208 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 140 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-140-208
Construction - Contracts
Status: in_force

(a) The market authority is authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed, public market facilities including buildings, structures, equipment, entrances, exits, fencing, and all other accessories necessary or desirable for the safety or convenience of persons using the facilities. (b) The contracts for any market facilities are to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in the same manner as contracts are authorized by law to be awarded in connection with highways or streets within the jurisdiction of the respective market authority. Acts 1949, No. 300, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3312.

(a) The market authority is authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed, public market facilities including buildings, structures, equipment, entrances, exits, fencing, and all other accessories necessary or desirable for the safety or convenience of persons using the facilities.

(b) The contracts for any market facilities are to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in the same manner as contracts are authorized by law to be awarded in connection with highways or streets within the jurisdiction of the respective market authority.

Acts 1949, No. 300, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3312.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-59-118 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 59 / Section 14-59-118
Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipal treasurer who refuses or neglects to maintain the books and records provided in this chapter shall be deemed guilty of malfeasance. (b) Upon conviction in circuit court, the treasurer shall be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and shall be removed from office. Acts 2001, No. 1062, § 7.

(a) Any municipal treasurer who refuses or neglects to maintain the books and records provided in this chapter shall be deemed guilty of malfeasance.

(b) Upon conviction in circuit court, the treasurer shall be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and shall be removed from office.

Acts 2001, No. 1062, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-804 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-14-804
Regulatory powers
Status: in_force

The power of a county government to provide services includes the power to exercise regulatory powers in conjunction with the services. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 72; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3804.

The power of a county government to provide services includes the power to exercise regulatory powers in conjunction with the services.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 72; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3804.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-517 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-164-517
Bonds - Conversion
Status: in_force

The municipality or the county may make provision in the ordinance or order for the manner and circumstances in which and under which bonds issued under § 14-164-508 may, in the future at the request of the holders or registered owners thereof, be converted into bonds of smaller denomination, which bonds of smaller denomination may in turn be either coupon bonds payable to bearer or bonds registrable as to principal only, or bonds registrable as to both principal and interest. Acts 1985, No. 1017, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1277.

The municipality or the county may make provision in the ordinance or order for the manner and circumstances in which and under which bonds issued under § 14-164-508 may, in the future at the request of the holders or registered owners thereof, be converted into bonds of smaller denomination, which bonds of smaller denomination may in turn be either coupon bonds payable to bearer or bonds registrable as to principal only, or bonds registrable as to both principal and interest.

Acts 1985, No. 1017, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1277.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-140-206 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 140 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-140-206
Design and location
Status: in_force

(a) The market authority is authorized to so design and locate, subject to approval of the planning commission, any market facilities as to best serve the public purpose for which these facilities are intended. (b) These facilities may consist of: (1) Lots, improved or unimproved; (2) Single or multilevel buildings; and (3) Such other structures and accessories that may be deemed necessary by the market authority. Acts 1949, No. 300, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3309.

(a) The market authority is authorized to so design and locate, subject to approval of the planning commission, any market facilities as to best serve the public purpose for which these facilities are intended.

(b) These facilities may consist of: (1) Lots, improved or unimproved; (2) Single or multilevel buildings; and (3) Such other structures and accessories that may be deemed necessary by the market authority.

(1) Lots, improved or unimproved;

(2) Single or multilevel buildings; and

(3) Such other structures and accessories that may be deemed necessary by the market authority.

Acts 1949, No. 300, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3309.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-1003 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 10 / Section 14-169-1003
Authority to acquire
Status: in_force

(a) Any county, city, or incorporated town in the State of Arkansas is empowered to execute with the United States, through any of its agencies, contracts for the acquisition of houses, housing facilities, housing projects, sewer and water plants and facilities which are necessary to the operation of the housing facilities, and other real, personal, or mixed properties which have been or may be declared surplus by the federal government. (b) The contract may provide for outright purchase for cash or on terms or the lease of the properties from the federal government. Acts 1947, No. 250, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3064, 19-3065.

(a) Any county, city, or incorporated town in the State of Arkansas is empowered to execute with the United States, through any of its agencies, contracts for the acquisition of houses, housing facilities, housing projects, sewer and water plants and facilities which are necessary to the operation of the housing facilities, and other real, personal, or mixed properties which have been or may be declared surplus by the federal government.

(b) The contract may provide for outright purchase for cash or on terms or the lease of the properties from the federal government.

Acts 1947, No. 250, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3064, 19-3065.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-17-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-17-303
Contents of joint agreement
Status: in_force

(a) The cooperating cities and counties which join to create a metropolitan or regional planning commission shall determine through joint agreement the number and qualifications of the members of the commission. (b) The joint agreement shall also provide for the manner of cooperation and the means and methods of the operation and functioning of the commission, including the employment of a director of planning and such staff and consultants as it may require, the proportionate share of costs and expenses, and the purchase of property and materials for the use of the commission. (c) The joint agreement may also allow for the addition of other public bodies to the cooperative arrangement. Acts 1955, No. 26, § 3; 1967, No. 29, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2822.

(a) The cooperating cities and counties which join to create a metropolitan or regional planning commission shall determine through joint agreement the number and qualifications of the members of the commission.

(b) The joint agreement shall also provide for the manner of cooperation and the means and methods of the operation and functioning of the commission, including the employment of a director of planning and such staff and consultants as it may require, the proportionate share of costs and expenses, and the purchase of property and materials for the use of the commission.

(c) The joint agreement may also allow for the addition of other public bodies to the cooperative arrangement.

Acts 1955, No. 26, § 3; 1967, No. 29, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2822.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-387-306 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 387 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-387-306
Exemption of townships from district
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the legal electors residing within the territory of any one (1) township included in the adoption shall have the right to file their petition with the court within sixty (60) days after the election showing cause why the township should not be included with the other townships where the adoption has been made. (b) (1) If the petitioners and qualified electors shall show good and valid reason why the territory of the townships should not be governed by the order and shall, before the filing of the petition, give fifteen (15) days' notice, by publication, of their intention of filing and presenting the petition, and shall set forth in the notice their reasons why the township and petitioners should be exempt from the order adopting the act, then the court shall hear the petition, together with any remonstrance to it. (2) If the court should find that the township and the citizens of it should be exempt from the provisions of the adoption, and that no injury will be done to citizens residing within adjoining townships, then the court shall make an order exempting the township from the adoption. Acts 1947, No. 368, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1412.

(a) A majority of the legal electors residing within the territory of any one (1) township included in the adoption shall have the right to file their petition with the court within sixty (60) days after the election showing cause why the township should not be included with the other townships where the adoption has been made.

(b) (1) If the petitioners and qualified electors shall show good and valid reason why the territory of the townships should not be governed by the order and shall, before the filing of the petition, give fifteen (15) days' notice, by publication, of their intention of filing and presenting the petition, and shall set forth in the notice their reasons why the township and petitioners should be exempt from the order adopting the act, then the court shall hear the petition, together with any remonstrance to it. (2) If the court should find that the township and the citizens of it should be exempt from the provisions of the adoption, and that no injury will be done to citizens residing within adjoining townships, then the court shall make an order exempting the township from the adoption.

(1) If the petitioners and qualified electors shall show good and valid reason why the territory of the townships should not be governed by the order and shall, before the filing of the petition, give fifteen (15) days' notice, by publication, of their intention of filing and presenting the petition, and shall set forth in the notice their reasons why the township and petitioners should be exempt from the order adopting the act, then the court shall hear the petition, together with any remonstrance to it.

(2) If the court should find that the township and the citizens of it should be exempt from the provisions of the adoption, and that no injury will be done to citizens residing within adjoining townships, then the court shall make an order exempting the township from the adoption.

Acts 1947, No. 368, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1412.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-16-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-16-202
Operation of programs generally
Status: in_force

(a) Any county or county board may operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds independently; or they may cooperate in its conduct and in any manner in which they may mutually agree, including with cities, towns, or school districts; or they may delegate the cooperation of the program to a recreation board created by one or more of them and appropriate money voted for this purpose to the board. (b) In the case of school districts, the right to enter into such agreements with any other public corporation, board, or body or the right to delegate power to a board for operating a program of recreation shall be authorized only by a majority vote cast at an annual school election. Acts 1941, No. 291, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3602.

(a) Any county or county board may operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds independently; or they may cooperate in its conduct and in any manner in which they may mutually agree, including with cities, towns, or school districts; or they may delegate the cooperation of the program to a recreation board created by one or more of them and appropriate money voted for this purpose to the board.

(b) In the case of school districts, the right to enter into such agreements with any other public corporation, board, or body or the right to delegate power to a board for operating a program of recreation shall be authorized only by a majority vote cast at an annual school election.

Acts 1941, No. 291, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3602.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-144-207 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 144 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-144-207
Declaration of taking
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The petitioner may file a declaration of taking at any time before a judgment is signed by the chair of the research park authority board or with the condemnation petition in any proceeding instituted by and in the name of the research park authority that involves the acquisition of real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement. (2) The declaration shall declare that the authority is taking the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement for the use of the authority. (b) The declaration of taking shall contain or have annexed to it the following: (1) A statement that the authority is taking the real property, an interest in real property, or an easement; (2) A statement of the purpose for which the authority is taking the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement; (3) A description of the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement that the authority is taking sufficient for the identification of the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement; (4) A plat showing the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement that the authority is taking; and (5) A statement of the amount of money estimated by the acquiring authority to be just compensation for the taking of the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement. Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.

(a) (1) The petitioner may file a declaration of taking at any time before a judgment is signed by the chair of the research park authority board or with the condemnation petition in any proceeding instituted by and in the name of the research park authority that involves the acquisition of real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement. (2) The declaration shall declare that the authority is taking the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement for the use of the authority.

(1) The petitioner may file a declaration of taking at any time before a judgment is signed by the chair of the research park authority board or with the condemnation petition in any proceeding instituted by and in the name of the research park authority that involves the acquisition of real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement.

(2) The declaration shall declare that the authority is taking the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement for the use of the authority.

(b) The declaration of taking shall contain or have annexed to it the following: (1) A statement that the authority is taking the real property, an interest in real property, or an easement; (2) A statement of the purpose for which the authority is taking the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement; (3) A description of the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement that the authority is taking sufficient for the identification of the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement; (4) A plat showing the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement that the authority is taking; and (5) A statement of the amount of money estimated by the acquiring authority to be just compensation for the taking of the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement.

(1) A statement that the authority is taking the real property, an interest in real property, or an easement;

(2) A statement of the purpose for which the authority is taking the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement;

(3) A description of the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement that the authority is taking sufficient for the identification of the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement;

(4) A plat showing the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement that the authority is taking; and

(5) A statement of the amount of money estimated by the acquiring authority to be just compensation for the taking of the real property, an interest in the real property, or the easement.

Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-235-211 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 235 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-235-211
Acquisition of encumbered property
Status: in_force

No property shall be acquired under this subchapter upon which any lien or other encumbrance exists unless at the time the property is acquired a sufficient sum of money be deposited in trust to pay and redeem the lien or encumbrance in full. Acts 1933, No. 132, § 17; Pope's Dig., § 9993; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4117.

No property shall be acquired under this subchapter upon which any lien or other encumbrance exists unless at the time the property is acquired a sufficient sum of money be deposited in trust to pay and redeem the lien or encumbrance in full.

Acts 1933, No. 132, § 17; Pope's Dig., § 9993; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4117.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-331 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-164-331
Capital improvement bonds - Local sales and use tax - Alteration of municipal boundaries
Status: in_force

If a municipality in which a local sales and use tax has been imposed in the manner provided for in this subchapter changes or alters its boundaries, any tax imposed under this subchapter shall be effective in the added territory or abolished in the detached territory on the first day of the first calendar month following the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date that the annexation or detachment becomes effective. Acts 1985, No. 871, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1247; Acts 2003, No. 383, § 2.

If a municipality in which a local sales and use tax has been imposed in the manner provided for in this subchapter changes or alters its boundaries, any tax imposed under this subchapter shall be effective in the added territory or abolished in the detached territory on the first day of the first calendar month following the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date that the annexation or detachment becomes effective.

Acts 1985, No. 871, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1247; Acts 2003, No. 383, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-218-110 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 218 / Section 14-218-110
Assessments and corrections
Status: in_force

(a) The assessors shall at once proceed to inscribe in a book to be used for that purpose the description of each of the lots, blocks, or parcels of land, and railroad tracks and rights-of-way and shall assess the value of the benefit to accrue to each of the lots, blocks, or parcels of land, and railroad tracks and rights-of-way by reason of such improvement, which assessment of benefits they shall enter upon the book opposite the description thereof. (b) They shall then subscribe the assessment and deposit it in the office of the city clerk, where it shall be kept and preserved as a public record. (c) The assessment may be annually readjusted as provided in this chapter. (d) (1) The assessors, or their successors, or a majority of them, may file with the city clerk their certificate correcting erroneous descriptions of the lots, blocks, and rights-of-way, or describing the lots, blocks and rights-of-way where the description was in the original assessment defective or wholly or partly omitted. (2) Upon the filing of the certificate, the city clerk shall extend or set out in the book the corrected or supplied descriptions, and the descriptions shall relate back to the filing of the assessment in the first instance and shall have the same force and effect as if correctly assessed and described and filed at that time. Acts 1927, No. 350, § 10; Pope's Dig., § 7409; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-511.

(a) The assessors shall at once proceed to inscribe in a book to be used for that purpose the description of each of the lots, blocks, or parcels of land, and railroad tracks and rights-of-way and shall assess the value of the benefit to accrue to each of the lots, blocks, or parcels of land, and railroad tracks and rights-of-way by reason of such improvement, which assessment of benefits they shall enter upon the book opposite the description thereof.

(b) They shall then subscribe the assessment and deposit it in the office of the city clerk, where it shall be kept and preserved as a public record.

(c) The assessment may be annually readjusted as provided in this chapter.

(d) (1) The assessors, or their successors, or a majority of them, may file with the city clerk their certificate correcting erroneous descriptions of the lots, blocks, and rights-of-way, or describing the lots, blocks and rights-of-way where the description was in the original assessment defective or wholly or partly omitted. (2) Upon the filing of the certificate, the city clerk shall extend or set out in the book the corrected or supplied descriptions, and the descriptions shall relate back to the filing of the assessment in the first instance and shall have the same force and effect as if correctly assessed and described and filed at that time.

(1) The assessors, or their successors, or a majority of them, may file with the city clerk their certificate correcting erroneous descriptions of the lots, blocks, and rights-of-way, or describing the lots, blocks and rights-of-way where the description was in the original assessment defective or wholly or partly omitted.

(2) Upon the filing of the certificate, the city clerk shall extend or set out in the book the corrected or supplied descriptions, and the descriptions shall relate back to the filing of the assessment in the first instance and shall have the same force and effect as if correctly assessed and described and filed at that time.

Acts 1927, No. 350, § 10; Pope's Dig., § 7409; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-511.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-53-114 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 53 / Section 14-53-114
Military leave
Status: in_force

(a) A paid, full-time firefighter on a fifty-six (56) hour per week work schedule who is a member of the armed forces of this state or any other state, including without limitation the National Guard or a reserve component or auxiliary of the United States Armed Forces, shall be granted leave at the rate of one hundred sixty-eight (168) hours per calendar year plus necessary travel time for annual training requirements or other duties performed in an official duty status. (b) Unused leave granted under subsection (a) of this section shall accumulate for use in the succeeding calendar year until the leave granted under this section totals one hundred sixty-eight (168) hours at the beginning of a calendar year, for a maximum number of three hundred thirty-six (336) hours available in any one (1) calendar year. (c) Leave shall be granted under this section without loss of pay and shall be in addition to regular vacation time. (d) A paid, full-time firefighter who requests military leave under this section shall furnish a copy of his or her orders for his or her personnel file before leave is granted. Added by Act 2023, No. 529,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) A paid, full-time firefighter on a fifty-six (56) hour per week work schedule who is a member of the armed forces of this state or any other state, including without limitation the National Guard or a reserve component or auxiliary of the United States Armed Forces, shall be granted leave at the rate of one hundred sixty-eight (168) hours per calendar year plus necessary travel time for annual training requirements or other duties performed in an official duty status.

(b) Unused leave granted under subsection (a) of this section shall accumulate for use in the succeeding calendar year until the leave granted under this section totals one hundred sixty-eight (168) hours at the beginning of a calendar year, for a maximum number of three hundred thirty-six (336) hours available in any one (1) calendar year.

(c) Leave shall be granted under this section without loss of pay and shall be in addition to regular vacation time.

(d) A paid, full-time firefighter who requests military leave under this section shall furnish a copy of his or her orders for his or her personnel file before leave is granted.

Added by Act 2023, No. 529,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-314 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-164-314
Bonds generally - Execution
Status: in_force

The bonds shall be executed in the manner provided by the Registered Public Obligations Act of Arkansas, § 19-9-401 et seq., as that act may be amended. Acts 1985, No. 871, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1243.

The bonds shall be executed in the manner provided by the Registered Public Obligations Act of Arkansas, § 19-9-401 et seq., as that act may be amended.

Acts 1985, No. 871, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1243.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-317-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 317 / Section 14-317-105
Circulation of identical petitions
Status: in_force

Any number of identical petitions may be circulated, and identical petitions with additional names may be filed at any time until the county court acts. Acts 1955, No. 367, § 2; 1963, No. 534, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1202.

Any number of identical petitions may be circulated, and identical petitions with additional names may be filed at any time until the county court acts.

Acts 1955, No. 367, § 2; 1963, No. 534, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1202.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-188-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 188 / Section 14-188-116
Exemption from lien and execution sale
Status: in_force

(a) All real property of a rural development authority shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution. No execution or other judicial process shall issue against it, nor shall any judgment against an authority be a charge or lien upon its real property. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to or limit the right of obligees to foreclose or otherwise enforce any mortgage of any authority or the right of obligees to pursue any remedies for the enforcement of any pledge or lien given by an authority on its rents, fees, or revenues. Acts 1963, No. 172, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1418.

(a) All real property of a rural development authority shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution. No execution or other judicial process shall issue against it, nor shall any judgment against an authority be a charge or lien upon its real property.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to or limit the right of obligees to foreclose or otherwise enforce any mortgage of any authority or the right of obligees to pursue any remedies for the enforcement of any pledge or lien given by an authority on its rents, fees, or revenues.

Acts 1963, No. 172, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1418.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-206 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-201-206
Powers of board and city council
Status: in_force

(a) The board created pursuant to this subchapter shall have full power to operate and control the plant entrusted to its direction by the city ordinance creating the board as provided in § 14-201-203 . (b) Subject to such restrictions as may be prescribed in the ordinance creating the board, the board shall have full power to buy and pay for out of the earnings or revenues of the plants for the welfare and benefit of the citizens and inhabitants of the municipal corporation, and the board may purchase and pay for out of the revenues derived from the operation of the power plants, all necessary equipment needed in the operation of the plants and for such lands as may be necessary and the board may also sell any real or personal property, not necessary to be used in the operation of the plant, but shall not sell or rent the right to own, use, and operate the necessary equipment of the plant. (c) Except as its powers may be limited by city ordinance, the board shall have the same rights and powers with reference to the nature, extent, and performance of its duties and with reference to the employment of the employees and other necessary assistants as is now provided by law with reference to the boards of commissioners of municipal improvement districts. (d) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit or impair the rights of the city council to approve any rates or charges for electric, water, or sewer service. Acts 1953, No. 562, §§ 6-8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4056 -- 19-4058.

(a) The board created pursuant to this subchapter shall have full power to operate and control the plant entrusted to its direction by the city ordinance creating the board as provided in § 14-201-203 .

(b) Subject to such restrictions as may be prescribed in the ordinance creating the board, the board shall have full power to buy and pay for out of the earnings or revenues of the plants for the welfare and benefit of the citizens and inhabitants of the municipal corporation, and the board may purchase and pay for out of the revenues derived from the operation of the power plants, all necessary equipment needed in the operation of the plants and for such lands as may be necessary and the board may also sell any real or personal property, not necessary to be used in the operation of the plant, but shall not sell or rent the right to own, use, and operate the necessary equipment of the plant.

(c) Except as its powers may be limited by city ordinance, the board shall have the same rights and powers with reference to the nature, extent, and performance of its duties and with reference to the employment of the employees and other necessary assistants as is now provided by law with reference to the boards of commissioners of municipal improvement districts.

(d) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit or impair the rights of the city council to approve any rates or charges for electric, water, or sewer service.

Acts 1953, No. 562, §§ 6-8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4056 -- 19-4058.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-251-110 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 251 / Section 14-251-110
Disposition of fees, rentals, etc
Status: in_force

All fees, rentals, or other income of any type derived by the operating authority as a result of the acts authorized in this chapter, may be treated as recreational rather than as water revenues and may be used to defray the cost of providing or maintaining recreational facilities and providing for protection of the water supply against pollution because of recreational activities. Acts 1959, No. 204, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4236.

All fees, rentals, or other income of any type derived by the operating authority as a result of the acts authorized in this chapter, may be treated as recreational rather than as water revenues and may be used to defray the cost of providing or maintaining recreational facilities and providing for protection of the water supply against pollution because of recreational activities.

Acts 1959, No. 204, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4236.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-142-211 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 142 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-142-211
Bonds generally - Trust indenture
Status: in_force

(a) The ordinance or order authorizing the bonds may provide for the execution by the chief executive officer of the issuer of a trust indenture which defines the rights of the owners of the bonds and provides for the appointment of a trustee for the owners of the bonds. (b) The trust indenture may provide for the priority between and among successive issues and may contain any of the provisions set forth in § 14-142-209 , and any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable. Acts 1993, No. 920, § 12.

(a) The ordinance or order authorizing the bonds may provide for the execution by the chief executive officer of the issuer of a trust indenture which defines the rights of the owners of the bonds and provides for the appointment of a trustee for the owners of the bonds.

(b) The trust indenture may provide for the priority between and among successive issues and may contain any of the provisions set forth in § 14-142-209 , and any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable.

Acts 1993, No. 920, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-61-120 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 61 / Section 14-61-120
Limited voting - Cumulative voting
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the qualified electors voting on the issue may vote to permit limited voting or cumulative voting for directors, other than the mayor, elected at large. (b) Under a limited voting system, voters are restricted to casting only one (1) vote for any single candidate, but are not given as many votes as there are at-large seats to fill. (c) Cumulative voting shall be construed as allowing every voter to cast as many votes as there are positions to be filled of the same category, without restricting the voter to casting only one (1) vote for any particular candidate. This system permits voters to aggregate or cumulate their votes. For example, in a three-seat, three-vote election, a voter may provide three (3) candidates with one (1) vote each, or the voter may cast two (2) votes for one (1) candidate and one (1) vote for a second candidate, or the voter may cast all three (3) votes for a single candidate. Acts 1993, No. 1294, § 7.

(a) A majority of the qualified electors voting on the issue may vote to permit limited voting or cumulative voting for directors, other than the mayor, elected at large.

(b) Under a limited voting system, voters are restricted to casting only one (1) vote for any single candidate, but are not given as many votes as there are at-large seats to fill.

(c) Cumulative voting shall be construed as allowing every voter to cast as many votes as there are positions to be filled of the same category, without restricting the voter to casting only one (1) vote for any particular candidate. This system permits voters to aggregate or cumulate their votes. For example, in a three-seat, three-vote election, a voter may provide three (3) candidates with one (1) vote each, or the voter may cast two (2) votes for one (1) candidate and one (1) vote for a second candidate, or the voter may cast all three (3) votes for a single candidate.

Acts 1993, No. 1294, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-95-403 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-95-403
Service charges - Billing
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Service charges for urban service districts may be entered on the municipal water bill, sewer bill, or garbage bill. (2) Funds collected on the bills by the municipal utilities shall be paid over to the depository for the district's funds. (3) Upon nonpayment of service fees, the municipality or municipal utility may discontinue water, sewer, or garbage services as provided in its own ordinances. (b) (1) Funds raised through service charges for an urban service district may be used only for urban service district purposes. (2) These public funds shall be maintained in the town or city treasury and accounted for as a separate enterprise fund. (3) Disbursements of all urban service district funds shall be made only upon voucher or claim presented to and approved by the mayor, city manager, or city administrator. Acts 1995, No. 1090, § 5.

(a) (1) Service charges for urban service districts may be entered on the municipal water bill, sewer bill, or garbage bill. (2) Funds collected on the bills by the municipal utilities shall be paid over to the depository for the district's funds. (3) Upon nonpayment of service fees, the municipality or municipal utility may discontinue water, sewer, or garbage services as provided in its own ordinances.

(1) Service charges for urban service districts may be entered on the municipal water bill, sewer bill, or garbage bill.

(2) Funds collected on the bills by the municipal utilities shall be paid over to the depository for the district's funds.

(3) Upon nonpayment of service fees, the municipality or municipal utility may discontinue water, sewer, or garbage services as provided in its own ordinances.

(b) (1) Funds raised through service charges for an urban service district may be used only for urban service district purposes. (2) These public funds shall be maintained in the town or city treasury and accounted for as a separate enterprise fund. (3) Disbursements of all urban service district funds shall be made only upon voucher or claim presented to and approved by the mayor, city manager, or city administrator.

(1) Funds raised through service charges for an urban service district may be used only for urban service district purposes.

(2) These public funds shall be maintained in the town or city treasury and accounted for as a separate enterprise fund.

(3) Disbursements of all urban service district funds shall be made only upon voucher or claim presented to and approved by the mayor, city manager, or city administrator.

Acts 1995, No. 1090, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-203-113 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 203 / Section 14-203-113
Bonds - Mortgage lien
Status: in_force

(a) The ordinance or trust indenture authorizing or securing any bonds issued under this chapter may impose a foreclosable mortgage lien upon all or any part of the electric system of the municipality. (b) The nature and extent of the mortgage lien may be controlled by the ordinance or trust indenture including, without limitation, provisions pertaining to the release of all or part of the electric system from the mortgage lien and the priority of the mortgage lien in the event of the issuance of additional bonds. (c) Subject to such terms, conditions, and restrictions as may be contained in the ordinance or trust indenture, any holder or registered owner of bonds issued under this chapter, or of any coupon attached thereto, may, either at law or in equity, enforce the mortgage lien and may, by proper suit, compel the performance of the duties of the officials of the municipality set forth in the ordinance or trust indenture authorizing or securing the bonds. Acts 1983, No. 441, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6003.

(a) The ordinance or trust indenture authorizing or securing any bonds issued under this chapter may impose a foreclosable mortgage lien upon all or any part of the electric system of the municipality.

(b) The nature and extent of the mortgage lien may be controlled by the ordinance or trust indenture including, without limitation, provisions pertaining to the release of all or part of the electric system from the mortgage lien and the priority of the mortgage lien in the event of the issuance of additional bonds.

(c) Subject to such terms, conditions, and restrictions as may be contained in the ordinance or trust indenture, any holder or registered owner of bonds issued under this chapter, or of any coupon attached thereto, may, either at law or in equity, enforce the mortgage lien and may, by proper suit, compel the performance of the duties of the officials of the municipality set forth in the ordinance or trust indenture authorizing or securing the bonds.

Acts 1983, No. 441, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6003.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-43-609 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-43-609
Public utilities and carriers
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall not repeal, limit, modify, or affect any of the powers conferred upon municipalities to regulate, in the manner prescribed by law, the rates or charges to be made for services rendered in the municipality by any regulated public utility or carrier operating under franchise issued by the municipality, including without limitation any of the following: (1) Electric, gas, or water utilities; (2) Telephone or telegraph companies; (3) Taxicabs; (4) Municipal bus companies; or (5) Other utilities or carriers operating under public service franchise issued by the municipality. Acts 1971, No. 266, § 4; 1971, No. 537, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1045; Acts 2011, No. 1187, § 4.

The provisions of this subchapter shall not repeal, limit, modify, or affect any of the powers conferred upon municipalities to regulate, in the manner prescribed by law, the rates or charges to be made for services rendered in the municipality by any regulated public utility or carrier operating under franchise issued by the municipality, including without limitation any of the following:

(1) Electric, gas, or water utilities;

(2) Telephone or telegraph companies;

(3) Taxicabs;

(4) Municipal bus companies; or

(5) Other utilities or carriers operating under public service franchise issued by the municipality.

Acts 1971, No. 266, § 4; 1971, No. 537, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1045; Acts 2011, No. 1187, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-87-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 87 / Section 14-87-103
Jurisdiction over proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) The proceedings prescribed by any special or general law for the refunding of any improvement district bonds or the reorganization of any improvement district may be begun and had in the chancery court of the proper county the same as in any county or circuit court provided by law under which the district was originally created. (b) Chancery courts are given complete jurisdiction to hear and determine these matters. Acts 1927, No. 162, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 11328; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1007.

(a) The proceedings prescribed by any special or general law for the refunding of any improvement district bonds or the reorganization of any improvement district may be begun and had in the chancery court of the proper county the same as in any county or circuit court provided by law under which the district was originally created.

(b) Chancery courts are given complete jurisdiction to hear and determine these matters.

Acts 1927, No. 162, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 11328; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1007.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-305-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 305 / Section 14-305-102
Legislative findings and intent
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Unpaved roads in the state are the transportation backbone for rural communities and for many economic sectors in Arkansas, including timber, agriculture, ranching, and energy; (2) Unpaved roads provide access to the public to hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, and other recreational and tourist activities; (3) Public access is vital to the economy, tourism, and public enjoyment of natural resources in the state; and (4) The erosion of unpaved roads can have negative effects on the state's economy, tourism, and natural resources. (b) The General Assembly intends to support the creation of the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program, which will: (1) Combine the resources of public and private organizations; (2) Provide incentives for the maintenance of select low-volume, unpaved public roads maintained by counties in Arkansas for the purpose of maintaining and improving the health of the state's economy and natural resources; (3) Use a public-private partnership arrangement to assist counties in funding unpaved road projects; and (4) Provide funding for demonstration, training, promotion, and use of best management practices in construction and maintenance of rural unpaved roads adjacent to or near lakes, rivers, or streams. Added by Act 2015, No. 898,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Unpaved roads in the state are the transportation backbone for rural communities and for many economic sectors in Arkansas, including timber, agriculture, ranching, and energy; (2) Unpaved roads provide access to the public to hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, and other recreational and tourist activities; (3) Public access is vital to the economy, tourism, and public enjoyment of natural resources in the state; and (4) The erosion of unpaved roads can have negative effects on the state's economy, tourism, and natural resources.

(1) Unpaved roads in the state are the transportation backbone for rural communities and for many economic sectors in Arkansas, including timber, agriculture, ranching, and energy;

(2) Unpaved roads provide access to the public to hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, and other recreational and tourist activities;

(3) Public access is vital to the economy, tourism, and public enjoyment of natural resources in the state; and

(4) The erosion of unpaved roads can have negative effects on the state's economy, tourism, and natural resources.

(b) The General Assembly intends to support the creation of the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program, which will: (1) Combine the resources of public and private organizations; (2) Provide incentives for the maintenance of select low-volume, unpaved public roads maintained by counties in Arkansas for the purpose of maintaining and improving the health of the state's economy and natural resources; (3) Use a public-private partnership arrangement to assist counties in funding unpaved road projects; and (4) Provide funding for demonstration, training, promotion, and use of best management practices in construction and maintenance of rural unpaved roads adjacent to or near lakes, rivers, or streams.

(1) Combine the resources of public and private organizations;

(2) Provide incentives for the maintenance of select low-volume, unpaved public roads maintained by counties in Arkansas for the purpose of maintaining and improving the health of the state's economy and natural resources;

(3) Use a public-private partnership arrangement to assist counties in funding unpaved road projects; and

(4) Provide funding for demonstration, training, promotion, and use of best management practices in construction and maintenance of rural unpaved roads adjacent to or near lakes, rivers, or streams.

Added by Act 2015, No. 898,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-48-122 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 48 / Section 14-48-122
Budgets and appropriations
Status: in_force

(a) The approval of the budget by the board of directors shall amount to an appropriation, for the purposes of the budget, of the funds which are lawfully applicable to the different items therein contained. (b) The board may alter or revise the budget from time to time, and unpledged funds appropriated by the board for any specific purpose may by subsequent action of the board be appropriated to another purpose subject to the following exceptions: (1) Funds resulting from taxes levied under statute or ordinance for a specific purpose may not be diverted to another purpose; and (2) Appropriated funds may not be diverted to another purpose where any creditor of the municipality would be prejudiced thereby. Acts 1967, No. 36, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-812.

(a) The approval of the budget by the board of directors shall amount to an appropriation, for the purposes of the budget, of the funds which are lawfully applicable to the different items therein contained.

(b) The board may alter or revise the budget from time to time, and unpledged funds appropriated by the board for any specific purpose may by subsequent action of the board be appropriated to another purpose subject to the following exceptions: (1) Funds resulting from taxes levied under statute or ordinance for a specific purpose may not be diverted to another purpose; and (2) Appropriated funds may not be diverted to another purpose where any creditor of the municipality would be prejudiced thereby.

(1) Funds resulting from taxes levied under statute or ordinance for a specific purpose may not be diverted to another purpose; and

(2) Appropriated funds may not be diverted to another purpose where any creditor of the municipality would be prejudiced thereby.

Acts 1967, No. 36, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-812.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-301-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 301 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-301-108
Wheelchair access
Status: in_force

In any instance where a city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town repairs or constructs a street curb at a corner or intersection in a business district, that city or town shall repair or construct the curb in such manner as to provide access to wheelchairs. Acts 1981, No. 479, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3807.1.

In any instance where a city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town repairs or constructs a street curb at a corner or intersection in a business district, that city or town shall repair or construct the curb in such manner as to provide access to wheelchairs.

Acts 1981, No. 479, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3807.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-42-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-42-203
Special elections of city mayors
Status: in_force

(a) Special elections of mayors of cities of the first class and cities of the second class shall be held at such time and place as the council directs in accordance with § 7-11-101 et seq. (b) In all cities there shall be a place appointed in each ward for holding elections, except in cities of the second class electing their council members citywide, where there may be one (1) public place only for holding elections. (c) Any person who, at the time of the election of municipal officers, is a qualified elector and registered to vote in the city precinct where he or she resides shall be deemed a qualified elector. (d) All elections shall be held and conducted in the manner prescribed by law for holding state and county elections, so far as the laws may be applicable. Amended by Act 2017, No. 879,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 71, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7515; Acts 1937, No. 259, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9574; Acts 1959, No. 114, § 1; 1985, No. 422, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-902; Acts 1997, No. 645, § 2; 2005, No. 2145, § 26; 2007, No. 1049, § 44; 2009, No. 1480, § 62.

(a) Special elections of mayors of cities of the first class and cities of the second class shall be held at such time and place as the council directs in accordance with § 7-11-101 et seq.

(b) In all cities there shall be a place appointed in each ward for holding elections, except in cities of the second class electing their council members citywide, where there may be one (1) public place only for holding elections.

(c) Any person who, at the time of the election of municipal officers, is a qualified elector and registered to vote in the city precinct where he or she resides shall be deemed a qualified elector.

(d) All elections shall be held and conducted in the manner prescribed by law for holding state and county elections, so far as the laws may be applicable.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 879,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 71, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7515; Acts 1937, No. 259, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9574; Acts 1959, No. 114, § 1; 1985, No. 422, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-902; Acts 1997, No. 645, § 2; 2005, No. 2145, § 26; 2007, No. 1049, § 44; 2009, No. 1480, § 62.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-43-401 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-43-401
Mayor generally
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The mayor shall hold his or her office during the term for which he or she shall have been elected and until his or her successor shall have been elected and qualified. (2) The mayor shall keep an office at some convenient place in the city, to be provided by the city council, and shall keep the corporate seal of the city in his or her charge. (b) (1) (A) In case of the mayor's death, disability, resignation, or other vacation of his or her office, the city council, by vote of a majority of all its members, may appoint some other person to act until the expiration of his or her term or disability if the unexpired term of his or her office is less than one (1) year. Otherwise, an election shall be ordered in accordance with the laws of the state. (B) A removal from the city shall be deemed a vacation of his or her office. (2) (A) In all cases in which the unexpired term has one (1) year or more to run and a special election has been called to fill the vacancy in the office of mayor, the city governing body may appoint a qualified elector of the city, including any member of the city council, to serve as acting mayor until the office is filled at the special election. (B) A member of the council shall not vote on his or her own appointment. Amended by Act 2015, No. 339,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 53, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7695, 7696; Pope's Dig., §§ 9838, 9839; Acts 1977, No. 8, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1012.

(a) (1) The mayor shall hold his or her office during the term for which he or she shall have been elected and until his or her successor shall have been elected and qualified. (2) The mayor shall keep an office at some convenient place in the city, to be provided by the city council, and shall keep the corporate seal of the city in his or her charge.

(1) The mayor shall hold his or her office during the term for which he or she shall have been elected and until his or her successor shall have been elected and qualified.

(2) The mayor shall keep an office at some convenient place in the city, to be provided by the city council, and shall keep the corporate seal of the city in his or her charge.

(b) (1) (A) In case of the mayor's death, disability, resignation, or other vacation of his or her office, the city council, by vote of a majority of all its members, may appoint some other person to act until the expiration of his or her term or disability if the unexpired term of his or her office is less than one (1) year. Otherwise, an election shall be ordered in accordance with the laws of the state. (B) A removal from the city shall be deemed a vacation of his or her office. (2) (A) In all cases in which the unexpired term has one (1) year or more to run and a special election has been called to fill the vacancy in the office of mayor, the city governing body may appoint a qualified elector of the city, including any member of the city council, to serve as acting mayor until the office is filled at the special election. (B) A member of the council shall not vote on his or her own appointment.

(1) (A) In case of the mayor's death, disability, resignation, or other vacation of his or her office, the city council, by vote of a majority of all its members, may appoint some other person to act until the expiration of his or her term or disability if the unexpired term of his or her office is less than one (1) year. Otherwise, an election shall be ordered in accordance with the laws of the state. (B) A removal from the city shall be deemed a vacation of his or her office.

(A) In case of the mayor's death, disability, resignation, or other vacation of his or her office, the city council, by vote of a majority of all its members, may appoint some other person to act until the expiration of his or her term or disability if the unexpired term of his or her office is less than one (1) year. Otherwise, an election shall be ordered in accordance with the laws of the state.

(B) A removal from the city shall be deemed a vacation of his or her office.

(2) (A) In all cases in which the unexpired term has one (1) year or more to run and a special election has been called to fill the vacancy in the office of mayor, the city governing body may appoint a qualified elector of the city, including any member of the city council, to serve as acting mayor until the office is filled at the special election. (B) A member of the council shall not vote on his or her own appointment.

(A) In all cases in which the unexpired term has one (1) year or more to run and a special election has been called to fill the vacancy in the office of mayor, the city governing body may appoint a qualified elector of the city, including any member of the city council, to serve as acting mayor until the office is filled at the special election.

(B) A member of the council shall not vote on his or her own appointment.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 339,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 53, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7695, 7696; Pope's Dig., §§ 9838, 9839; Acts 1977, No. 8, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1012.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-48-124 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 48 / Section 14-48-124
Creation of new departments, etc
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board of directors may from time to time by ordinance create, reorganize, or abolish, except as provided in § 14-48-106 , any municipal departments, offices, employments, boards, authorities, commissions, and agencies and fix the term of employment and compensation of each appointee. (2) The city administrator, with the approval of the board, shall appoint the personnel to serve in the departments, offices, employments, boards, authorities, commissions, and agencies. (b) (1) The board also in the exercise of its discretion by ordinance may consolidate the office of the city treasurer with the office of the city clerk or such other department, office, or position as the board by ordinance may charge with the responsibility of administering the financial affairs of the city. (2) The board may delegate all of the duties of the city treasurer to the person holding such an office or position in the city and fix the term and compensation of the appointee. (3) With the approval of the board, the city administrator may fill this consolidated office by appointment. Acts 1967, No. 36, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-812.

(a) (1) The board of directors may from time to time by ordinance create, reorganize, or abolish, except as provided in § 14-48-106 , any municipal departments, offices, employments, boards, authorities, commissions, and agencies and fix the term of employment and compensation of each appointee. (2) The city administrator, with the approval of the board, shall appoint the personnel to serve in the departments, offices, employments, boards, authorities, commissions, and agencies.

(1) The board of directors may from time to time by ordinance create, reorganize, or abolish, except as provided in § 14-48-106 , any municipal departments, offices, employments, boards, authorities, commissions, and agencies and fix the term of employment and compensation of each appointee.

(2) The city administrator, with the approval of the board, shall appoint the personnel to serve in the departments, offices, employments, boards, authorities, commissions, and agencies.

(b) (1) The board also in the exercise of its discretion by ordinance may consolidate the office of the city treasurer with the office of the city clerk or such other department, office, or position as the board by ordinance may charge with the responsibility of administering the financial affairs of the city. (2) The board may delegate all of the duties of the city treasurer to the person holding such an office or position in the city and fix the term and compensation of the appointee. (3) With the approval of the board, the city administrator may fill this consolidated office by appointment.

(1) The board also in the exercise of its discretion by ordinance may consolidate the office of the city treasurer with the office of the city clerk or such other department, office, or position as the board by ordinance may charge with the responsibility of administering the financial affairs of the city.

(2) The board may delegate all of the duties of the city treasurer to the person holding such an office or position in the city and fix the term and compensation of the appointee.

(3) With the approval of the board, the city administrator may fill this consolidated office by appointment.

Acts 1967, No. 36, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-812.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-175-110 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 175 / Section 14-175-110
Officers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The officers of the corporation shall consist of: (A) A chair; (B) A vice chair; (C) A secretary; (D) A treasurer; and (E) Such other officers as the board shall deem necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the corporation was organized. (2) The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held, but need not be held, by the same person. (b) (1) The chair and vice chair of the corporation shall be elected by the board from its membership. (2) The secretary, the treasurer, and any other officers of the corporation who may be, but need not be, members of the board shall also be elected by the board. Acts 2005, No. 1372, § 3.

(a) (1) The officers of the corporation shall consist of: (A) A chair; (B) A vice chair; (C) A secretary; (D) A treasurer; and (E) Such other officers as the board shall deem necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the corporation was organized. (2) The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held, but need not be held, by the same person.

(1) The officers of the corporation shall consist of: (A) A chair; (B) A vice chair; (C) A secretary; (D) A treasurer; and (E) Such other officers as the board shall deem necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the corporation was organized.

(A) A chair;

(B) A vice chair;

(C) A secretary;

(D) A treasurer; and

(E) Such other officers as the board shall deem necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the corporation was organized.

(2) The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held, but need not be held, by the same person.

(b) (1) The chair and vice chair of the corporation shall be elected by the board from its membership. (2) The secretary, the treasurer, and any other officers of the corporation who may be, but need not be, members of the board shall also be elected by the board.

(1) The chair and vice chair of the corporation shall be elected by the board from its membership.

(2) The secretary, the treasurer, and any other officers of the corporation who may be, but need not be, members of the board shall also be elected by the board.

Acts 2005, No. 1372, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-1702 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 17 / Section 14-86-1702
Amount of refund
Status: in_force

No refund shall be made under this subchapter except the amount in excess of the sum legally due the district at the time of the purchase. Acts 1953, No. 38, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1150.

No refund shall be made under this subchapter except the amount in excess of the sum legally due the district at the time of the purchase.

Acts 1953, No. 38, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1150.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-16-503 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-16-503
Exemptions
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit: (1) The discharge of a firearm or archery equipment in the defense of life or property; (2) The discharge of a firearm or archery equipment at a public or private shooting range or gallery; or (3) The discharge of a firearm by a law enforcement officer in the performance of his or her duty. Acts 1991, No. 385, § 3.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit:

(1) The discharge of a firearm or archery equipment in the defense of life or property;

(2) The discharge of a firearm or archery equipment at a public or private shooting range or gallery; or

(3) The discharge of a firearm by a law enforcement officer in the performance of his or her duty.

Acts 1991, No. 385, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-234-303
Ordinance - Qualifications of commissioners
Status: in_force

(a) Any city of the first class or city of the second class may enact an ordinance by a majority vote of the elected and qualified members of its city council creating a waterworks commission to be composed of no less than three (3) nor more than seven (7) citizens who are qualified electors of the municipality or who are qualified electors of the area served by the municipality. (b) Any waterworks commission of a city of the first class or city of the second class having less than seven (7) members may have its membership increased at any time to no more than seven (7) members by ordinance of the city council passed by the majority vote of the elected and qualified members of the city council. Amended by Act 2013, No. 752,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1937, No. 215, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 10019; Acts 1953, No. 413, § 1; 1957, No. 166, § 1; 1975, No. 359, § 1; 1981, No. 840, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4220, 19-4220.1; Acts 1995, No. 789, § 1; 1999, No. 95, § 1; 2011, No. 525, § 1.

(a) Any city of the first class or city of the second class may enact an ordinance by a majority vote of the elected and qualified members of its city council creating a waterworks commission to be composed of no less than three (3) nor more than seven (7) citizens who are qualified electors of the municipality or who are qualified electors of the area served by the municipality.

(b) Any waterworks commission of a city of the first class or city of the second class having less than seven (7) members may have its membership increased at any time to no more than seven (7) members by ordinance of the city council passed by the majority vote of the elected and qualified members of the city council.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 752,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1937, No. 215, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 10019; Acts 1953, No. 413, § 1; 1957, No. 166, § 1; 1975, No. 359, § 1; 1981, No. 840, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4220, 19-4220.1; Acts 1995, No. 789, § 1; 1999, No. 95, § 1; 2011, No. 525, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-90-1003 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 10 / Section 14-90-1003
Publication of notice
Status: in_force

(a) Notice of the pendency of a suit to collect delinquent municipal improvement district assessments shall be given by publication weekly for two (2) weeks before judgment shall be entered for the sale of the lands, in some newspaper published in the county where the suit is pending. (b) The notice may be in the following form: Click here to view form. Acts 1881, No. 84, § 10, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5678; Acts 1937, No. 101, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-426.

(a) Notice of the pendency of a suit to collect delinquent municipal improvement district assessments shall be given by publication weekly for two (2) weeks before judgment shall be entered for the sale of the lands, in some newspaper published in the county where the suit is pending.

(b) The notice may be in the following form: Click here to view form.

Click here to view form.

Acts 1881, No. 84, § 10, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5678; Acts 1937, No. 101, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-426.

90_1003_1 - Attachment
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-40-2005 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 20 / Section 14-40-2005
Filing
Status: in_force

(a) All documents produced by landowners, municipalities, or others relating to detachment and annexation as enumerated in this subchapter shall be filed with the circuit clerk with copies served upon the municipality and landowners. (b) (1) The circuit clerk shall establish a system of filing for these matters upon action's having been taken by a landowner or group of landowners pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. (2) The circuit clerk's file shall be considered the official record of all matters and proceedings under this subchapter. Acts 2001, No. 1525, § 3.

(a) All documents produced by landowners, municipalities, or others relating to detachment and annexation as enumerated in this subchapter shall be filed with the circuit clerk with copies served upon the municipality and landowners.

(b) (1) The circuit clerk shall establish a system of filing for these matters upon action's having been taken by a landowner or group of landowners pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. (2) The circuit clerk's file shall be considered the official record of all matters and proceedings under this subchapter.

(1) The circuit clerk shall establish a system of filing for these matters upon action's having been taken by a landowner or group of landowners pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

(2) The circuit clerk's file shall be considered the official record of all matters and proceedings under this subchapter.

Acts 2001, No. 1525, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-117-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 117 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-117-106
Prompt court compliance required
Status: in_force

If the court does not act promptly in complying with the terms of any section of this chapter essential to the creation and operation of a district, it may be compelled to do so by proceeding in mandamus in a court of competent jurisdiction. Acts 1949, No. 329, § 5; 1957, No. 171, § 4; 1963, No. 37, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-905.

If the court does not act promptly in complying with the terms of any section of this chapter essential to the creation and operation of a district, it may be compelled to do so by proceeding in mandamus in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Acts 1949, No. 329, § 5; 1957, No. 171, § 4; 1963, No. 37, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-61-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 61 / Section 14-61-102
Applicability
Status: in_force

This chapter shall apply to all cities of the first class that now have, or may hereafter adopt, the management form of government. For purposes of this chapter, the phrase "city affected by this chapter" shall mean a city of the first class that adopts or utilizes the management form of government. Acts 1989, No. 907, § 2.

This chapter shall apply to all cities of the first class that now have, or may hereafter adopt, the management form of government. For purposes of this chapter, the phrase "city affected by this chapter" shall mean a city of the first class that adopts or utilizes the management form of government.

Acts 1989, No. 907, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-118-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 118 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-118-202
Red River Commission - Creation, powers, and duties
Status: in_force

(a) There is created as a committee of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission the Red River Commission with the following powers, duties, and responsibilities under this subchapter: (1) To cooperate with the appropriate state and federal agencies for the study and planning of needed improvements to and along the main stem of the Red River in Little River County, Hempstead County, Miller County, and Lafayette County, Arkansas; (2) To review, study, and examine any plan by the State of Arkansas or the United States Government, or any agency thereof, for the improvement of the main stem of the Red River in Arkansas and to ascertain the nature and purpose of the improvement, the benefits to be expected therefrom, and the necessity, feasibility, and estimated cost thereof; (3) To determine the local, nonfederal costs necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of any Red River improvement project along and upon the main stem thereof; and (4) To delineate the area to be benefited by improvement of the main stem of the Red River. (b) If the Red River Commission ceases to exist, all of the powers and responsibilities of the Red River Commission under this section shall automatically transfer to the Department of Agriculture. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 54, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 264, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1014.

(a) There is created as a committee of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission the Red River Commission with the following powers, duties, and responsibilities under this subchapter: (1) To cooperate with the appropriate state and federal agencies for the study and planning of needed improvements to and along the main stem of the Red River in Little River County, Hempstead County, Miller County, and Lafayette County, Arkansas; (2) To review, study, and examine any plan by the State of Arkansas or the United States Government, or any agency thereof, for the improvement of the main stem of the Red River in Arkansas and to ascertain the nature and purpose of the improvement, the benefits to be expected therefrom, and the necessity, feasibility, and estimated cost thereof; (3) To determine the local, nonfederal costs necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of any Red River improvement project along and upon the main stem thereof; and (4) To delineate the area to be benefited by improvement of the main stem of the Red River.

(1) To cooperate with the appropriate state and federal agencies for the study and planning of needed improvements to and along the main stem of the Red River in Little River County, Hempstead County, Miller County, and Lafayette County, Arkansas;

(2) To review, study, and examine any plan by the State of Arkansas or the United States Government, or any agency thereof, for the improvement of the main stem of the Red River in Arkansas and to ascertain the nature and purpose of the improvement, the benefits to be expected therefrom, and the necessity, feasibility, and estimated cost thereof;

(3) To determine the local, nonfederal costs necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of any Red River improvement project along and upon the main stem thereof; and

(4) To delineate the area to be benefited by improvement of the main stem of the Red River.

(b) If the Red River Commission ceases to exist, all of the powers and responsibilities of the Red River Commission under this section shall automatically transfer to the Department of Agriculture.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 54, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1973, No. 264, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-199-404 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 199 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-199-404
Report and audit of operation
Status: in_force

The city council of any city adopting the ordinance provided for in this subchapter shall require the consolidated governing body designated as the light and water commission to make a complete and competent audit by an auditor approved by the city council each biennium, from and after the effective date of the ordinance. The city council shall require the light and water commission to file with the city council a complete report and audit of the operation of both the light plant and water plant. This audit shall be publicized in a legal newspaper having a general circulation in the county wherein the city is located. Acts 1947, No. 106, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3914.

The city council of any city adopting the ordinance provided for in this subchapter shall require the consolidated governing body designated as the light and water commission to make a complete and competent audit by an auditor approved by the city council each biennium, from and after the effective date of the ordinance. The city council shall require the light and water commission to file with the city council a complete report and audit of the operation of both the light plant and water plant. This audit shall be publicized in a legal newspaper having a general circulation in the county wherein the city is located.

Acts 1947, No. 106, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3914.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-95-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-95-103
Area served
Status: in_force

(a) An urban service district may include all or any part of the jurisdictional areas of a municipality. (b) Two (2) or more cities, or one (1) or more cities and one (1) or more towns, may create a joint service district through an interlocal agreement. Acts 1995, No. 1090, § 2.

(a) An urban service district may include all or any part of the jurisdictional areas of a municipality.

(b) Two (2) or more cities, or one (1) or more cities and one (1) or more towns, may create a joint service district through an interlocal agreement.

Acts 1995, No. 1090, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-202-117 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 202 / Section 14-202-117
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this chapter. Refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued under the provisions of §§ 14-202-108 - 14-202-115 into a single issue. (b) When refunding bonds are issued, they may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded. If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement thereof. (c) All refunding bonds shall in all respects be issued and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this chapter and shall have all the attributes of those bonds. (d) The ordinance under which the refunding bonds are issued may provide that any of the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on and security interest in electric system revenues and the electric system as was enjoyed by the bonds refunded thereby. Acts 1979, No. 5, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5610.

(a) Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this chapter. Refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued under the provisions of §§ 14-202-108 - 14-202-115 into a single issue.

(b) When refunding bonds are issued, they may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded. If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement thereof.

(c) All refunding bonds shall in all respects be issued and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this chapter and shall have all the attributes of those bonds.

(d) The ordinance under which the refunding bonds are issued may provide that any of the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on and security interest in electric system revenues and the electric system as was enjoyed by the bonds refunded thereby.

Acts 1979, No. 5, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5610.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-299-205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 299 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-299-205
Financing by landowners
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter that: (1) No bonds shall be issued by the board of commissioners; (2) No money shall be borrowed and no interest shall be paid, but the entire cost of the improvement shall be paid by the cash payments from the landowners as provided for in this subchapter; (3) Seventy-five percent (75%) of the total amount of payments due to be made by the various landowners shall be paid to the board of commissioners before the improvements provided for in this subchapter shall be begun. (b) It is not the purpose of this subchapter to impair the power and authority given the county court by the Constitution and laws of this state over roads and highways of the county. Acts 1949, No. 294, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1033.

(a) It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter that: (1) No bonds shall be issued by the board of commissioners; (2) No money shall be borrowed and no interest shall be paid, but the entire cost of the improvement shall be paid by the cash payments from the landowners as provided for in this subchapter; (3) Seventy-five percent (75%) of the total amount of payments due to be made by the various landowners shall be paid to the board of commissioners before the improvements provided for in this subchapter shall be begun.

(1) No bonds shall be issued by the board of commissioners;

(2) No money shall be borrowed and no interest shall be paid, but the entire cost of the improvement shall be paid by the cash payments from the landowners as provided for in this subchapter;

(3) Seventy-five percent (75%) of the total amount of payments due to be made by the various landowners shall be paid to the board of commissioners before the improvements provided for in this subchapter shall be begun.

(b) It is not the purpose of this subchapter to impair the power and authority given the county court by the Constitution and laws of this state over roads and highways of the county.

Acts 1949, No. 294, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1033.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-236-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 236 / Section 14-236-105
Local laws
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may adopt an ordinance or regulation applicable within the jurisdiction of the municipality that governs the same subject matter as this chapter and may include requirements that ensure: (1) Proper design, construction, installation, maintenance, and operation of sewage disposal systems; (2) Protection from environmental harm; and (3) Sound financial planning and operation of sewage disposal systems, including without limitation reasonable reserves for maintenance and repair. (b) The provisions of any ordinance or regulation of any municipality establishing standards affording greater protection to the public health or safety shall prevail within the jurisdiction of the municipality over the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted hereunder. Amended by Act 2021, No. 906,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1016, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 402, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5413.

(a) A municipality may adopt an ordinance or regulation applicable within the jurisdiction of the municipality that governs the same subject matter as this chapter and may include requirements that ensure: (1) Proper design, construction, installation, maintenance, and operation of sewage disposal systems; (2) Protection from environmental harm; and (3) Sound financial planning and operation of sewage disposal systems, including without limitation reasonable reserves for maintenance and repair.

(1) Proper design, construction, installation, maintenance, and operation of sewage disposal systems;

(2) Protection from environmental harm; and

(3) Sound financial planning and operation of sewage disposal systems, including without limitation reasonable reserves for maintenance and repair.

(b) The provisions of any ordinance or regulation of any municipality establishing standards affording greater protection to the public health or safety shall prevail within the jurisdiction of the municipality over the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted hereunder.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 906,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1016, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 402, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5413.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-21-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-21-106
Surplus funds
Status: in_force

When any surplus is left remaining unexpended and unappropriated in the county general fund, the county road fund, the school fund, or any other special fund provided by law from any previous year, the county court of any such county is authorized, by proper order made and entered, to transfer and add the surplus to the respective funds of which the surplus remains unexpended and use it as the revenues for the current fiscal year into which it is transferred and added if all outstanding indebtedness for the fiscal years in which the surplus accrued has been paid. Acts 1929, No. 210, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 2623; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-603.

When any surplus is left remaining unexpended and unappropriated in the county general fund, the county road fund, the school fund, or any other special fund provided by law from any previous year, the county court of any such county is authorized, by proper order made and entered, to transfer and add the surplus to the respective funds of which the surplus remains unexpended and use it as the revenues for the current fiscal year into which it is transferred and added if all outstanding indebtedness for the fiscal years in which the surplus accrued has been paid.

Acts 1929, No. 210, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 2623; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-603.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-169-201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be referred to as the "Housing Authorities Act." Acts 1937, No. 298, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 10059; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3001.

This subchapter may be referred to as the "Housing Authorities Act."

Acts 1937, No. 298, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 10059; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3001.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-23-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-23-102
Itemized account required
Status: in_force

In all cases, the county court shall require an itemized account of any claim presented to it for allowance, certified or sworn to as required by law, and, in addition, the court may require in all cases satisfactory evidence of the correctness of the account. Acts 1873, No. 114, § 8, p. 277; C. & M. Dig., § 2030; Pope's Dig., § 2584; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-704.

In all cases, the county court shall require an itemized account of any claim presented to it for allowance, certified or sworn to as required by law, and, in addition, the court may require in all cases satisfactory evidence of the correctness of the account.

Acts 1873, No. 114, § 8, p. 277; C. & M. Dig., § 2030; Pope's Dig., § 2584; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-704.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-1312 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 13 / Section 14-14-1312
Remuneration
Status: in_force

No officer of any county, county quorum court district, or township shall receive from county funds, directly or indirectly, for salary, wages, and perquisites more than the amount appropriated by the respective quorum court for each respective office per annum in par funds and paid to the officer by instrument drawn by the county judge on the treasury. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 48; 1979, No. 413, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3608.

No officer of any county, county quorum court district, or township shall receive from county funds, directly or indirectly, for salary, wages, and perquisites more than the amount appropriated by the respective quorum court for each respective office per annum in par funds and paid to the officer by instrument drawn by the county judge on the treasury.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 48; 1979, No. 413, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3608.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-95-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-95-105
Financing
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provisions of law requiring uniform taxation within a municipality, a municipal governing body, by ordinance, may establish urban service districts and levy service charges to provide and finance any municipal service or function which a municipality is otherwise authorized to undertake. Acts 1995, No. 1090, § 2.

Notwithstanding any provisions of law requiring uniform taxation within a municipality, a municipal governing body, by ordinance, may establish urban service districts and levy service charges to provide and finance any municipal service or function which a municipality is otherwise authorized to undertake.

Acts 1995, No. 1090, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-284-121 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 284 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-284-121
Fee of collector and county clerk
Status: in_force

The collector of taxes in any county, in collecting annual benefit assessments in any district created under this subchapter or in collecting taxes in any improvement district created under Acts 1921, No. 660 [repealed] or Acts 1923, No. 126 [superseded], shall deduct one percent (1%) of the annual benefit assessments or taxes so collected, retain one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) as the fee of the collector for collecting the assessments or taxes, and pay over the remaining one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) of the assessments or taxes collected to the county clerk of the county as the fee of the county clerk for extending on the assessment records of the county the annual benefit assessments or taxes. Acts 1939, No. 183, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-917.

The collector of taxes in any county, in collecting annual benefit assessments in any district created under this subchapter or in collecting taxes in any improvement district created under Acts 1921, No. 660 [repealed] or Acts 1923, No. 126 [superseded], shall deduct one percent (1%) of the annual benefit assessments or taxes so collected, retain one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) as the fee of the collector for collecting the assessments or taxes, and pay over the remaining one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) of the assessments or taxes collected to the county clerk of the county as the fee of the county clerk for extending on the assessment records of the county the annual benefit assessments or taxes.

Acts 1939, No. 183, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-917.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-116-504 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-116-504
Alteration of plans
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board of directors of the regional water distribution district may, at any time after the court has approved the improvement plan, make alterations in the plan and its works of improvement, provided such changes do not change the benefits of the improvement plan. (2) Any such change in the improvement plan shall be filed with the court clerk. (b) If alterations in the improvement plan would change the court-approved assessment of benefits and damages, the changed assessment must be submitted to the court for consideration according to the procedures established in this chapter; except that only owners of lands whose assessments are changed may object. Acts 1995, No. 838, § 7.

(a) (1) The board of directors of the regional water distribution district may, at any time after the court has approved the improvement plan, make alterations in the plan and its works of improvement, provided such changes do not change the benefits of the improvement plan. (2) Any such change in the improvement plan shall be filed with the court clerk.

(1) The board of directors of the regional water distribution district may, at any time after the court has approved the improvement plan, make alterations in the plan and its works of improvement, provided such changes do not change the benefits of the improvement plan.

(2) Any such change in the improvement plan shall be filed with the court clerk.

(b) If alterations in the improvement plan would change the court-approved assessment of benefits and damages, the changed assessment must be submitted to the court for consideration according to the procedures established in this chapter; except that only owners of lands whose assessments are changed may object.

Acts 1995, No. 838, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-401 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-14-401
Establishment - Townships continued
Status: in_force

(a) Each county of the state shall divide its land area into convenient county quorum court districts in a manner and at times prescribed by the General Assembly. (b) The county court of each county in this state shall have the authority to divide the county into convenient townships, subdivide those already established, and alter township lines. (c) It shall be the duty of the clerk of the county court to enter on the minutes of the court a description of each township established by the court containing the name and boundaries of the township and the place appointed for holding elections and shall also note in the minutes every alteration that is made in any township lines. (d) The clerk of the county court shall within thirty (30) days after establishing any new township or altering any existing township line, provide the Secretary of State a certified copy of the record made. (e) If any county clerk in this state has not furnished the Secretary of State with a description of the several townships in the county, it shall be the duty of the county court to direct the clerk of that court to provide the Secretary of State with the description. (f) Whenever the county court of any county in this state orders the formation of one (1) or more new townships or changes the boundary lines of any of the townships in the county, which formation or change shall require additional township officers, the additional township officer or officers shall be filled in accordance with Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 50 [repealed]. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 32; 1979, No. 413, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3401; Acts 1997, No. 1090, § 1.

(a) Each county of the state shall divide its land area into convenient county quorum court districts in a manner and at times prescribed by the General Assembly.

(b) The county court of each county in this state shall have the authority to divide the county into convenient townships, subdivide those already established, and alter township lines.

(c) It shall be the duty of the clerk of the county court to enter on the minutes of the court a description of each township established by the court containing the name and boundaries of the township and the place appointed for holding elections and shall also note in the minutes every alteration that is made in any township lines.

(d) The clerk of the county court shall within thirty (30) days after establishing any new township or altering any existing township line, provide the Secretary of State a certified copy of the record made.

(e) If any county clerk in this state has not furnished the Secretary of State with a description of the several townships in the county, it shall be the duty of the county court to direct the clerk of that court to provide the Secretary of State with the description.

(f) Whenever the county court of any county in this state orders the formation of one (1) or more new townships or changes the boundary lines of any of the townships in the county, which formation or change shall require additional township officers, the additional township officer or officers shall be filled in accordance with Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 50 [repealed].

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 32; 1979, No. 413, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3401; Acts 1997, No. 1090, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-232-110 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 232 / Section 14-232-110
Rates and charges
Status: in_force

(a) Counties and municipalities are authorized to impose and collect rates and charges for the services provided by projects of the type authorized by this chapter whether or not acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, or improved under the authority of this chapter. (b) Counties and municipalities are authorized to impose upon and collect from all persons who can be served by a project reasonable rates and charges for the services of the project, without regard to whether the person desires to utilize the services. (c) All or any part of the revenues derived from the rates and charges imposed and collected under the authority of this chapter may be used for accomplishing and carrying out the authorities conferred by this chapter, including the pledging and use of those revenues for the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds issued under the authority of this chapter. Acts 1971, No. 238, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2719.

(a) Counties and municipalities are authorized to impose and collect rates and charges for the services provided by projects of the type authorized by this chapter whether or not acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, or improved under the authority of this chapter.

(b) Counties and municipalities are authorized to impose upon and collect from all persons who can be served by a project reasonable rates and charges for the services of the project, without regard to whether the person desires to utilize the services.

(c) All or any part of the revenues derived from the rates and charges imposed and collected under the authority of this chapter may be used for accomplishing and carrying out the authorities conferred by this chapter, including the pledging and use of those revenues for the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds issued under the authority of this chapter.

Acts 1971, No. 238, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2719.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-188-120 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 188 / Section 14-188-120
Aid and cooperation by state public bodies
Status: in_force

For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of rural development projects, including development projects of the federal government, located within the area in which it is authorized to act, any state public body may, upon such terms, with or without consideration, as it may determine, may: (1) Dedicate, sell, convey, or lease any of its property to a rural development authority; (2) Cause parks, playgrounds, recreational, community, educational, water, sewer, or drainage facilities, or any other works, which it is otherwise empowered to undertake, to be furnished adjacent to or in connection with development projects; (3) Furnish, dedicate, close, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan streets, roads, roadways, alleys, sidewalks, or other places which it is otherwise empowered to undertake; (4) Enter into agreements, which may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contrary, with a development authority or the federal government respecting action to be taken by the state public body pursuant to any of the powers granted by this chapter; and (5) Do any and all things necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of such projects. Acts 1963, No. 172, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1423.

For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of rural development projects, including development projects of the federal government, located within the area in which it is authorized to act, any state public body may, upon such terms, with or without consideration, as it may determine, may:

(1) Dedicate, sell, convey, or lease any of its property to a rural development authority;

(2) Cause parks, playgrounds, recreational, community, educational, water, sewer, or drainage facilities, or any other works, which it is otherwise empowered to undertake, to be furnished adjacent to or in connection with development projects;

(3) Furnish, dedicate, close, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan streets, roads, roadways, alleys, sidewalks, or other places which it is otherwise empowered to undertake;

(4) Enter into agreements, which may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contrary, with a development authority or the federal government respecting action to be taken by the state public body pursuant to any of the powers granted by this chapter; and

(5) Do any and all things necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of such projects.

Acts 1963, No. 172, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1423.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-232-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 232 / Section 14-232-104
Revenue bonds - Power to issue - Amount
Status: in_force

(a) Counties and municipalities are authorized to use any available revenues for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in § 14-232-103(a) , including the proceeds of revenue bonds issued under the authority of this chapter, either alone or together with other available funds and revenues. (b) The amount of revenue bonds issued shall be sufficient to pay: (1) The cost of accomplishing the specified purposes; (2) The cost of issuing bonds; (3) The amount necessary for a reserve, if desirable; (4) The amount necessary to provide for debt service on bonds until revenues for the payment thereof are available; and (5) Any other costs and expenditures of whatever nature incidental to the accomplishment of the specified purposes. Acts 1971, No. 238, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2714.

(a) Counties and municipalities are authorized to use any available revenues for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in § 14-232-103(a) , including the proceeds of revenue bonds issued under the authority of this chapter, either alone or together with other available funds and revenues.

(b) The amount of revenue bonds issued shall be sufficient to pay: (1) The cost of accomplishing the specified purposes; (2) The cost of issuing bonds; (3) The amount necessary for a reserve, if desirable; (4) The amount necessary to provide for debt service on bonds until revenues for the payment thereof are available; and (5) Any other costs and expenditures of whatever nature incidental to the accomplishment of the specified purposes.

(1) The cost of accomplishing the specified purposes;

(2) The cost of issuing bonds;

(3) The amount necessary for a reserve, if desirable;

(4) The amount necessary to provide for debt service on bonds until revenues for the payment thereof are available; and

(5) Any other costs and expenditures of whatever nature incidental to the accomplishment of the specified purposes.

Acts 1971, No. 238, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2714.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-21-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-21-204
Accounting records
Status: in_force

Accounting records shall be maintained by the sheriff's office for the receipt, disbursement, accounting, and documentation of funds according to the written procedures established by the Division of Legislative Audit. Acts 1997, No. 362, § 4.

Accounting records shall be maintained by the sheriff's office for the receipt, disbursement, accounting, and documentation of funds according to the written procedures established by the Division of Legislative Audit.

Acts 1997, No. 362, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-91-1106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 91 / Subchapter 11 / Section 14-91-1106
Borrowing of money
Status: in_force

In order to secure funds for the making and completion of the improvements in the improvement district according to the changed plans, the board of improvement may borrow money not exceeding the full amount of the estimated cost of making and completing the improvements, with ten percent (10%) added for overhead cost, at a rate of interest not exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum, and may issue negotiable notes or bonds of the district for the payment thereof, and pledge all uncollected assessments for the security of the payment of the notes or bonds. Acts 1925, No. 238, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-308.

In order to secure funds for the making and completion of the improvements in the improvement district according to the changed plans, the board of improvement may borrow money not exceeding the full amount of the estimated cost of making and completing the improvements, with ten percent (10%) added for overhead cost, at a rate of interest not exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum, and may issue negotiable notes or bonds of the district for the payment thereof, and pledge all uncollected assessments for the security of the payment of the notes or bonds.

Acts 1925, No. 238, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-308.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-24-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-24-103
Signing - Numbering
Status: in_force

County warrants shall be signed by the clerk of the county court and shall be numbered progressively throughout the year, commencing on January 1 in each year. Rev. Stat., ch. 41, § 29; C. & M. Dig., § 2000; Pope's Dig., § 2546; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-803.

County warrants shall be signed by the clerk of the county court and shall be numbered progressively throughout the year, commencing on January 1 in each year.

Rev. Stat., ch. 41, § 29; C. & M. Dig., § 2000; Pope's Dig., § 2546; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-803.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-175-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 175 / Section 14-175-116
Application of Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993
Status: in_force

(a) Each corporation is subject to the provisions of the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993, § 4-33-101 et seq., to the extent that those provisions are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter. (b) If a provision of the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993, § 4-33-101 et seq., is in conflict with any provision of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall control. Acts 2005, No. 1372, § 3.

(a) Each corporation is subject to the provisions of the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993, § 4-33-101 et seq., to the extent that those provisions are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter.

(b) If a provision of the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993, § 4-33-101 et seq., is in conflict with any provision of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

Acts 2005, No. 1372, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-57-403 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-57-403
Persons not licensed
Status: in_force

No person who is under the age of twenty-one (21) years shall be licensed to drive a bus or taxicab for hire, or otherwise, in any city of the first class in the State of Arkansas. Acts 1919, No. 557, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 7441; Pope's Dig., § 6653; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3520.

No person who is under the age of twenty-one (21) years shall be licensed to drive a bus or taxicab for hire, or otherwise, in any city of the first class in the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1919, No. 557, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 7441; Pope's Dig., § 6653; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3520.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-216 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-120-216
Contract authority
Status: in_force

The board of directors of any levee district, drainage district, or any levee and drainage district in this state is authorized and empowered to make and execute any and all necessary and proper contracts with the United States Army Corps of Engineers or any other federal agency to the end that: (1) The district will provide the lands, rights-of-way, and easements necessary by purchase, lease, donation, condemnation, or otherwise for the construction, maintenance, repair, realignment, and/or restoration of the works of improvement of any flood control or drainage project of the Mississippi River and its tributaries which heretofore has been adopted and authorized, or any such project which may be adopted and authorized by the United States of America, and the cost thereof paid by the board of directors of the district; (2) The district will hold and save the United States of America free from damages due to the construction of any such flood control and drainage works; (3) The district will perpetually maintain and operate the flood control and drainage works, after completion thereof, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers or other federal agency; and (4) The district will provide any and all additional local assurances required of the district by the United States Army Corps of Engineers or other federal agency. Acts 1937, No. 67, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 4596; Acts 1949, No. 249, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-804; Acts 1995, No. 264, § 2.

The board of directors of any levee district, drainage district, or any levee and drainage district in this state is authorized and empowered to make and execute any and all necessary and proper contracts with the United States Army Corps of Engineers or any other federal agency to the end that:

(1) The district will provide the lands, rights-of-way, and easements necessary by purchase, lease, donation, condemnation, or otherwise for the construction, maintenance, repair, realignment, and/or restoration of the works of improvement of any flood control or drainage project of the Mississippi River and its tributaries which heretofore has been adopted and authorized, or any such project which may be adopted and authorized by the United States of America, and the cost thereof paid by the board of directors of the district;

(2) The district will hold and save the United States of America free from damages due to the construction of any such flood control and drainage works;

(3) The district will perpetually maintain and operate the flood control and drainage works, after completion thereof, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers or other federal agency; and

(4) The district will provide any and all additional local assurances required of the district by the United States Army Corps of Engineers or other federal agency.

Acts 1937, No. 67, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 4596; Acts 1949, No. 249, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-804; Acts 1995, No. 264, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-269-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 269 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-269-303
Commissioners - Powers and duties - Selection of employees
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners appointed pursuant to this subchapter shall have full and complete authority to build, manage, operate, maintain, and keep in a good state of repair any municipal buildings deemed necessary to carry on a parks and recreation program for the municipality including the building of swimming pools, field houses, stadia, zoos, or other buildings necessary to carry on a parks and recreation program. (b) The commissioners shall have full and complete charge of the buildings and grounds including the right to control and permit, or refuse to permit, such public gatherings or other meetings or affairs as the commissioners shall see fit and deem to be in the best interests of the city. (c) (1) The commissioners shall have the exclusive right and power to make purchases of all supplies, apparatus, and other property and things requisite and necessary for the management and operation of the parks and recreation program including the construction of facilities and repairs and additions thereto. (2) The commissioners shall not have authority or power to sell, mortgage, or encumber the property unless otherwise authorized by the statutes of Arkansas. (d) The commissioners shall have the authority to enter into contracts with persons, firms, corporations, or organizations for the use of buildings, or parts thereof, of the parks and recreation program. (e) The employees necessary in the operation of the parks and recreation program, as well as their salaries and classifications, shall be selected and determined as prescribed by law through competitive examination and certification by the civil service commission. Acts 1949, No. 471, §§ 5-8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3622 -- 19-3625.

(a) The commissioners appointed pursuant to this subchapter shall have full and complete authority to build, manage, operate, maintain, and keep in a good state of repair any municipal buildings deemed necessary to carry on a parks and recreation program for the municipality including the building of swimming pools, field houses, stadia, zoos, or other buildings necessary to carry on a parks and recreation program.

(b) The commissioners shall have full and complete charge of the buildings and grounds including the right to control and permit, or refuse to permit, such public gatherings or other meetings or affairs as the commissioners shall see fit and deem to be in the best interests of the city.

(c) (1) The commissioners shall have the exclusive right and power to make purchases of all supplies, apparatus, and other property and things requisite and necessary for the management and operation of the parks and recreation program including the construction of facilities and repairs and additions thereto. (2) The commissioners shall not have authority or power to sell, mortgage, or encumber the property unless otherwise authorized by the statutes of Arkansas.

(1) The commissioners shall have the exclusive right and power to make purchases of all supplies, apparatus, and other property and things requisite and necessary for the management and operation of the parks and recreation program including the construction of facilities and repairs and additions thereto.

(2) The commissioners shall not have authority or power to sell, mortgage, or encumber the property unless otherwise authorized by the statutes of Arkansas.

(d) The commissioners shall have the authority to enter into contracts with persons, firms, corporations, or organizations for the use of buildings, or parts thereof, of the parks and recreation program.

(e) The employees necessary in the operation of the parks and recreation program, as well as their salaries and classifications, shall be selected and determined as prescribed by law through competitive examination and certification by the civil service commission.

Acts 1949, No. 471, §§ 5-8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3622 -- 19-3625.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-48-127 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 48 / Section 14-48-127
Bond of officers and employees
Status: in_force

All officers and employees of a city reorganized under this chapter, excepting the city administrator whose bond requirement is controlled by § 14-48-116 , may be required to make bond in such amount, in such form, and with such security as may meet the approval of the board of directors. Acts 1967, No. 36, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-813.

All officers and employees of a city reorganized under this chapter, excepting the city administrator whose bond requirement is controlled by § 14-48-116 , may be required to make bond in such amount, in such form, and with such security as may meet the approval of the board of directors.

Acts 1967, No. 36, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-813.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-806 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-125-806
Security for bonds - Delinquencies
Status: in_force

(a) All bonds issued under the terms of this chapter that are made payable from the proceeds of assessments shall be secured by a lien on all benefited lands in the project area unless the board of directors shall be able to sell bonds payable out of revenue only. The board shall see to it that a tax is levied annually and collected under the provisions of this chapter so long as it may be necessary to pay any bond issued under its authority. (b) (1) If any bond or interest coupon on any bond issued by the board is not paid within (30) days after its maturity, it shall be the duty of the chancery court of the proper county, on the application of any holder of the bond or interest coupon so overdue, to order the collection of the taxes aforesaid. At its discretion, the court may appoint a receiver therefor. (2) The proceeds of the taxes and collections shall be applied, after payment of costs, first to overdue interest and then to payment pro rata of all bonds issued by the board which are then due and payable. (3) The board or receiver may be directed by suit to foreclose the lien of the taxes on the lands. (4) The suits so brought by the receiver shall be conducted in all matters as suits by the board, as hereinbefore provided, and with like effect. (5) The decrees and deeds herein shall have the same presumptions in their favor. (6) However, when all such sums have been paid, the receiver shall be discharged, and the affairs of the district with respect to the project area conducted by the board, as provided in this chapter. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 30, as added by Acts 1965, No. 424, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-933.

(a) All bonds issued under the terms of this chapter that are made payable from the proceeds of assessments shall be secured by a lien on all benefited lands in the project area unless the board of directors shall be able to sell bonds payable out of revenue only. The board shall see to it that a tax is levied annually and collected under the provisions of this chapter so long as it may be necessary to pay any bond issued under its authority.

(b) (1) If any bond or interest coupon on any bond issued by the board is not paid within (30) days after its maturity, it shall be the duty of the chancery court of the proper county, on the application of any holder of the bond or interest coupon so overdue, to order the collection of the taxes aforesaid. At its discretion, the court may appoint a receiver therefor. (2) The proceeds of the taxes and collections shall be applied, after payment of costs, first to overdue interest and then to payment pro rata of all bonds issued by the board which are then due and payable. (3) The board or receiver may be directed by suit to foreclose the lien of the taxes on the lands. (4) The suits so brought by the receiver shall be conducted in all matters as suits by the board, as hereinbefore provided, and with like effect. (5) The decrees and deeds herein shall have the same presumptions in their favor. (6) However, when all such sums have been paid, the receiver shall be discharged, and the affairs of the district with respect to the project area conducted by the board, as provided in this chapter.

(1) If any bond or interest coupon on any bond issued by the board is not paid within (30) days after its maturity, it shall be the duty of the chancery court of the proper county, on the application of any holder of the bond or interest coupon so overdue, to order the collection of the taxes aforesaid. At its discretion, the court may appoint a receiver therefor.

(2) The proceeds of the taxes and collections shall be applied, after payment of costs, first to overdue interest and then to payment pro rata of all bonds issued by the board which are then due and payable.

(3) The board or receiver may be directed by suit to foreclose the lien of the taxes on the lands.

(4) The suits so brought by the receiver shall be conducted in all matters as suits by the board, as hereinbefore provided, and with like effect.

(5) The decrees and deeds herein shall have the same presumptions in their favor.

(6) However, when all such sums have been paid, the receiver shall be discharged, and the affairs of the district with respect to the project area conducted by the board, as provided in this chapter.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 30, as added by Acts 1965, No. 424, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-933.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-321-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 321 / Section 14-321-106
Assessment of benefits
Status: in_force

The assessment of benefits in any viaduct improvement district described in § 14-321-101 shall be made according to the actual benefits the lands will realize from the making and maintenance of the improvement. The commissioners or assessors in the district, in making the assessment of benefits, shall not be required to make them in zones of any form, or proportion them in circular zones of any particular width with reference to the viaduct. However, the commissioners or assessors are not prohibited from making their assessment of benefits on the basis of zones circular or in other form, if, in their opinion, this is the best basis on which to ascertain and fix the amount of the benefits to the several tracts and parcels of land in the district. Acts 1923 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 21, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 6545; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1305.

The assessment of benefits in any viaduct improvement district described in § 14-321-101 shall be made according to the actual benefits the lands will realize from the making and maintenance of the improvement. The commissioners or assessors in the district, in making the assessment of benefits, shall not be required to make them in zones of any form, or proportion them in circular zones of any particular width with reference to the viaduct. However, the commissioners or assessors are not prohibited from making their assessment of benefits on the basis of zones circular or in other form, if, in their opinion, this is the best basis on which to ascertain and fix the amount of the benefits to the several tracts and parcels of land in the district.

Acts 1923 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 21, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 6545; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1305.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-42-425 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-42-425
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 994, eff. 7/24/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 150,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 728, § 5.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 994, eff. 7/24/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 150,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 728, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-1003 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 10 / Section 14-86-1003
Relief from penalties in apportioned assessment
Status: in_force

(a) On any acreage tract of land embraced in any municipal improvement district located in the municipality, where two (2) or more property owners own different portions of such an acreage tract, the benefits to which were assessed as a unit or with one (1) assessment of benefits for the entire tract, and a majority of the property owners desire to pay their just part of the assessment of benefits but cannot pay it because the assessment is on the entire tract and not apportioned to each parcel of the tract as owned, any one of the respective owners may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an apportionment of the assessment, making the other owners of the tract embraced in the unit assessment defendants. (b) Upon payment of the apportioned assessment as fixed by the court, the person so paying shall be relieved of all penalties accruing prior to the apportionment of the assessment as fixed by the court. Acts 1941, No. 268, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1130.

(a) On any acreage tract of land embraced in any municipal improvement district located in the municipality, where two (2) or more property owners own different portions of such an acreage tract, the benefits to which were assessed as a unit or with one (1) assessment of benefits for the entire tract, and a majority of the property owners desire to pay their just part of the assessment of benefits but cannot pay it because the assessment is on the entire tract and not apportioned to each parcel of the tract as owned, any one of the respective owners may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an apportionment of the assessment, making the other owners of the tract embraced in the unit assessment defendants.

(b) Upon payment of the apportioned assessment as fixed by the court, the person so paying shall be relieved of all penalties accruing prior to the apportionment of the assessment as fixed by the court.

Acts 1941, No. 268, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1130.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-112 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-112
Bonds or notes - Issuance generally
Status: in_force

The issuance of bonds or notes shall be by a resolution of the commission. Acts 1957, No. 115, § 11; 1981, No. 425, § 48; 1983, No. 442, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4071.

The issuance of bonds or notes shall be by a resolution of the commission.

Acts 1957, No. 115, § 11; 1981, No. 425, § 48; 1983, No. 442, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4071.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-199-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 199 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-199-201
Applicability to commission form of government
Status: in_force

No part of this subchapter shall apply to a municipal plant operated solely by city commissioners without a majority vote of the commissioners. Acts 1937, No. 267, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3905.

No part of this subchapter shall apply to a municipal plant operated solely by city commissioners without a majority vote of the commissioners.

Acts 1937, No. 267, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-218 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-164-218
Bonds - Interim financing
Status: in_force

(a) If the issuance of bonds is authorized in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, a municipality or county is authorized to obtain interim financing pending the delivery of all or any part of the bonds from such sources and upon such terms as the municipality or the county shall determine. (b) As evidence of any indebtedness so incurred, the municipality or the county may execute and deliver its promissory note or notes and pledge to the payment thereof any revenues authorized by this subchapter to be pledged to revenue bonds and may secure the notes in the same manner as revenue bonds issued under this subchapter may be secured. (c) As the ordinance or order may provide, the notes may: (1) Bear such date or dates; (2) Mature at such time or times, not exceeding thirty-six (36) months from their respective dates; (3) Bear interest at such rate or rates; (4) Be in such form; (5) Be executed in such manner; (6) Be payable at such place or places; (7) Contain such provisions for prepayment prior to maturity; and (8) Contain such other terms, or covenants and conditions, consistent with the provisions of this subchapter, pertaining to revenue bonds and pertaining to the security, rights, duties, and obligations of the municipality or county and the trustee for the holders or registered owners of the bonds and the rights of the holders or registered owners of the bonds. (d) These notes shall not be general obligations of the municipality or county but shall be special obligations, and in no event shall these notes constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or county within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. (e) The municipality or county may use, as distinguished from pledge, any available revenues to pay or to apply to the payment of the principal of, and interest on, these notes and may use the proceeds of revenue bonds, either alone or with other available revenues, to pay the principal and interest on the notes. Acts 1960 (Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 5; 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 16, § 1; 1969, No. 121, § 1; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 36, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1239, § 2; 1981, No. 4, §§ 2-4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1605.

(a) If the issuance of bonds is authorized in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, a municipality or county is authorized to obtain interim financing pending the delivery of all or any part of the bonds from such sources and upon such terms as the municipality or the county shall determine.

(b) As evidence of any indebtedness so incurred, the municipality or the county may execute and deliver its promissory note or notes and pledge to the payment thereof any revenues authorized by this subchapter to be pledged to revenue bonds and may secure the notes in the same manner as revenue bonds issued under this subchapter may be secured.

(c) As the ordinance or order may provide, the notes may: (1) Bear such date or dates; (2) Mature at such time or times, not exceeding thirty-six (36) months from their respective dates; (3) Bear interest at such rate or rates; (4) Be in such form; (5) Be executed in such manner; (6) Be payable at such place or places; (7) Contain such provisions for prepayment prior to maturity; and (8) Contain such other terms, or covenants and conditions, consistent with the provisions of this subchapter, pertaining to revenue bonds and pertaining to the security, rights, duties, and obligations of the municipality or county and the trustee for the holders or registered owners of the bonds and the rights of the holders or registered owners of the bonds.

(1) Bear such date or dates;

(2) Mature at such time or times, not exceeding thirty-six (36) months from their respective dates;

(3) Bear interest at such rate or rates;

(4) Be in such form;

(5) Be executed in such manner;

(6) Be payable at such place or places;

(7) Contain such provisions for prepayment prior to maturity; and

(8) Contain such other terms, or covenants and conditions, consistent with the provisions of this subchapter, pertaining to revenue bonds and pertaining to the security, rights, duties, and obligations of the municipality or county and the trustee for the holders or registered owners of the bonds and the rights of the holders or registered owners of the bonds.

(d) These notes shall not be general obligations of the municipality or county but shall be special obligations, and in no event shall these notes constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or county within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.

(e) The municipality or county may use, as distinguished from pledge, any available revenues to pay or to apply to the payment of the principal of, and interest on, these notes and may use the proceeds of revenue bonds, either alone or with other available revenues, to pay the principal and interest on the notes.

Acts 1960 (Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 5; 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 16, § 1; 1969, No. 121, § 1; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 36, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1239, § 2; 1981, No. 4, §§ 2-4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1605.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-359-120 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 359 / Section 14-359-120
Pension and retirement plans
Status: in_force

(a) In any city of the first class, owning and operating a municipal airport and its related properties and facilities, by or through an airport board of commissioners, the commission is authorized to provide a plan for social security, old age pensions, or retirement pay for part or all employees of the airport and its related properties and facilities, under such plan as the commissioners may provide. (b) If such a plan is not placed in effect, the seniority and retirement rights and benefits to which the airport personnel are entitled shall remain in full force and effect. Acts 1949, No. 53, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-518.

(a) In any city of the first class, owning and operating a municipal airport and its related properties and facilities, by or through an airport board of commissioners, the commission is authorized to provide a plan for social security, old age pensions, or retirement pay for part or all employees of the airport and its related properties and facilities, under such plan as the commissioners may provide.

(b) If such a plan is not placed in effect, the seniority and retirement rights and benefits to which the airport personnel are entitled shall remain in full force and effect.

Acts 1949, No. 53, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-518.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-118-308 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 118 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-118-308
Filing of assessment - Notice
Status: in_force

(a) When the assessment is completed, the commissioners shall subscribe the assessment and deposit it with the clerk at the circuit court where the district was organized. The book shall be kept and preserved as a public record, and a list of the lands and assessments in the county shall be filed with the respective circuit clerk and recorder in each of the counties. (b) Upon the filing of the assessment, the circuit clerk shall give notice of the fact by publication two (2) weeks in some newspaper in each of the counties in which the lands of the district may be situated. The notice shall give a description of the lands assessed for the proposed improvement. The owners of the lands, if they desire, may appear before the circuit court on a day therein named and fixed by the clerk and present complaints, if they have any, against the assessment of any lands in the district. Acts 1983, No. 432, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1028.

(a) When the assessment is completed, the commissioners shall subscribe the assessment and deposit it with the clerk at the circuit court where the district was organized. The book shall be kept and preserved as a public record, and a list of the lands and assessments in the county shall be filed with the respective circuit clerk and recorder in each of the counties.

(b) Upon the filing of the assessment, the circuit clerk shall give notice of the fact by publication two (2) weeks in some newspaper in each of the counties in which the lands of the district may be situated. The notice shall give a description of the lands assessed for the proposed improvement. The owners of the lands, if they desire, may appear before the circuit court on a day therein named and fixed by the clerk and present complaints, if they have any, against the assessment of any lands in the district.

Acts 1983, No. 432, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1028.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-1203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 14-14-1203
Compensation and expense reimbursements generally
Status: in_force

(a) Appropriation Required. All compensation, including salary, hourly compensation, expense allowances, training expenses, and other remunerations, allowed to any county officer, district officer, county officer-elect, district officer-elect, or employee is made only on specific appropriation by the quorum court of the county. (b) Payments on Claims Approved by the County Judge. All compensation, including salary, hourly compensation, expense allowances, training expenses, and other remuneration, allowed to any county officer, district officer, county officer-elect, district officer-elect, or employee is made only upon claim or voucher presented to the county judge and approved by him or her in the manner prescribed by law for disbursement of county funds. (c) Expense Reimbursement. (1) Except as provided under subdivision (c)(2) of this section, all expense allowances, training expenses, and remunerations other than salary provided in this subchapter shall be made only upon voucher or claim itemizing the allowances or expenses, prepared in the manner prescribed by law, and presented to and approved by the county judge in the manner prescribed by law for the disbursement of county funds. (2) County officials may make cash advances for travel-related expenses to employees, subject to rules adopted by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee. (d) Decreases in Salary. (1) A decrease in the annual salary or compensation of an elected county constitutional officer is not effective during a current term of office. (2) A decrease fixed by the quorum court of the county is not effective until January 1 following a general election in which the county constitutional officer appeared on the ballot. (e) Enterprise Accounts Prohibited. An elected county or district officer or employee of the county or district shall not individually maintain or operate an account for financing self-supporting activities that render services on a user charge basis to the general public. Amended by Act 2021, No. 314,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2015, No. 279,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 112; 1983, No. 233, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4205; Acts 2011, No. 614, § 1.

(a) Appropriation Required. All compensation, including salary, hourly compensation, expense allowances, training expenses, and other remunerations, allowed to any county officer, district officer, county officer-elect, district officer-elect, or employee is made only on specific appropriation by the quorum court of the county.

(b) Payments on Claims Approved by the County Judge. All compensation, including salary, hourly compensation, expense allowances, training expenses, and other remuneration, allowed to any county officer, district officer, county officer-elect, district officer-elect, or employee is made only upon claim or voucher presented to the county judge and approved by him or her in the manner prescribed by law for disbursement of county funds.

(c) Expense Reimbursement. (1) Except as provided under subdivision (c)(2) of this section, all expense allowances, training expenses, and remunerations other than salary provided in this subchapter shall be made only upon voucher or claim itemizing the allowances or expenses, prepared in the manner prescribed by law, and presented to and approved by the county judge in the manner prescribed by law for the disbursement of county funds. (2) County officials may make cash advances for travel-related expenses to employees, subject to rules adopted by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

(1) Except as provided under subdivision (c)(2) of this section, all expense allowances, training expenses, and remunerations other than salary provided in this subchapter shall be made only upon voucher or claim itemizing the allowances or expenses, prepared in the manner prescribed by law, and presented to and approved by the county judge in the manner prescribed by law for the disbursement of county funds.

(2) County officials may make cash advances for travel-related expenses to employees, subject to rules adopted by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

(d) Decreases in Salary. (1) A decrease in the annual salary or compensation of an elected county constitutional officer is not effective during a current term of office. (2) A decrease fixed by the quorum court of the county is not effective until January 1 following a general election in which the county constitutional officer appeared on the ballot.

(1) A decrease in the annual salary or compensation of an elected county constitutional officer is not effective during a current term of office.

(2) A decrease fixed by the quorum court of the county is not effective until January 1 following a general election in which the county constitutional officer appeared on the ballot.

(e) Enterprise Accounts Prohibited. An elected county or district officer or employee of the county or district shall not individually maintain or operate an account for financing self-supporting activities that render services on a user charge basis to the general public.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 314,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 279,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 112; 1983, No. 233, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4205; Acts 2011, No. 614, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-57-306 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-57-306
Surety bond requirement
Status: in_force

(a) No permit shall be granted under § 14-57-304 until and unless the applicant shall file with the governing body of the city or town a surety bond of a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state, in such amount as the city or town shall determine, conditioned upon the applicant establishing, maintaining, and continuing the proposed service until such time as the permit issued to applicant is cancelled, withdrawn, or has expired. (b) If the applicant fails to comply with the provisions of the bond, the city or town shall forfeit such amount of the bond as it shall deem necessary to adequately compensate the city or town for loss of the applicant's service. Acts 1939, No. 213, § 5; 1947, No. 392, § 3; 1967, No. 238, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3516.

(a) No permit shall be granted under § 14-57-304 until and unless the applicant shall file with the governing body of the city or town a surety bond of a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state, in such amount as the city or town shall determine, conditioned upon the applicant establishing, maintaining, and continuing the proposed service until such time as the permit issued to applicant is cancelled, withdrawn, or has expired.

(b) If the applicant fails to comply with the provisions of the bond, the city or town shall forfeit such amount of the bond as it shall deem necessary to adequately compensate the city or town for loss of the applicant's service.

Acts 1939, No. 213, § 5; 1947, No. 392, § 3; 1967, No. 238, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3516.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-121 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-234-121
Review of audit report or report of agreed-upon procedures by board
Status: in_force

Each audit report or report of agreed-upon procedures shall be reviewed by the appropriate board at the next regularly scheduled open meeting after receiving the audit report or the report of agreed-upon procedures from the accountant. Acts 1997, No. 272, § 3; 1999, No. 218, § 3.

Each audit report or report of agreed-upon procedures shall be reviewed by the appropriate board at the next regularly scheduled open meeting after receiving the audit report or the report of agreed-upon procedures from the accountant.

Acts 1997, No. 272, § 3; 1999, No. 218, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-16-208 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-16-208
Directors and instructors
Status: in_force

(a) Any corporation, board, or body given charge of a recreation program shall have authority to employ directors and instructors of recreational work. (b) In all cases where school funds or property are utilized for programs under this subchapter, the State Board of Education shall establish minimum qualifications of local recreational directors and instructors. Acts 1941, No. 291, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3603, 19-3604.

(a) Any corporation, board, or body given charge of a recreation program shall have authority to employ directors and instructors of recreational work.

(b) In all cases where school funds or property are utilized for programs under this subchapter, the State Board of Education shall establish minimum qualifications of local recreational directors and instructors.

Acts 1941, No. 291, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3603, 19-3604.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-324 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-120-324
Trial procedure
Status: in_force

(a) The suit shall be conducted in accordance with the practice and procedure of chancery courts in this state, except as provided in this subchapter. However, no affidavit shall be required for the publication of the notice, and neither attorneys nor guardians ad litem, nor any provision of § 16-65-403 [repealed], shall be required, and the suits may be disposed of on oral testimony, as in proceedings at law. (b) The provisions of this subchapter shall be liberally construed to give the assessment list the effect of a bona fide mortgage for a valuable consideration and to constitute a first lien upon the property as against all persons having any claim to, or interest in the property. (c) No informality or irregularity in the levying of the tax or in the description or valuation of the property shall be held a valid defense to the proceedings. Acts 1961, No. 20, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-851.

(a) The suit shall be conducted in accordance with the practice and procedure of chancery courts in this state, except as provided in this subchapter. However, no affidavit shall be required for the publication of the notice, and neither attorneys nor guardians ad litem, nor any provision of § 16-65-403 [repealed], shall be required, and the suits may be disposed of on oral testimony, as in proceedings at law.

(b) The provisions of this subchapter shall be liberally construed to give the assessment list the effect of a bona fide mortgage for a valuable consideration and to constitute a first lien upon the property as against all persons having any claim to, or interest in the property.

(c) No informality or irregularity in the levying of the tax or in the description or valuation of the property shall be held a valid defense to the proceedings.

Acts 1961, No. 20, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-851.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-902 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-121-902
Treasurers to keep separate account with drainage district
Status: in_force

The county treasurers of this state shall keep upon their books a separate account with each public drainage district of their county, and no money collected under the provisions of § 14-121-901 shall be paid out only for the purpose of keeping clean the particular public ditch for which it was collected. Acts 1907, No. 314, § 2, p. 746; C. & M. Dig., § 3658; Pope's Dig., § 4509; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-402.

The county treasurers of this state shall keep upon their books a separate account with each public drainage district of their county, and no money collected under the provisions of § 14-121-901 shall be paid out only for the purpose of keeping clean the particular public ditch for which it was collected.

Acts 1907, No. 314, § 2, p. 746; C. & M. Dig., § 3658; Pope's Dig., § 4509; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-402.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-57-702 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-57-702
Authority to levy
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 26-78-102 - 26-78-108 and in addition to such taxes as may be levied by the State of Arkansas for the privilege of using and operating motor vehicles on the public roads and highways of this state, any city of the first or second class and any incorporated town are authorized to levy an annual tax upon the owners of vehicles for the privilege of using and operating a motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets, and other public ways in the city or town. (b) The levy of the tax authorized by this section shall be, by ordinance, duly adopted by the governing body of the city or town. (c) The tax authorized in this section to be levied shall be designated and known as the "city or town vehicle tax." (d) Each levy by the governing body of the city or town shall be for collection during the calendar year following the year in which the levy is made, and each year thereafter, until the tax is amended or repealed by the governing body of the city or town. Acts 1969, No. 88, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3506.

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 26-78-102 - 26-78-108 and in addition to such taxes as may be levied by the State of Arkansas for the privilege of using and operating motor vehicles on the public roads and highways of this state, any city of the first or second class and any incorporated town are authorized to levy an annual tax upon the owners of vehicles for the privilege of using and operating a motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets, and other public ways in the city or town.

(b) The levy of the tax authorized by this section shall be, by ordinance, duly adopted by the governing body of the city or town.

(c) The tax authorized in this section to be levied shall be designated and known as the "city or town vehicle tax."

(d) Each levy by the governing body of the city or town shall be for collection during the calendar year following the year in which the levy is made, and each year thereafter, until the tax is amended or repealed by the governing body of the city or town.

Acts 1969, No. 88, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3506.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-90-903 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-90-903
Notice for collection of assessment
Status: in_force

The county tax collector shall immediately upon the receipt of the certified copies of the municipal improvement district assessment of benefits and ordinance cause to be published in some newspaper published in the city a notice, which may be in the following form: Click here to view form. Acts 1881, No. 84, § 8, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5671; Pope's Dig., § 7309; Acts 1949, No. 195, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-418.

The county tax collector shall immediately upon the receipt of the certified copies of the municipal improvement district assessment of benefits and ordinance cause to be published in some newspaper published in the city a notice, which may be in the following form:

Click here to view form.

Acts 1881, No. 84, § 8, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5671; Pope's Dig., § 7309; Acts 1949, No. 195, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-418.

90_903_1 - Attachment
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-144-308 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 144 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-144-308
Issuance of revenue bonds - Mortgage lien
Status: in_force

(a) The resolution or indenture securing the bonds may impose a foreclosable mortgage lien upon or security interest in the facilities of the research park authority or any portion of the facilities, and the extent of the mortgage lien or security interest may be controlled by the resolution or indenture, including without limitation provisions pertaining to the release of all or part of the facilities subject to the mortgage lien or security interest in the event of successive issues of bonds. (b) Subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions contained in the resolution or indenture, any holder of any of the bonds or of any coupon attached to a bond or a trustee on behalf of the holders either at law or in equity may enforce the mortgage lien or security interest and by proper suit may compel the performance of the duties of the officials of the authority set forth in this chapter and set forth in the resolution or indenture. Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.

(a) The resolution or indenture securing the bonds may impose a foreclosable mortgage lien upon or security interest in the facilities of the research park authority or any portion of the facilities, and the extent of the mortgage lien or security interest may be controlled by the resolution or indenture, including without limitation provisions pertaining to the release of all or part of the facilities subject to the mortgage lien or security interest in the event of successive issues of bonds.

(b) Subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions contained in the resolution or indenture, any holder of any of the bonds or of any coupon attached to a bond or a trustee on behalf of the holders either at law or in equity may enforce the mortgage lien or security interest and by proper suit may compel the performance of the duties of the officials of the authority set forth in this chapter and set forth in the resolution or indenture.

Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-186-407 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 186 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-186-407
Right of eminent domain
Status: in_force

For the purpose of acquiring a new port under the provisions of this subchapter or for the purpose of acquiring any property necessary for it, municipalities and counties shall have the right of eminent domain as is provided in §§ 18-15-301 - 18-15-303 and any acts amendatory and supplementary to it. Acts 1959, No. 310, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2745.

For the purpose of acquiring a new port under the provisions of this subchapter or for the purpose of acquiring any property necessary for it, municipalities and counties shall have the right of eminent domain as is provided in §§ 18-15-301 - 18-15-303 and any acts amendatory and supplementary to it.

Acts 1959, No. 310, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2745.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-250-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 250 / Section 14-250-104
Exemption from jurisdiction of Arkansas Public Service Commission
Status: in_force

Districts organized under this chapter shall be exempt in any and all respects from the jurisdiction and control of the Public Service Commission of this state. Acts 1983, No. 608, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2310.

Districts organized under this chapter shall be exempt in any and all respects from the jurisdiction and control of the Public Service Commission of this state.

Acts 1983, No. 608, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2310.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-902 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-14-902
Quorum court administration
Status: in_force

(a) Secretariat. (1) The secretariat of the county quorum court shall be the clerk of the county court of each county unless otherwise provided by county ordinance. (2) Alternative Designation. A quorum court may provide by ordinance for the establishment of minimum qualifications and an appropriation for the employment of a secretariat of the court. The employee so designated shall be a staff member of the county clerk or the county judge as may be specified by the ordinance. Where the separate position of secretariat is created by ordinance, all legislative duties prescribed in this chapter for a county clerk shall thereafter become the duties of the secretariat. (3) Duties of the County Clerk. Unless otherwise provided for by county ordinance, the clerk or the deputy clerk shall: (A) Attend all regular and special meetings of the court; (B) Perform all administrative and recordkeeping duties prescribed in this chapter; and (C) Perform all other duties as may be required by the quorum court through county ordinance. (b) Counsel. (1) Legal Counsel. The prosecuting attorney or his or her deputy serving each county shall serve as legal counsel of the quorum court unless otherwise provided by county ordinance. (2) Alternative Designation of Legal Counsel. A quorum court may provide by ordinance for the appropriation of county funds for the employment of legal counsel to serve the court. (3) Duties of Legal Counsel. The legal counsel of a quorum court shall: (A) Attend all regular and special meetings of the court; (B) Perform all duties prescribed in this chapter; and (C) Perform all other duties as may be required by a quorum court. (c) Other Administrative Services. A quorum court may authorize and provide through ordinance, for the employment of any additional staff or the purchase of technical services in support of legislative affairs. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 97; 1979, No. 413, §§ 25-27; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4014.

(a) Secretariat. (1) The secretariat of the county quorum court shall be the clerk of the county court of each county unless otherwise provided by county ordinance. (2) Alternative Designation. A quorum court may provide by ordinance for the establishment of minimum qualifications and an appropriation for the employment of a secretariat of the court. The employee so designated shall be a staff member of the county clerk or the county judge as may be specified by the ordinance. Where the separate position of secretariat is created by ordinance, all legislative duties prescribed in this chapter for a county clerk shall thereafter become the duties of the secretariat. (3) Duties of the County Clerk. Unless otherwise provided for by county ordinance, the clerk or the deputy clerk shall: (A) Attend all regular and special meetings of the court; (B) Perform all administrative and recordkeeping duties prescribed in this chapter; and (C) Perform all other duties as may be required by the quorum court through county ordinance.

(1) The secretariat of the county quorum court shall be the clerk of the county court of each county unless otherwise provided by county ordinance.

(2) Alternative Designation. A quorum court may provide by ordinance for the establishment of minimum qualifications and an appropriation for the employment of a secretariat of the court. The employee so designated shall be a staff member of the county clerk or the county judge as may be specified by the ordinance. Where the separate position of secretariat is created by ordinance, all legislative duties prescribed in this chapter for a county clerk shall thereafter become the duties of the secretariat.

(3) Duties of the County Clerk. Unless otherwise provided for by county ordinance, the clerk or the deputy clerk shall: (A) Attend all regular and special meetings of the court; (B) Perform all administrative and recordkeeping duties prescribed in this chapter; and (C) Perform all other duties as may be required by the quorum court through county ordinance.

(A) Attend all regular and special meetings of the court;

(B) Perform all administrative and recordkeeping duties prescribed in this chapter; and

(C) Perform all other duties as may be required by the quorum court through county ordinance.

(b) Counsel. (1) Legal Counsel. The prosecuting attorney or his or her deputy serving each county shall serve as legal counsel of the quorum court unless otherwise provided by county ordinance. (2) Alternative Designation of Legal Counsel. A quorum court may provide by ordinance for the appropriation of county funds for the employment of legal counsel to serve the court. (3) Duties of Legal Counsel. The legal counsel of a quorum court shall: (A) Attend all regular and special meetings of the court; (B) Perform all duties prescribed in this chapter; and (C) Perform all other duties as may be required by a quorum court.

(1) Legal Counsel. The prosecuting attorney or his or her deputy serving each county shall serve as legal counsel of the quorum court unless otherwise provided by county ordinance.

(2) Alternative Designation of Legal Counsel. A quorum court may provide by ordinance for the appropriation of county funds for the employment of legal counsel to serve the court.

(3) Duties of Legal Counsel. The legal counsel of a quorum court shall: (A) Attend all regular and special meetings of the court; (B) Perform all duties prescribed in this chapter; and (C) Perform all other duties as may be required by a quorum court.

(A) Attend all regular and special meetings of the court;

(B) Perform all duties prescribed in this chapter; and

(C) Perform all other duties as may be required by a quorum court.

(c) Other Administrative Services. A quorum court may authorize and provide through ordinance, for the employment of any additional staff or the purchase of technical services in support of legislative affairs.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 97; 1979, No. 413, §§ 25-27; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-123-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 123 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-123-203
District name
Status: in_force

The court shall designate a number or name for each district, and the district shall be known and designated by number or name, thus: "Levee District No. ..............., County ..............., Levee District ............... County." Acts 1879, No. 78, § 5, p. 117; C. & M. Dig., § 6821; Pope's Dig., § 4547; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-607.

The court shall designate a number or name for each district, and the district shall be known and designated by number or name, thus:

"Levee District No. ..............., County ..............., Levee District ............... County."

Acts 1879, No. 78, § 5, p. 117; C. & M. Dig., § 6821; Pope's Dig., § 4547; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-607.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-163-215 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 163 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-163-215
Bonds - Tax exemption
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, and this exemption shall include income, inheritance, and estate taxes. Acts 1963, No. 206, § 7; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 60, §§ 1, 2; 1975, No. 225, § 4; 1981, No. 425, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3107.

Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, and this exemption shall include income, inheritance, and estate taxes.

Acts 1963, No. 206, § 7; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 60, §§ 1, 2; 1975, No. 225, § 4; 1981, No. 425, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3107.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-115-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 115 / Section 14-115-105
Contents of agreements between Arkansas and another state
Status: in_force

(a) Any such agreement between a district in this state and a district in an adjoining state shall contain as a minimum the following: (1) A statement of the obligations of each district as to the installation of the works of improvement and the amount or proportionate share of the nonfederal installation costs to be borne by each district; (2) A statement of the obligations of each district as to the operation and maintenance of the works of improvement lying within each district and the amount or proportionate part of the cost of the operation and maintenance to be borne by each district; (3) The obligation of each district to pay a proportionate part of any damages which may be recovered against either district resulting from the injury to, or taking of, lands or other property necessary for carrying out the works of improvement; (4) A statement that any installation funds remaining after completion of the work and payment of all costs shall be divided and returned to each district in the same proportion that each contributed to the cost. (b) However, no such agreement with an adjoining state or district of that state shall be inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States of America, or of either state, for the carrying out of the proposed works of improvement. Acts 1967, No. 31, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1805.

(a) Any such agreement between a district in this state and a district in an adjoining state shall contain as a minimum the following: (1) A statement of the obligations of each district as to the installation of the works of improvement and the amount or proportionate share of the nonfederal installation costs to be borne by each district; (2) A statement of the obligations of each district as to the operation and maintenance of the works of improvement lying within each district and the amount or proportionate part of the cost of the operation and maintenance to be borne by each district; (3) The obligation of each district to pay a proportionate part of any damages which may be recovered against either district resulting from the injury to, or taking of, lands or other property necessary for carrying out the works of improvement; (4) A statement that any installation funds remaining after completion of the work and payment of all costs shall be divided and returned to each district in the same proportion that each contributed to the cost.

(1) A statement of the obligations of each district as to the installation of the works of improvement and the amount or proportionate share of the nonfederal installation costs to be borne by each district;

(2) A statement of the obligations of each district as to the operation and maintenance of the works of improvement lying within each district and the amount or proportionate part of the cost of the operation and maintenance to be borne by each district;

(3) The obligation of each district to pay a proportionate part of any damages which may be recovered against either district resulting from the injury to, or taking of, lands or other property necessary for carrying out the works of improvement;

(4) A statement that any installation funds remaining after completion of the work and payment of all costs shall be divided and returned to each district in the same proportion that each contributed to the cost.

(b) However, no such agreement with an adjoining state or district of that state shall be inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States of America, or of either state, for the carrying out of the proposed works of improvement.

Acts 1967, No. 31, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1805.