Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-809 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-164-809
Bonds - Terms and conditions
Status: in_force

(a) As provided by an ordinance or trust indenture authorized under this subchapter, bonds may: (1) Be in registered or other form; (2) Be in such denominations as determined by the legislative body; (3) Be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination; (4) Be made payable at places within or without the state; (5) Be issued in one (1) or more series; (6) Bear the date or dates determined by the legislative body of the issuer; (7) Mature at the time or times determined by the legislative body of the issuer; (8) Be payable in such medium of payment determined by the legislative body of the issuer; (9) Be subject to the terms of redemption determined by the legislative body of the issuer; and (10) Contain other terms, covenants, and conditions determined by the legislative body of the issuer, including without limitation terms, covenants, and conditions pertaining to: (A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (B) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (C) The nature and extent of the pledge and security; (D) The remedies on default; and (E) The rights, duties, and obligations of the legislative body of the issuer and the trustee, if any, for the owners of the bonds, and the rights of the owners of the bonds. (b) All bonds are negotiable instruments within the meaning of the negotiable instruments law of the state. Added by Act 2015, No. 1275,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) As provided by an ordinance or trust indenture authorized under this subchapter, bonds may: (1) Be in registered or other form; (2) Be in such denominations as determined by the legislative body; (3) Be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination; (4) Be made payable at places within or without the state; (5) Be issued in one (1) or more series; (6) Bear the date or dates determined by the legislative body of the issuer; (7) Mature at the time or times determined by the legislative body of the issuer; (8) Be payable in such medium of payment determined by the legislative body of the issuer; (9) Be subject to the terms of redemption determined by the legislative body of the issuer; and (10) Contain other terms, covenants, and conditions determined by the legislative body of the issuer, including without limitation terms, covenants, and conditions pertaining to: (A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (B) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (C) The nature and extent of the pledge and security; (D) The remedies on default; and (E) The rights, duties, and obligations of the legislative body of the issuer and the trustee, if any, for the owners of the bonds, and the rights of the owners of the bonds.

(1) Be in registered or other form;

(2) Be in such denominations as determined by the legislative body;

(3) Be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination;

(4) Be made payable at places within or without the state;

(5) Be issued in one (1) or more series;

(6) Bear the date or dates determined by the legislative body of the issuer;

(7) Mature at the time or times determined by the legislative body of the issuer;

(8) Be payable in such medium of payment determined by the legislative body of the issuer;

(9) Be subject to the terms of redemption determined by the legislative body of the issuer; and

(10) Contain other terms, covenants, and conditions determined by the legislative body of the issuer, including without limitation terms, covenants, and conditions pertaining to: (A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (B) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (C) The nature and extent of the pledge and security; (D) The remedies on default; and (E) The rights, duties, and obligations of the legislative body of the issuer and the trustee, if any, for the owners of the bonds, and the rights of the owners of the bonds.

(A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds;

(B) The maintenance of various funds and reserves;

(C) The nature and extent of the pledge and security;

(D) The remedies on default; and

(E) The rights, duties, and obligations of the legislative body of the issuer and the trustee, if any, for the owners of the bonds, and the rights of the owners of the bonds.

(b) All bonds are negotiable instruments within the meaning of the negotiable instruments law of the state.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1275,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-95-401 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-95-401
Administration of urban service districts
Status: in_force

(a) An urban service district shall be administered directly as a part of the office of the mayor, or the city manager or city administrator, as a part of a department with or without an advisory or administrative board, or as a separate department with or without an advisory or administrative board, as defined in the petition and establishing ordinance. (b) The budget for each urban service district shall be appropriated as other funds of the city. Acts 1995, No. 1090, § 5.

(a) An urban service district shall be administered directly as a part of the office of the mayor, or the city manager or city administrator, as a part of a department with or without an advisory or administrative board, or as a separate department with or without an advisory or administrative board, as defined in the petition and establishing ordinance.

(b) The budget for each urban service district shall be appropriated as other funds of the city.

Acts 1995, No. 1090, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-90-1204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 12 / Section 14-90-1204
Decision of court
Status: in_force

In an appeal under this subchapter, the Supreme Court shall either affirm or reverse the decree appealed from, shall render such a decree as should have been rendered by the lower court, or shall remand the cause to the inferior court without delay. Acts 1881, No. 84, § 10, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5690; Pope's Dig., § 7328; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-440.

In an appeal under this subchapter, the Supreme Court shall either affirm or reverse the decree appealed from, shall render such a decree as should have been rendered by the lower court, or shall remand the cause to the inferior court without delay.

Acts 1881, No. 84, § 10, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5690; Pope's Dig., § 7328; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-440.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-1903 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 19 / Section 14-86-1903
Right to contest transfer
Status: in_force

(a) Any citizen or taxpayer shall have the right to contest the transfer of the excess or surplus so remaining by showing that it, or a part thereof, may be required to meet the legal costs, expenses, interest, or bonds of the special district or special taxing funds. (b) Any part of the surplus or excess so remaining that is shown to be needed or required for such legal purposes shall not be transferred from the special district or special taxing funds. Acts 1927, No. 122, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1114.

(a) Any citizen or taxpayer shall have the right to contest the transfer of the excess or surplus so remaining by showing that it, or a part thereof, may be required to meet the legal costs, expenses, interest, or bonds of the special district or special taxing funds.

(b) Any part of the surplus or excess so remaining that is shown to be needed or required for such legal purposes shall not be transferred from the special district or special taxing funds.

Acts 1927, No. 122, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1114.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-16-113 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-16-113
Sale proceeds paid into county road fund
Status: in_force

Upon the sale of county property which the county purchased with funds from the county road fund, the proceeds of the sale shall be paid into the county road fund. If, in addition to county road funds, other funds were used by the county to purchase the property, then the amount to be paid into the county road fund shall be a portion of the proceeds determined by using the ratio of the amount of county road funds used by the county in purchasing the property to the full purchase price paid by the county. Acts 1989, No. 169, § 1.

Upon the sale of county property which the county purchased with funds from the county road fund, the proceeds of the sale shall be paid into the county road fund. If, in addition to county road funds, other funds were used by the county to purchase the property, then the amount to be paid into the county road fund shall be a portion of the proceeds determined by using the ratio of the amount of county road funds used by the county in purchasing the property to the full purchase price paid by the county.

Acts 1989, No. 169, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-114 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-114
Bonds or notes - Trust indenture
Status: in_force

(a) The authorizing resolution may provide for the execution of a trust indenture by the commission with a bank or trust company within or without the State of Arkansas. (b) The trust indenture may control the priority between successive issues and may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the commission, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (1) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds or notes; (2) The collection and disposition of revenues; (3) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (4) The investing and reinvesting of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; (5) The nature and extent of the security; (6) The rights, duties, and obligations of the commission and the trustee for the holders or registered owners of the bonds; and (7) The rights of the holders or registered owners of the bonds or notes. Acts 1957, No. 115; § 11; 1981, No. 425, § 48; 1983, No. 442, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4071.

(a) The authorizing resolution may provide for the execution of a trust indenture by the commission with a bank or trust company within or without the State of Arkansas.

(b) The trust indenture may control the priority between successive issues and may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the commission, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (1) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds or notes; (2) The collection and disposition of revenues; (3) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (4) The investing and reinvesting of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; (5) The nature and extent of the security; (6) The rights, duties, and obligations of the commission and the trustee for the holders or registered owners of the bonds; and (7) The rights of the holders or registered owners of the bonds or notes.

(1) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds or notes;

(2) The collection and disposition of revenues;

(3) The maintenance of various funds and reserves;

(4) The investing and reinvesting of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes;

(5) The nature and extent of the security;

(6) The rights, duties, and obligations of the commission and the trustee for the holders or registered owners of the bonds; and

(7) The rights of the holders or registered owners of the bonds or notes.

Acts 1957, No. 115; § 11; 1981, No. 425, § 48; 1983, No. 442, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4071.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-199-701 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 199 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-199-701
Authority to lease or contract with nonprofit corporation
Status: in_force

(a) Any city of the first class, city of the second class, and incorporated town owning a waterworks system, sewer system, gas system, electric system, television signal distribution system, other municipal utility system, or any combination thereof, may lease such system or systems to any nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Arkansas, or may contract with any such nonprofit corporation, for the purpose of the management and operation of such system or systems for such period of time and upon such terms and conditions as may be deemed to be in the best interests of the city or town. (b) The nonprofit corporation shall manage and operate the utility system or systems solely on behalf of the city or town and shall be deemed an instrumentality thereof for such purpose. (c) No such lease or contract shall contain an option to purchase or otherwise transfer ownership to such utility system or systems, nor shall any such lease or contract have a term which is more than eighty percent (80%) of the reasonably expected economic life of the utility system or systems. (d) The directors of the nonprofit corporation shall be nominated by its members, and the members and directors shall be approved by the council, board of directors, or other like body in which the legislative functions of a municipality are vested and shall be residents of the city or town. (e) The provisions of subsections (b) and (d) of this section shall not apply to nonprofit corporations formed under the provisions of § 23-18-301 et seq., and nothing in this subchapter shall act to prevent or prohibit a city or town from entering into a lease or contract with such a nonprofit corporation for the purposes set out in subsection (a) of this section. Acts 1995, No. 764, § 2.

(a) Any city of the first class, city of the second class, and incorporated town owning a waterworks system, sewer system, gas system, electric system, television signal distribution system, other municipal utility system, or any combination thereof, may lease such system or systems to any nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Arkansas, or may contract with any such nonprofit corporation, for the purpose of the management and operation of such system or systems for such period of time and upon such terms and conditions as may be deemed to be in the best interests of the city or town.

(b) The nonprofit corporation shall manage and operate the utility system or systems solely on behalf of the city or town and shall be deemed an instrumentality thereof for such purpose.

(c) No such lease or contract shall contain an option to purchase or otherwise transfer ownership to such utility system or systems, nor shall any such lease or contract have a term which is more than eighty percent (80%) of the reasonably expected economic life of the utility system or systems.

(d) The directors of the nonprofit corporation shall be nominated by its members, and the members and directors shall be approved by the council, board of directors, or other like body in which the legislative functions of a municipality are vested and shall be residents of the city or town.

(e) The provisions of subsections (b) and (d) of this section shall not apply to nonprofit corporations formed under the provisions of § 23-18-301 et seq., and nothing in this subchapter shall act to prevent or prohibit a city or town from entering into a lease or contract with such a nonprofit corporation for the purposes set out in subsection (a) of this section.

Acts 1995, No. 764, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-44-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 44 / Section 14-44-111
Election or appointment of marshal
Status: in_force

The city marshal of cities of the second class shall be elected by the voters as provided by law. However, the city council of any such city, if the council deems it to be in the best interests of the city, and upon passage of an ordinance by the majority of the council, may provide that the marshal shall be appointed or removed by the mayor unless the council shall vote by a two-thirds majority of the total membership of the council to override the mayor's action. Acts 1953, No. 172, § 1; 1983, No. 79, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1103.2.

The city marshal of cities of the second class shall be elected by the voters as provided by law. However, the city council of any such city, if the council deems it to be in the best interests of the city, and upon passage of an ordinance by the majority of the council, may provide that the marshal shall be appointed or removed by the mayor unless the council shall vote by a two-thirds majority of the total membership of the council to override the mayor's action.

Acts 1953, No. 172, § 1; 1983, No. 79, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1103.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-52-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-52-101
Establishment in cities of the first class - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a city of the first class shall establish a city police department and provide the city police department with the proper means and equipment to provide law enforcement services for the city and its inhabitants in a manner that will most effectually preserve the peace of the city, secure the citizens from personal violence, and safeguard their property. (b) In lieu of establishing a city police department under this section, a governing body of a city of the first class may enter into a contract or interlocal agreement for law enforcement services with an existing law enforcement agency. (c) The governing body of a city of the first class shall have the power to prescribe the duties, define the powers, and promulgate the policies necessary to govern a police department established under this section. (d) As used in this section, "governing body" means the: (1) City council in a mayor-council form of government; and (2) Board of directors in a city manager or city administrator form of government. Amended by Act 2023, No. 103,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 714,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 6, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7594; Pope's Dig., § 9680; Acts 1983, No. 501, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1701.

(a) The governing body of a city of the first class shall establish a city police department and provide the city police department with the proper means and equipment to provide law enforcement services for the city and its inhabitants in a manner that will most effectually preserve the peace of the city, secure the citizens from personal violence, and safeguard their property.

(b) In lieu of establishing a city police department under this section, a governing body of a city of the first class may enter into a contract or interlocal agreement for law enforcement services with an existing law enforcement agency.

(c) The governing body of a city of the first class shall have the power to prescribe the duties, define the powers, and promulgate the policies necessary to govern a police department established under this section.

(d) As used in this section, "governing body" means the: (1) City council in a mayor-council form of government; and (2) Board of directors in a city manager or city administrator form of government.

(1) City council in a mayor-council form of government; and

(2) Board of directors in a city manager or city administrator form of government.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 103,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 714,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 6, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7594; Pope's Dig., § 9680; Acts 1983, No. 501, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1701.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-359-117 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 359 / Section 14-359-117
Use of operational revenue
Status: in_force

All revenue derived from the operation of the airport or flying field, after paying the operating expenses and maintenance, shall be set aside and used for additional improvements on the airport or for the retirement of bonds and interest thereon issued or advancement made for the purchase and improvement of the airport or flying field. Acts 1949, No. 53, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-509.

All revenue derived from the operation of the airport or flying field, after paying the operating expenses and maintenance, shall be set aside and used for additional improvements on the airport or for the retirement of bonds and interest thereon issued or advancement made for the purchase and improvement of the airport or flying field.

Acts 1949, No. 53, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-509.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-610 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-14-610
Election results
Status: in_force

(a) An affirmative majority vote by the electors voting on the adoption of an alternative county organization plan shall be deemed the will of the people. (b) The election of any candidate during the same general election for any office consolidated, abandoned, or established as an appointive office by an adopted plan of alternative county organization shall be considered null and void. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 64; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3711.

(a) An affirmative majority vote by the electors voting on the adoption of an alternative county organization plan shall be deemed the will of the people.

(b) The election of any candidate during the same general election for any office consolidated, abandoned, or established as an appointive office by an adopted plan of alternative county organization shall be considered null and void.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 64; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3711.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-505 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-234-505
Ordinances - Additional provisions
Status: in_force

(a) The several ordinances authorized in the issuance of the revenue bonds may contain provisions for the acceleration of the maturities of all unmatured bonds in the event of default in the payment of any principal or interest maturing under the bond issue, upon failure to meet any sinking fund requirements, or in any other event stipulated in the ordinances. These provisions will be binding. (b) The priorities as between successive issuance of revenue bonds may also be controlled by the provisions of the ordinances. (c) The ordinances may also, if deemed desirable, provide for the execution of an indenture, contemporaneously with the execution of the bonds, by the several municipalities: (1) Defining the rights of the bondholders inter sese; (2) Appointing a trustee for the bondholders, which trustee may be a foreign or domestic corporation, vesting in that trustee, to the extent deemed advisable, all rights of action under the bonds; (3) Providing for the priority of lien as between successive bond issues; (4) Providing for the acceleration of bond maturities, and containing any covenants on the part of the municipalities relating to the acquisition or construction of the waterworks systems, or the application or safeguarding of the proceeds of the bonds, or other covenants intended for the protection of the bondholders; and (5) Containing any other provisions, whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, which are consistent with the terms of this subchapter and which may be deemed desirable. Acts 1955, No. 414, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4251.

(a) The several ordinances authorized in the issuance of the revenue bonds may contain provisions for the acceleration of the maturities of all unmatured bonds in the event of default in the payment of any principal or interest maturing under the bond issue, upon failure to meet any sinking fund requirements, or in any other event stipulated in the ordinances. These provisions will be binding.

(b) The priorities as between successive issuance of revenue bonds may also be controlled by the provisions of the ordinances.

(c) The ordinances may also, if deemed desirable, provide for the execution of an indenture, contemporaneously with the execution of the bonds, by the several municipalities: (1) Defining the rights of the bondholders inter sese; (2) Appointing a trustee for the bondholders, which trustee may be a foreign or domestic corporation, vesting in that trustee, to the extent deemed advisable, all rights of action under the bonds; (3) Providing for the priority of lien as between successive bond issues; (4) Providing for the acceleration of bond maturities, and containing any covenants on the part of the municipalities relating to the acquisition or construction of the waterworks systems, or the application or safeguarding of the proceeds of the bonds, or other covenants intended for the protection of the bondholders; and (5) Containing any other provisions, whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, which are consistent with the terms of this subchapter and which may be deemed desirable.

(1) Defining the rights of the bondholders inter sese;

(2) Appointing a trustee for the bondholders, which trustee may be a foreign or domestic corporation, vesting in that trustee, to the extent deemed advisable, all rights of action under the bonds;

(3) Providing for the priority of lien as between successive bond issues;

(4) Providing for the acceleration of bond maturities, and containing any covenants on the part of the municipalities relating to the acquisition or construction of the waterworks systems, or the application or safeguarding of the proceeds of the bonds, or other covenants intended for the protection of the bondholders; and

(5) Containing any other provisions, whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, which are consistent with the terms of this subchapter and which may be deemed desirable.

Acts 1955, No. 414, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4251.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-407 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-121-407
Reassessment of benefits - Appeals
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners of the districts shall have the power to make a reassessment of the benefits not more often than once a year, and the reassessment shall be made, advertised, and equalized as is provided for the original assessment of benefits. (b) All appeals of landowners objecting thereto must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days from the time of the county court's action thereon. Acts 1927, No. 203, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 4527; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-519.

(a) The commissioners of the districts shall have the power to make a reassessment of the benefits not more often than once a year, and the reassessment shall be made, advertised, and equalized as is provided for the original assessment of benefits.

(b) All appeals of landowners objecting thereto must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days from the time of the county court's action thereon.

Acts 1927, No. 203, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 4527; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-519.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-802 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-164-802
Purpose - Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide financing for energy efficiency projects for municipalities and counties under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89. (b) The General Assembly finds that: (1) This subchapter is in furtherance of a public purpose; and (2) The duties imposed upon and authority granted to municipalities and counties in this subchapter are in furtherance of the conservation of the environment, efficient government spending, and the protection of the public health, welfare, and safety. Added by Act 2015, No. 1275,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide financing for energy efficiency projects for municipalities and counties under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89.

(b) The General Assembly finds that: (1) This subchapter is in furtherance of a public purpose; and (2) The duties imposed upon and authority granted to municipalities and counties in this subchapter are in furtherance of the conservation of the environment, efficient government spending, and the protection of the public health, welfare, and safety.

(1) This subchapter is in furtherance of a public purpose; and

(2) The duties imposed upon and authority granted to municipalities and counties in this subchapter are in furtherance of the conservation of the environment, efficient government spending, and the protection of the public health, welfare, and safety.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1275,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-125-203
Administrative practicability and feasibility generally - Holding referendum
Status: in_force

(a) After the commission has made and recorded a determination that there is need, in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, for the organization of a district in a particular territory and has defined the boundaries thereof, it shall consider the question whether the operation of a district within the boundaries with the powers conferred upon soil conservation districts in this chapter is administratively practicable and feasible. (b) To assist the commission in the determination of administrative practicability and feasibility, it shall be the duty of the commission, within a reasonable time after entry of the findings that there is need for the organization of the proposed district and the determination of the boundaries thereof, to hold a referendum within the proposed district upon the proposition of the creation of the district and to cause due notice of the referendum to be given. (c) The question shall be submitted by ballots upon which the words "FOR creation of a soil conservation district of the lands below described and lying in the county(ies) of ..............., ............... and ..............." and "AGAINST creation of a soil conservation district of the lands below described and lying in the county(ies) of ............... and ..............." shall be printed, with a direction to cross out or scratch off one (1) or the other of the propositions, leaving unmarked the proposition for which the voter wishes to vote. (d) The ballot shall set forth the boundaries of the proposed district as determined by the commission. (e) All owners of lands lying within the boundaries of the territory, as determined by the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission, shall be eligible to vote in the referendum. (f) Only such landowners shall be eligible to vote. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 11837; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-905.

(a) After the commission has made and recorded a determination that there is need, in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, for the organization of a district in a particular territory and has defined the boundaries thereof, it shall consider the question whether the operation of a district within the boundaries with the powers conferred upon soil conservation districts in this chapter is administratively practicable and feasible.

(b) To assist the commission in the determination of administrative practicability and feasibility, it shall be the duty of the commission, within a reasonable time after entry of the findings that there is need for the organization of the proposed district and the determination of the boundaries thereof, to hold a referendum within the proposed district upon the proposition of the creation of the district and to cause due notice of the referendum to be given.

(c) The question shall be submitted by ballots upon which the words "FOR creation of a soil conservation district of the lands below described and lying in the county(ies) of ..............., ............... and ..............." and "AGAINST creation of a soil conservation district of the lands below described and lying in the county(ies) of ............... and ..............." shall be printed, with a direction to cross out or scratch off one (1) or the other of the propositions, leaving unmarked the proposition for which the voter wishes to vote.

(d) The ballot shall set forth the boundaries of the proposed district as determined by the commission.

(e) All owners of lands lying within the boundaries of the territory, as determined by the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission, shall be eligible to vote in the referendum.

(f) Only such landowners shall be eligible to vote.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 11837; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-24-120 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-24-120
Time checks to be redeemed
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Checks issued by a county of this state drawn upon the county treasurer are valid and redeemable only for a period of six (6) months from the date of issuance. (2) Checks issued by a county shall contain on the face of the check the following words: "This check void after six (6) months from date of issuance". (b) (1) If a county check is not redeemed or reissued within the time prescribed in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, there is established a presumption that the payee declined its presentment, and it shall be the duty of the county treasurer to cancel the check and to credit the fund from which the check is drawn. (2) If a county check is returned and is not deliverable to the payee, the check shall be considered unclaimed and shall be submitted as unclaimed property to the Auditor of State in accordance with the Unclaimed Property Act, § 18-28-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2021, No. 66,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1969, No. 306, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-823, 17-824; Acts 1987, No. 269, § 1; 2001, No. 1261, § 1.

(a) (1) Checks issued by a county of this state drawn upon the county treasurer are valid and redeemable only for a period of six (6) months from the date of issuance. (2) Checks issued by a county shall contain on the face of the check the following words: "This check void after six (6) months from date of issuance".

(1) Checks issued by a county of this state drawn upon the county treasurer are valid and redeemable only for a period of six (6) months from the date of issuance.

(2) Checks issued by a county shall contain on the face of the check the following words: "This check void after six (6) months from date of issuance".

(b) (1) If a county check is not redeemed or reissued within the time prescribed in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, there is established a presumption that the payee declined its presentment, and it shall be the duty of the county treasurer to cancel the check and to credit the fund from which the check is drawn. (2) If a county check is returned and is not deliverable to the payee, the check shall be considered unclaimed and shall be submitted as unclaimed property to the Auditor of State in accordance with the Unclaimed Property Act, § 18-28-201 et seq.

(1) If a county check is not redeemed or reissued within the time prescribed in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, there is established a presumption that the payee declined its presentment, and it shall be the duty of the county treasurer to cancel the check and to credit the fund from which the check is drawn.

(2) If a county check is returned and is not deliverable to the payee, the check shall be considered unclaimed and shall be submitted as unclaimed property to the Auditor of State in accordance with the Unclaimed Property Act, § 18-28-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 66,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1969, No. 306, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-823, 17-824; Acts 1987, No. 269, § 1; 2001, No. 1261, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-282-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 282 / Section 14-282-104
Hearing and appeal - Appointment of board of commissioners - Purpose of petition
Status: in_force

(a) On the day named in the notice, it shall be the duty of the county court to meet and to hear the petition and to determine whether those signing the petition constitute the majority in value and area. (b) (1) If the county court determines that a majority in value and area have petitioned for the establishment of the district, it shall enter its judgment laying off the district as defined in the petition and appointing the commissioners who are resident property holders in the district, all of whom shall be citizens of integrity and good business ability. (2) If it finds that a majority has not signed the petition, it shall enter its order denying it. (c) (1) The commissioners shall serve without compensation and shall be appointed to serve for terms of one (1), two (2), and three (3) years, respectively, and for five-member commissions, terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years. (2) The length of the term of each commissioner shall be stated in the order of the county court making the appointment. (3) As the terms of the commissioners expire, the county court shall appoint successors to hold office for a term of three (3) years. (4) The county court may reappoint a commissioner whose term is expiring. (5) In case of vacancy on the board of commissioners after the commissioners have organized, the county court shall appoint some resident property holder as his or her successor, who shall qualify in like manner and within a like time. (6) The commissioners shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. (d) Any petitioner or any opponents of the petition may appeal from the judgment of the county court creating or refusing to create the district, but the appeal must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days. If no appeal is taken within that time, the judgment creating the district shall be final and conclusive upon all persons. (e) The commissioners are authorized to acquire such vehicles, equipment, and other facilities and to employ such personnel as they deem necessary to provide adequate ambulance services to the residents of the district. (f) The purpose for which the district is to be formed shall be stated in the petition, and the judgment establishing the district shall give it a name which shall be descriptive of the purpose. The district shall also receive a number to prevent its being confused with other districts for similar purposes. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1172,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1975 (Extended Sess. 1976), No. 1221, §§ 2-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-2002 -- 20-2004; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1011, §§ 2-4.

(a) On the day named in the notice, it shall be the duty of the county court to meet and to hear the petition and to determine whether those signing the petition constitute the majority in value and area.

(b) (1) If the county court determines that a majority in value and area have petitioned for the establishment of the district, it shall enter its judgment laying off the district as defined in the petition and appointing the commissioners who are resident property holders in the district, all of whom shall be citizens of integrity and good business ability. (2) If it finds that a majority has not signed the petition, it shall enter its order denying it.

(1) If the county court determines that a majority in value and area have petitioned for the establishment of the district, it shall enter its judgment laying off the district as defined in the petition and appointing the commissioners who are resident property holders in the district, all of whom shall be citizens of integrity and good business ability.

(2) If it finds that a majority has not signed the petition, it shall enter its order denying it.

(c) (1) The commissioners shall serve without compensation and shall be appointed to serve for terms of one (1), two (2), and three (3) years, respectively, and for five-member commissions, terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years. (2) The length of the term of each commissioner shall be stated in the order of the county court making the appointment. (3) As the terms of the commissioners expire, the county court shall appoint successors to hold office for a term of three (3) years. (4) The county court may reappoint a commissioner whose term is expiring. (5) In case of vacancy on the board of commissioners after the commissioners have organized, the county court shall appoint some resident property holder as his or her successor, who shall qualify in like manner and within a like time. (6) The commissioners shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.

(1) The commissioners shall serve without compensation and shall be appointed to serve for terms of one (1), two (2), and three (3) years, respectively, and for five-member commissions, terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years.

(2) The length of the term of each commissioner shall be stated in the order of the county court making the appointment.

(3) As the terms of the commissioners expire, the county court shall appoint successors to hold office for a term of three (3) years.

(4) The county court may reappoint a commissioner whose term is expiring.

(5) In case of vacancy on the board of commissioners after the commissioners have organized, the county court shall appoint some resident property holder as his or her successor, who shall qualify in like manner and within a like time.

(6) The commissioners shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.

(d) Any petitioner or any opponents of the petition may appeal from the judgment of the county court creating or refusing to create the district, but the appeal must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days. If no appeal is taken within that time, the judgment creating the district shall be final and conclusive upon all persons.

(e) The commissioners are authorized to acquire such vehicles, equipment, and other facilities and to employ such personnel as they deem necessary to provide adequate ambulance services to the residents of the district.

(f) The purpose for which the district is to be formed shall be stated in the petition, and the judgment establishing the district shall give it a name which shall be descriptive of the purpose. The district shall also receive a number to prevent its being confused with other districts for similar purposes.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1172,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1975 (Extended Sess. 1976), No. 1221, §§ 2-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-2002 -- 20-2004; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1011, §§ 2-4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-304 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-14-304
Form of ballots
Status: in_force

The ballots of the voters shall have written or printed upon them the words "FOR CHANGE", or "AGAINST CHANGE", meaning for or against change from the existing county seat location, and the words "FOR ...." (one of the localities allowed by the act to be voted for, naming and describing the place to which the change or removal is proposed). Acts 1875, No. 86, § 5, p. 201; C. & M. Dig., § 1874; Pope's Dig., § 2393; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-205.

The ballots of the voters shall have written or printed upon them the words "FOR CHANGE", or "AGAINST CHANGE", meaning for or against change from the existing county seat location, and the words "FOR ...." (one of the localities allowed by the act to be voted for, naming and describing the place to which the change or removal is proposed).

Acts 1875, No. 86, § 5, p. 201; C. & M. Dig., § 1874; Pope's Dig., § 2393; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-205.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-38-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 38 / Section 14-38-108
First election of officers
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the agent of the petitioners, within thirty (30) days after a transcript shall be delivered as provided in § 14-38-104 , shall be notified of a complaint having been made to the circuit court of the county, or a judge thereof, then, at the end of the thirty (30) days after the dismissal of the complaint, the agent shall give public notice, by posting a notice at three (3) or more public places within the limits of the city or incorporated town, of the time and place of holding the first election for officers of the city or incorporated town. (b) The election shall be conducted and the officers elected and qualified in the manner prescribed by law in like cases. (c) If the election shall be held at any other time than that prescribed by law for the regular election of the officers, the officers elected shall continue in office so long and in like manner as if they had been elected at the preceding period of the regular election. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 40, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7670; Pope's Dig., § 9792; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-107.

(a) Unless the agent of the petitioners, within thirty (30) days after a transcript shall be delivered as provided in § 14-38-104 , shall be notified of a complaint having been made to the circuit court of the county, or a judge thereof, then, at the end of the thirty (30) days after the dismissal of the complaint, the agent shall give public notice, by posting a notice at three (3) or more public places within the limits of the city or incorporated town, of the time and place of holding the first election for officers of the city or incorporated town.

(b) The election shall be conducted and the officers elected and qualified in the manner prescribed by law in like cases.

(c) If the election shall be held at any other time than that prescribed by law for the regular election of the officers, the officers elected shall continue in office so long and in like manner as if they had been elected at the preceding period of the regular election.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 40, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7670; Pope's Dig., § 9792; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-107.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-120-205
Conditions precedent to conferring powers on districts - In general
Status: in_force

No levee district or drainage district, or levee and drainage district, lying in one (1) or more counties, coming within the provisions of this subchapter shall exercise any of the powers conferred by this subchapter or be subject to any of the obligations and duties thereof until the provisions of §§ 14-120-206 - 14-120-215 have been complied with. Acts 1937, No. 67, § 23, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.16.

No levee district or drainage district, or levee and drainage district, lying in one (1) or more counties, coming within the provisions of this subchapter shall exercise any of the powers conferred by this subchapter or be subject to any of the obligations and duties thereof until the provisions of §§ 14-120-206 - 14-120-215 have been complied with.

Acts 1937, No. 67, § 23, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-90-916 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-90-916
Payments by collector
Status: in_force

The county tax collector shall pay over to the county treasurer, on the first day of each month, all moneys received by him, deducting therefrom his commission for his services, which shall not exceed three percent (3%), to be fixed by the board of improvements. He shall take duplicate receipts therefor, one (1) of which he shall file with the board. Acts 1881, No. 84, § 12, p. 161; 1897, No. 16, § 3, p. 23; C. & M. Dig., § 5704; Pope's Dig., § 7343; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-419.

The county tax collector shall pay over to the county treasurer, on the first day of each month, all moneys received by him, deducting therefrom his commission for his services, which shall not exceed three percent (3%), to be fixed by the board of improvements. He shall take duplicate receipts therefor, one (1) of which he shall file with the board.

Acts 1881, No. 84, § 12, p. 161; 1897, No. 16, § 3, p. 23; C. & M. Dig., § 5704; Pope's Dig., § 7343; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-419.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-59-119 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 59 / Section 14-59-119
Debit card and credit card payments
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may accept a legal payment and any associated costs through a debit card or credit card in accordance with applicable state and federal law. (b) (1) A municipality may enter into a contract with a credit card or debit card company and pay any fee normally charged by the credit card or debit card company for allowing the municipality to accept the credit card or debit card as payment as authorized under subsection (a) of this section. (2) When a payment is made through a credit card or debit card, the municipality shall assess a transaction fee equal to the amount charged to the municipality by the credit card or debit card company. (3) A municipality shall not assess a transaction fee for payments made through a credit card or debit card if the governing body of the municipality determines that the transaction fee is included in the amount charged for the service or product for which a credit card or debit card payment is made. Amended by Act 2019, No. 773,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2019, No. 195,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) A municipality may accept a legal payment and any associated costs through a debit card or credit card in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

(b) (1) A municipality may enter into a contract with a credit card or debit card company and pay any fee normally charged by the credit card or debit card company for allowing the municipality to accept the credit card or debit card as payment as authorized under subsection (a) of this section. (2) When a payment is made through a credit card or debit card, the municipality shall assess a transaction fee equal to the amount charged to the municipality by the credit card or debit card company. (3) A municipality shall not assess a transaction fee for payments made through a credit card or debit card if the governing body of the municipality determines that the transaction fee is included in the amount charged for the service or product for which a credit card or debit card payment is made.

(1) A municipality may enter into a contract with a credit card or debit card company and pay any fee normally charged by the credit card or debit card company for allowing the municipality to accept the credit card or debit card as payment as authorized under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) When a payment is made through a credit card or debit card, the municipality shall assess a transaction fee equal to the amount charged to the municipality by the credit card or debit card company.

(3) A municipality shall not assess a transaction fee for payments made through a credit card or debit card if the governing body of the municipality determines that the transaction fee is included in the amount charged for the service or product for which a credit card or debit card payment is made.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 773,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2019, No. 195,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-234-102
Construction
Status: in_force

This act, being necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare, shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. Acts 1955, No. 321, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4259.

This act, being necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare, shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.

Acts 1955, No. 321, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4259.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-200-107 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 200 / Section 14-200-107
Election to authorize purchase by municipality
Status: in_force

Any municipality may determine to acquire the property of a public utility as authorized under the provisions of this act by the vote of the municipal council or city commission, taken after a public hearing, of which at least thirty (30) days' notice has been given, and ratified and confirmed by a majority of the electors voting thereon at any general or special municipal election held in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq. Acts 1935, No. 324, § 48; Pope's Dig., § 2111; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-246; Acts 2005, No. 2145, § 49; 2007, No. 1049, § 70; 2009, No. 1480, § 89.

Any municipality may determine to acquire the property of a public utility as authorized under the provisions of this act by the vote of the municipal council or city commission, taken after a public hearing, of which at least thirty (30) days' notice has been given, and ratified and confirmed by a majority of the electors voting thereon at any general or special municipal election held in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq.

Acts 1935, No. 324, § 48; Pope's Dig., § 2111; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-246; Acts 2005, No. 2145, § 49; 2007, No. 1049, § 70; 2009, No. 1480, § 89.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-287-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 287 / Section 14-287-105
Rates and other fees - Annual audit
Status: in_force

(a) Municipal management districts may establish and maintain reasonable and nondiscriminatory rates, fares, tolls, charges, assessments, rents, or other fees or compensation for the use of the improvements constructed, operated, or maintained by the district. (b) The district shall be audited by a certified public accountant each year with the audit findings being published in a daily newspaper with a circulation which includes the district. Acts 1999, No. 230, § 5.

(a) Municipal management districts may establish and maintain reasonable and nondiscriminatory rates, fares, tolls, charges, assessments, rents, or other fees or compensation for the use of the improvements constructed, operated, or maintained by the district.

(b) The district shall be audited by a certified public accountant each year with the audit findings being published in a daily newspaper with a circulation which includes the district.

Acts 1999, No. 230, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-23-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-23-203
Claims filed with county clerk
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association having a claim against any county of this state for commodities, services, labor, goods and supplies, except sundry supplies used in the administration of the county offices, and materials, equipment, machinery, or any other item of tangible personal property payable from any county fund shall present a claim for payment to the county clerk of the county in the manner and form as is required by law. (b) The clerk shall keep and maintain journals in which the claims and transfers shall be recorded, as provided in § 14-23-204 , to include a county court claims journal for each fund in which all claims payable from the appropriate fund shall be recorded. Acts 1961, No. 139, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-715; Acts 2011, No. 614, § 6.

(a) Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association having a claim against any county of this state for commodities, services, labor, goods and supplies, except sundry supplies used in the administration of the county offices, and materials, equipment, machinery, or any other item of tangible personal property payable from any county fund shall present a claim for payment to the county clerk of the county in the manner and form as is required by law.

(b) The clerk shall keep and maintain journals in which the claims and transfers shall be recorded, as provided in § 14-23-204 , to include a county court claims journal for each fund in which all claims payable from the appropriate fund shall be recorded.

Acts 1961, No. 139, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-715; Acts 2011, No. 614, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-40-206 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-40-206
Territory annexed with prior county permit or approval in use
Status: in_force

If a county had issued a permit or approval for construction, operation, or development before a municipal annexation proceeding begins for a project in the area that the municipality intends to annex, the municipality shall honor and give full effect to county permits and approvals on lands to be annexed. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1506,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

If a county had issued a permit or approval for construction, operation, or development before a municipal annexation proceeding begins for a project in the area that the municipality intends to annex, the municipality shall honor and give full effect to county permits and approvals on lands to be annexed.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1506,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-230 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-169-230
Authority to exercise powers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The exercise by a state public body of the powers granted in this subchapter may be authorized by resolution of the governing body of the state public body adopted by a majority of the members present at a meeting of the governing body. (2) The resolution may be adopted at the meeting at which it is introduced. (b) The resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage and need not thereafter be laid over, published, or posted. Acts 1937, No. 298, § 27; Pope's Dig., § 10085; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3032.

(a) (1) The exercise by a state public body of the powers granted in this subchapter may be authorized by resolution of the governing body of the state public body adopted by a majority of the members present at a meeting of the governing body. (2) The resolution may be adopted at the meeting at which it is introduced.

(1) The exercise by a state public body of the powers granted in this subchapter may be authorized by resolution of the governing body of the state public body adopted by a majority of the members present at a meeting of the governing body.

(2) The resolution may be adopted at the meeting at which it is introduced.

(b) The resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage and need not thereafter be laid over, published, or posted.

Acts 1937, No. 298, § 27; Pope's Dig., § 10085; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3032.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-803 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-169-803
Donations by school districts
Status: in_force

Any school district owning lands and buildings within the boundaries of any existing urban renewal project or neighborhood development program, or within the boundaries of any such project or program that may be constituted in the future, is authorized to donate and dedicate to the governing board of any such urban renewal program or neighborhood development project as may be created any surplus lands or buildings owned by it if the lands or buildings are found by the board of the school district to be surplus to its present needs or the lands and buildings are unsuitable for further use by the school district. Acts 1969, No. 223, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3063.12.

Any school district owning lands and buildings within the boundaries of any existing urban renewal project or neighborhood development program, or within the boundaries of any such project or program that may be constituted in the future, is authorized to donate and dedicate to the governing board of any such urban renewal program or neighborhood development project as may be created any surplus lands or buildings owned by it if the lands or buildings are found by the board of the school district to be surplus to its present needs or the lands and buildings are unsuitable for further use by the school district.

Acts 1969, No. 223, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3063.12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-90-402 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-90-402
Notice of filing
Status: in_force

Immediately on the filing of an assessment by the assessors of a municipal improvement district, the city clerk shall insert in some newspaper the following notice: Click here to view form. Acts 1899, No. 183, § 3, p. 323; C. & M. Dig., § 5660; Pope's Dig., § 7294; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-405.

Immediately on the filing of an assessment by the assessors of a municipal improvement district, the city clerk shall insert in some newspaper the following notice:

Click here to view form.

Acts 1899, No. 183, § 3, p. 323; C. & M. Dig., § 5660; Pope's Dig., § 7294; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-405.

90_402_1 - Attachment
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-88-212 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-88-212
Districts to install electric streetlights in cities of more than 10,000 inhabitants
Status: in_force

(a) Local improvement districts may be organized in cities having more than ten thousand (10,000) inhabitants according to the federal census under the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of installing electric streetlights within the district and of supplying the lights with electric current. (b) The commissioners of the district are authorized to purchase, construct, and install the necessary columns, fixtures, wiring, conduits, and other appliances and to maintain them. (c) Districts may make contracts with municipalities, companies, or individuals supplying electricity for furnishing the necessary electric current during a period not exceeding twenty-five (25) years. (d) The district shall not cease to exist when the work is completed, and the improvement shall not be turned over to the city, but the district shall be operated by the commissioners thereof, to the end that the electric columns, wiring, fixtures, conduits, and other appliances may be kept in good condition and the electric current paid for out of the local assessments upon the property benefited. Acts 1929, No. 207, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-103.

(a) Local improvement districts may be organized in cities having more than ten thousand (10,000) inhabitants according to the federal census under the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of installing electric streetlights within the district and of supplying the lights with electric current.

(b) The commissioners of the district are authorized to purchase, construct, and install the necessary columns, fixtures, wiring, conduits, and other appliances and to maintain them.

(c) Districts may make contracts with municipalities, companies, or individuals supplying electricity for furnishing the necessary electric current during a period not exceeding twenty-five (25) years.

(d) The district shall not cease to exist when the work is completed, and the improvement shall not be turned over to the city, but the district shall be operated by the commissioners thereof, to the end that the electric columns, wiring, fixtures, conduits, and other appliances may be kept in good condition and the electric current paid for out of the local assessments upon the property benefited.

Acts 1929, No. 207, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-103.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-308 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-14-308
Emergency temporary location for political subdivision - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) Whenever, due to an emergency, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of local government at the regular or usual place, the governing body of each political subdivision of this state may meet at any place in the county whether within or without the territorial limits of the political subdivisions on the call of the presiding officer or any two (2) members of the governing body. (B) The governing body shall proceed to establish and designate by ordinance, resolution, or other manner alternate or substitute sites or places as the emergency temporary location of government where all or any part of the public business may be transacted and conducted during the emergency situation. (2) The sites or places may be in the county whether within or without the territorial limits of the political subdivisions. (b) (1) During the period when the public business is being conducted at an emergency temporary location, the governing body and other officers of a political subdivision of this state shall have and possess and shall exercise at the location all of the executive, legislative, and judicial powers and functions conferred upon the governing body and officers by or under the laws of this state. (2) All acts of the governing body and officers shall be as valid and binding as if performed within the territorial limits of their political subdivision. (c) As used in this section, "political subdivisions" means all duly formed and constituted governing bodies created and established under authority of the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 193,§ 1, eff. 2/26/2019. Acts 1977, No. 742, §§ 29-31; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-3307 -- 17-3309.

(a) (1) (A) Whenever, due to an emergency, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of local government at the regular or usual place, the governing body of each political subdivision of this state may meet at any place in the county whether within or without the territorial limits of the political subdivisions on the call of the presiding officer or any two (2) members of the governing body. (B) The governing body shall proceed to establish and designate by ordinance, resolution, or other manner alternate or substitute sites or places as the emergency temporary location of government where all or any part of the public business may be transacted and conducted during the emergency situation. (2) The sites or places may be in the county whether within or without the territorial limits of the political subdivisions.

(1) (A) Whenever, due to an emergency, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of local government at the regular or usual place, the governing body of each political subdivision of this state may meet at any place in the county whether within or without the territorial limits of the political subdivisions on the call of the presiding officer or any two (2) members of the governing body. (B) The governing body shall proceed to establish and designate by ordinance, resolution, or other manner alternate or substitute sites or places as the emergency temporary location of government where all or any part of the public business may be transacted and conducted during the emergency situation.

(A) Whenever, due to an emergency, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of local government at the regular or usual place, the governing body of each political subdivision of this state may meet at any place in the county whether within or without the territorial limits of the political subdivisions on the call of the presiding officer or any two (2) members of the governing body.

(B) The governing body shall proceed to establish and designate by ordinance, resolution, or other manner alternate or substitute sites or places as the emergency temporary location of government where all or any part of the public business may be transacted and conducted during the emergency situation.

(2) The sites or places may be in the county whether within or without the territorial limits of the political subdivisions.

(b) (1) During the period when the public business is being conducted at an emergency temporary location, the governing body and other officers of a political subdivision of this state shall have and possess and shall exercise at the location all of the executive, legislative, and judicial powers and functions conferred upon the governing body and officers by or under the laws of this state. (2) All acts of the governing body and officers shall be as valid and binding as if performed within the territorial limits of their political subdivision.

(1) During the period when the public business is being conducted at an emergency temporary location, the governing body and other officers of a political subdivision of this state shall have and possess and shall exercise at the location all of the executive, legislative, and judicial powers and functions conferred upon the governing body and officers by or under the laws of this state.

(2) All acts of the governing body and officers shall be as valid and binding as if performed within the territorial limits of their political subdivision.

(c) As used in this section, "political subdivisions" means all duly formed and constituted governing bodies created and established under authority of the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 193,§ 1, eff. 2/26/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 742, §§ 29-31; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-3307 -- 17-3309.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-404 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-54-404
Authority to issue bonds
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall not limit the authority of any city of the first or second class or incorporated town to lease, let, sell, or convey any real property pursuant to the Constitution and laws of Arkansas concerning the issuance of bonds for the purpose of industrial development and other lawful purposes. Acts 1983, No. 478, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2359.

This subchapter shall not limit the authority of any city of the first or second class or incorporated town to lease, let, sell, or convey any real property pursuant to the Constitution and laws of Arkansas concerning the issuance of bonds for the purpose of industrial development and other lawful purposes.

Acts 1983, No. 478, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2359.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-49-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-49-103
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person violating any part of this chapter, upon conviction, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Acts 1937, No. 322, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1317.

Any person violating any part of this chapter, upon conviction, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.

Acts 1937, No. 322, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1317.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-88-601 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-88-601
Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall not apply to any municipal improvement district which operates a water system, a sewerage system, or an electric light or power system; nor to any district whose commissioners are elected by property owners; nor to any district which is repairing streets, sidewalks, or other improvements from the proceeds of redemptions or sales of lands forfeited to it under previously existing laws. (b) This subchapter shall not apply to any municipal wharf improvement district or municipal paving improvement district which is entitled to, is eligible for, and can qualify for state aid and has not received any or all thereof. Acts 1945, No. 215, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-136.

(a) This subchapter shall not apply to any municipal improvement district which operates a water system, a sewerage system, or an electric light or power system; nor to any district whose commissioners are elected by property owners; nor to any district which is repairing streets, sidewalks, or other improvements from the proceeds of redemptions or sales of lands forfeited to it under previously existing laws.

(b) This subchapter shall not apply to any municipal wharf improvement district or municipal paving improvement district which is entitled to, is eligible for, and can qualify for state aid and has not received any or all thereof.

Acts 1945, No. 215, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-136.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-51-305 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-51-305
Certification for compensation
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary of the commission shall file with the treasurer or disbursing officer of his or her city a certificate of those entitled to compensation from the city under this chapter. (b) No compensation shall be allowed to any member of the police or fire departments of the affected cities unless his or her name shall be so certified by the secretary. Acts 1933, No. 28, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 9953; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1609.

(a) The secretary of the commission shall file with the treasurer or disbursing officer of his or her city a certificate of those entitled to compensation from the city under this chapter.

(b) No compensation shall be allowed to any member of the police or fire departments of the affected cities unless his or her name shall be so certified by the secretary.

Acts 1933, No. 28, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 9953; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1609.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-18-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 18 / Section 14-18-101
Subdivision of lands - Filing
Status: in_force

(a) The owners of land lying beyond the confines of municipal corporations, which have not theretofore been subdivided as additions or subdivisions of any city or town, may have their lands surveyed and divided into numbered plots by a competent surveyor, who shall make a plat thereof. (b) The plat, when duly certified by the surveyor, shall be filed for record with the recorder of deeds, and a copy of the plat shall be filed with the county assessor of the county in which the lands are situated. Acts 1945, No. 56, § 1; 1963, No. 495, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1201.

(a) The owners of land lying beyond the confines of municipal corporations, which have not theretofore been subdivided as additions or subdivisions of any city or town, may have their lands surveyed and divided into numbered plots by a competent surveyor, who shall make a plat thereof.

(b) The plat, when duly certified by the surveyor, shall be filed for record with the recorder of deeds, and a copy of the plat shall be filed with the county assessor of the county in which the lands are situated.

Acts 1945, No. 56, § 1; 1963, No. 495, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1201.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-386-113 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 386 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-386-113
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1891, No. 158, § 17, p. 272; C. & M. Dig., § 4676; Pope's Dig., § 5764; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1318.

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

Acts 1891, No. 158, § 17, p. 272; C. & M. Dig., § 4676; Pope's Dig., § 5764; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1318.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-57-307 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-57-307
Hearing on application
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the filing of an application, the city shall cause to be given to each and every taxicab operator in the city a due and reasonable notice, in writing. Notice of the hearing shall set forth the time and place of the hearing. The hearing shall be conducted by the governing body of the city for all persons interested in, or affected by, the application. (b) All persons interested in, or affected by, the application, including all carriers at the time rendering any type of for-hire service in the city, shall have the right either in person or by representatives of their own choosing, to be present at all such hearings and to introduce evidence and to be heard either in support of, or in opposition to, the application. Acts 1939, No. 213, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3517.

(a) Upon the filing of an application, the city shall cause to be given to each and every taxicab operator in the city a due and reasonable notice, in writing. Notice of the hearing shall set forth the time and place of the hearing. The hearing shall be conducted by the governing body of the city for all persons interested in, or affected by, the application.

(b) All persons interested in, or affected by, the application, including all carriers at the time rendering any type of for-hire service in the city, shall have the right either in person or by representatives of their own choosing, to be present at all such hearings and to introduce evidence and to be heard either in support of, or in opposition to, the application.

Acts 1939, No. 213, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3517.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-238 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-169-238
Right to possession, etc
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in § 14-169-236 or § 14-169-237 shall be construed as limiting the power of a housing authority to vest in an obligee the right, in the event of a default by the authority, to take possession of a housing project, or cause the appointment of a receiver of it, or acquire title to it, free from all the restrictions imposed by those statutes. Acts 1937, No. 298, § 10; Pope's Dig., § 10068; Acts 1941, No. 352, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3013.

Nothing contained in § 14-169-236 or § 14-169-237 shall be construed as limiting the power of a housing authority to vest in an obligee the right, in the event of a default by the authority, to take possession of a housing project, or cause the appointment of a receiver of it, or acquire title to it, free from all the restrictions imposed by those statutes.

Acts 1937, No. 298, § 10; Pope's Dig., § 10068; Acts 1941, No. 352, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-322-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 322 / Section 14-322-102
Street improvement studies - Resolution
Status: in_force

(a) When the governing body of any city or incorporated town in this state shall deem it desirable to enter into a street improvement program in that city or town or any defined portions thereof, the governing body of the city or town may cause studies to be made of the needs for street improvements including grading, paving, curbing, guttering, and drainage and storm sewers in the city or town or the designated areas thereof. The governing body may cause studies to be made of the approximate cost of the improvements and the approximate amount which would need to be assessed against each parcel of property to pay the cost of the proposed improvement. (b) Upon the completion of the study and determination as provided for in this section, the governing body of the municipality shall adopt a resolution setting out the findings and determinations and shall cause the findings and determinations to be published one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. Acts 1967, No. 251, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1501.

(a) When the governing body of any city or incorporated town in this state shall deem it desirable to enter into a street improvement program in that city or town or any defined portions thereof, the governing body of the city or town may cause studies to be made of the needs for street improvements including grading, paving, curbing, guttering, and drainage and storm sewers in the city or town or the designated areas thereof. The governing body may cause studies to be made of the approximate cost of the improvements and the approximate amount which would need to be assessed against each parcel of property to pay the cost of the proposed improvement.

(b) Upon the completion of the study and determination as provided for in this section, the governing body of the municipality shall adopt a resolution setting out the findings and determinations and shall cause the findings and determinations to be published one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality.

Acts 1967, No. 251, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1501.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-122 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-122
Meetings and records
Status: in_force

All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public, and all rules, regulations, and records of the commission are public records. Acts 1957, No. 115, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4077.

All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public, and all rules, regulations, and records of the commission are public records.

Acts 1957, No. 115, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4077.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-707 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-15-707
Establishment of corners
Status: in_force

For the purpose of perpetuating every survey, the surveyor shall establish his or her corners by taking bearings on trees and noting particularly their course and distance from the corner. When there are no trees within a reasonable distance, he or she shall perpetuate his or her corners by erecting mounds of turf at least two and one-half feet (21/2') at the base and two feet (2') high. In lieu of mounds, stones may be planted in the ground to a depth not less than twelve inches (12"), which shall not be less than eighteen inches (18") long, eight inches (8") wide, and three inches (3") thick. The stones shall be described in the field book. Rev. Stat., ch. 40, § 9; C. & M. Dig., § 1892; Pope's Dig., § 2409; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1211.

For the purpose of perpetuating every survey, the surveyor shall establish his or her corners by taking bearings on trees and noting particularly their course and distance from the corner. When there are no trees within a reasonable distance, he or she shall perpetuate his or her corners by erecting mounds of turf at least two and one-half feet (21/2') at the base and two feet (2') high. In lieu of mounds, stones may be planted in the ground to a depth not less than twelve inches (12"), which shall not be less than eighteen inches (18") long, eight inches (8") wide, and three inches (3") thick. The stones shall be described in the field book.

Rev. Stat., ch. 40, § 9; C. & M. Dig., § 1892; Pope's Dig., § 2409; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1211.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-41-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-41-202
Certification of matters - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the clerk of the circuit court when any map or plat of any addition to any city or incorporated town in the State of Arkansas has been filed in his or her office as required by § 14-41-201(a) to forthwith certify under his or her hand and seal of office, to the county clerk of the county, in those counties where there are both county and circuit clerks, the name of the addition and the date of the filing of the plat. (b) The failure of the clerk to so certify the matters to the county clerk for thirty (30) days shall be a misdemeanor. On conviction, the clerk shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). Acts 1907, No. 306, § 2, p. 730; C. & M. Dig., § 7482; Pope's Dig., § 9525; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-402.

(a) It shall be the duty of the clerk of the circuit court when any map or plat of any addition to any city or incorporated town in the State of Arkansas has been filed in his or her office as required by § 14-41-201(a) to forthwith certify under his or her hand and seal of office, to the county clerk of the county, in those counties where there are both county and circuit clerks, the name of the addition and the date of the filing of the plat.

(b) The failure of the clerk to so certify the matters to the county clerk for thirty (30) days shall be a misdemeanor. On conviction, the clerk shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).

Acts 1907, No. 306, § 2, p. 730; C. & M. Dig., § 7482; Pope's Dig., § 9525; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-402.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-94-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 94 / Section 14-94-106
Hearing on petition and determination
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) Upon the filing of the petition with the clerk, it shall be the duty of the clerk to present the petition to the mayor. (B) The petition shall be accompanied by a certificate from a title insurance company transacting business in the municipality: (i) Stating that the signatures on the petition constitute all of the owners of real property to be located in the district; and (ii) Identifying any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located in the district. (2) (A) The mayor shall thereupon set a date and time, not more than sixty (60) days and not less than thirty (30) days after the date of the presentation of the petition to the mayor, for a hearing before the governing body for consideration of the petition. (B) Notice of the hearing shall be sent by certified mail to any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located in the district. (C) The notice of hearing under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section shall state that any existing mortgage shall be subordinated pursuant to this section and § 14-94-118(b) if the mortgagee fails to appear at the hearing and object to formation of the district. (b) (1) At the hearing, it shall be the duty of the governing body to hear the petition and to ascertain whether those signing the petition constitute all the owners of the real property to be located in the district. (2) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, if the governing body determines that all the owners of the real property to be located in the district have petitioned for the improvements, it shall then be its duty by ordinance to establish and lay off the district as defined in the petition and to appoint the commissioners as named in the petition if commissioners are named in the petition and are property owners in or creditors of the district, or as is otherwise provided from among such property owners or creditors. (B) If at the hearing on the petition any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located within the district objects to the formation of the district, then the governing body shall reject the petition for creation of the district. (3) The petition shall state the specific purposes for which the district is to be formed, and the ordinance establishing the district shall give it a name which shall be descriptive of the purpose. It shall also receive a number to prevent its being confused with other districts for similar purposes. (c) The ordinance establishing the district shall be published within thirty (30) days after its adoption by one (1) insertion in some newspaper of general circulation in the municipality in which the district lies. (d) The findings of the governing body shall be conclusive unless attacked by a suit in the circuit court of the county in which the municipality is located, brought within thirty (30) days after the publication. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1025,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 113, § 4; 1989, No. 276, § 2; 1995, No. 1127, § 2; 2009, No. 501, § 1; 2009, No. 1408, § 1.

(a) (1) (A) Upon the filing of the petition with the clerk, it shall be the duty of the clerk to present the petition to the mayor. (B) The petition shall be accompanied by a certificate from a title insurance company transacting business in the municipality: (i) Stating that the signatures on the petition constitute all of the owners of real property to be located in the district; and (ii) Identifying any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located in the district. (2) (A) The mayor shall thereupon set a date and time, not more than sixty (60) days and not less than thirty (30) days after the date of the presentation of the petition to the mayor, for a hearing before the governing body for consideration of the petition. (B) Notice of the hearing shall be sent by certified mail to any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located in the district. (C) The notice of hearing under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section shall state that any existing mortgage shall be subordinated pursuant to this section and § 14-94-118(b) if the mortgagee fails to appear at the hearing and object to formation of the district.

(1) (A) Upon the filing of the petition with the clerk, it shall be the duty of the clerk to present the petition to the mayor. (B) The petition shall be accompanied by a certificate from a title insurance company transacting business in the municipality: (i) Stating that the signatures on the petition constitute all of the owners of real property to be located in the district; and (ii) Identifying any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located in the district.

(A) Upon the filing of the petition with the clerk, it shall be the duty of the clerk to present the petition to the mayor.

(B) The petition shall be accompanied by a certificate from a title insurance company transacting business in the municipality: (i) Stating that the signatures on the petition constitute all of the owners of real property to be located in the district; and (ii) Identifying any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located in the district.

(i) Stating that the signatures on the petition constitute all of the owners of real property to be located in the district; and

(ii) Identifying any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located in the district.

(2) (A) The mayor shall thereupon set a date and time, not more than sixty (60) days and not less than thirty (30) days after the date of the presentation of the petition to the mayor, for a hearing before the governing body for consideration of the petition. (B) Notice of the hearing shall be sent by certified mail to any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located in the district. (C) The notice of hearing under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section shall state that any existing mortgage shall be subordinated pursuant to this section and § 14-94-118(b) if the mortgagee fails to appear at the hearing and object to formation of the district.

(A) The mayor shall thereupon set a date and time, not more than sixty (60) days and not less than thirty (30) days after the date of the presentation of the petition to the mayor, for a hearing before the governing body for consideration of the petition.

(B) Notice of the hearing shall be sent by certified mail to any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located in the district.

(C) The notice of hearing under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section shall state that any existing mortgage shall be subordinated pursuant to this section and § 14-94-118(b) if the mortgagee fails to appear at the hearing and object to formation of the district.

(b) (1) At the hearing, it shall be the duty of the governing body to hear the petition and to ascertain whether those signing the petition constitute all the owners of the real property to be located in the district. (2) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, if the governing body determines that all the owners of the real property to be located in the district have petitioned for the improvements, it shall then be its duty by ordinance to establish and lay off the district as defined in the petition and to appoint the commissioners as named in the petition if commissioners are named in the petition and are property owners in or creditors of the district, or as is otherwise provided from among such property owners or creditors. (B) If at the hearing on the petition any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located within the district objects to the formation of the district, then the governing body shall reject the petition for creation of the district. (3) The petition shall state the specific purposes for which the district is to be formed, and the ordinance establishing the district shall give it a name which shall be descriptive of the purpose. It shall also receive a number to prevent its being confused with other districts for similar purposes.

(1) At the hearing, it shall be the duty of the governing body to hear the petition and to ascertain whether those signing the petition constitute all the owners of the real property to be located in the district.

(2) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, if the governing body determines that all the owners of the real property to be located in the district have petitioned for the improvements, it shall then be its duty by ordinance to establish and lay off the district as defined in the petition and to appoint the commissioners as named in the petition if commissioners are named in the petition and are property owners in or creditors of the district, or as is otherwise provided from among such property owners or creditors. (B) If at the hearing on the petition any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located within the district objects to the formation of the district, then the governing body shall reject the petition for creation of the district.

(A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, if the governing body determines that all the owners of the real property to be located in the district have petitioned for the improvements, it shall then be its duty by ordinance to establish and lay off the district as defined in the petition and to appoint the commissioners as named in the petition if commissioners are named in the petition and are property owners in or creditors of the district, or as is otherwise provided from among such property owners or creditors.

(B) If at the hearing on the petition any mortgagee holding a first mortgage lien on real property constituting more than ten percent (10%) in area of the real property to be located within the district objects to the formation of the district, then the governing body shall reject the petition for creation of the district.

(3) The petition shall state the specific purposes for which the district is to be formed, and the ordinance establishing the district shall give it a name which shall be descriptive of the purpose. It shall also receive a number to prevent its being confused with other districts for similar purposes.

(c) The ordinance establishing the district shall be published within thirty (30) days after its adoption by one (1) insertion in some newspaper of general circulation in the municipality in which the district lies.

(d) The findings of the governing body shall be conclusive unless attacked by a suit in the circuit court of the county in which the municipality is located, brought within thirty (30) days after the publication.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1025,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 113, § 4; 1989, No. 276, § 2; 1995, No. 1127, § 2; 2009, No. 501, § 1; 2009, No. 1408, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-301 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-201-301
Construction
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall not be construed to repeal or amend any local and special act passed before February 16, 1939, pertaining to the operation, control, or management of any light or water plant or sewer system in this state or to the creation or election of any board of directors or like board for the management, control, and operation of any light or water plant or sewer system being controlled or operated under the terms of such local or special act. Acts 1939, No. 95, § 35; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4033.

This subchapter shall not be construed to repeal or amend any local and special act passed before February 16, 1939, pertaining to the operation, control, or management of any light or water plant or sewer system in this state or to the creation or election of any board of directors or like board for the management, control, and operation of any light or water plant or sewer system being controlled or operated under the terms of such local or special act.

Acts 1939, No. 95, § 35; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4033.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-141-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 141 / Section 14-141-106
Removal of commissioner
Status: in_force

Any commissioner of a municipal auditorium commission appointed by the provisions of this chapter may be removed for cause upon a two - thirds (2/3) vote of the duly elected and qualified members of the city council. Acts 1939, No. 355, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2604.

Any commissioner of a municipal auditorium commission appointed by the provisions of this chapter may be removed for cause upon a two - thirds (2/3) vote of the duly elected and qualified members of the city council.

Acts 1939, No. 355, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2604.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-406 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-164-406
Bonds - Terms and conditions
Status: in_force

(a) As the ordinance or trust indenture which is authorized in this subchapter may provide, the bonds may: (1) Be in registered or other form; (2) Be in such denominations; (3) Be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination; (4) Be made payable at such places within or without the state; (5) Be issued in one (1) or more series; (6) Bear such date or dates; (7) Mature at such time or times; (8) Be payable in such medium of payment; (9) Be subject to such terms of redemption; and (10) Contain such other terms, covenants, and conditions, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (B) The collection and disposition of project revenues; (C) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (D) The nature and extent of the pledge and security; (E) The remedies on default; (F) The rights, duties, and obligations of the legislative body of the issuer and the trustee, if any, for the owners of the bonds, and the rights of the owners of the bonds. (b) All bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be and are declared to be negotiable instruments within the meaning of the negotiable instruments law of the state. Acts 1985, No. 974, §§ 3, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 13-1263, 13-1267.

(a) As the ordinance or trust indenture which is authorized in this subchapter may provide, the bonds may: (1) Be in registered or other form; (2) Be in such denominations; (3) Be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination; (4) Be made payable at such places within or without the state; (5) Be issued in one (1) or more series; (6) Bear such date or dates; (7) Mature at such time or times; (8) Be payable in such medium of payment; (9) Be subject to such terms of redemption; and (10) Contain such other terms, covenants, and conditions, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (B) The collection and disposition of project revenues; (C) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (D) The nature and extent of the pledge and security; (E) The remedies on default; (F) The rights, duties, and obligations of the legislative body of the issuer and the trustee, if any, for the owners of the bonds, and the rights of the owners of the bonds.

(1) Be in registered or other form;

(2) Be in such denominations;

(3) Be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination;

(4) Be made payable at such places within or without the state;

(5) Be issued in one (1) or more series;

(6) Bear such date or dates;

(7) Mature at such time or times;

(8) Be payable in such medium of payment;

(9) Be subject to such terms of redemption; and

(10) Contain such other terms, covenants, and conditions, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (B) The collection and disposition of project revenues; (C) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (D) The nature and extent of the pledge and security; (E) The remedies on default; (F) The rights, duties, and obligations of the legislative body of the issuer and the trustee, if any, for the owners of the bonds, and the rights of the owners of the bonds.

(A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds;

(B) The collection and disposition of project revenues;

(C) The maintenance of various funds and reserves;

(D) The nature and extent of the pledge and security;

(E) The remedies on default;

(F) The rights, duties, and obligations of the legislative body of the issuer and the trustee, if any, for the owners of the bonds, and the rights of the owners of the bonds.

(b) All bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be and are declared to be negotiable instruments within the meaning of the negotiable instruments law of the state.

Acts 1985, No. 974, §§ 3, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 13-1263, 13-1267.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-72-205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-72-205
Refunding bonds under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 17
Status: in_force

(a) Any county that has issued funding bonds, under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 10, to take up its outstanding indebtedness which included any balance then due on the cost of construction of a courthouse or jail, or both, shall have the right to issue bonds under the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 17 [repealed], and laws in aid thereof, to refund the same proportionate part of its outstanding funding bonds that the included balance of the cost of construction of a courthouse or jail, or both, was of the total indebtedness funded under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 10. (b) Before proceeding under this section to refund courthouse or jail indebtedness, the county court shall enter upon its records an order declaring what part of the funding bonds issued by the county under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 10, represented indebtedness for the construction of a courthouse or a jail, or both, and what part represented general county indebtedness. (c) This order shall be published one (1) time in some newspaper published in the county. If no suit is brought within thirty (30) days after the publication to review the correctness of the finding made in the order, the finding shall be conclusive of the proportionate part of the funding bond issue represented by indebtedness for the construction of a courthouse or a jail, or both, and shall not be open to further attack. (d) In the event a county shall refund part of its outstanding funding bonds under the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 17 [repealed], and the laws in aid thereof, the county court shall then have authority to refund the balance of the county's outstanding funding bonds under the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1937, No. 371, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 11318; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1225.

(a) Any county that has issued funding bonds, under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 10, to take up its outstanding indebtedness which included any balance then due on the cost of construction of a courthouse or jail, or both, shall have the right to issue bonds under the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 17 [repealed], and laws in aid thereof, to refund the same proportionate part of its outstanding funding bonds that the included balance of the cost of construction of a courthouse or jail, or both, was of the total indebtedness funded under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 10.

(b) Before proceeding under this section to refund courthouse or jail indebtedness, the county court shall enter upon its records an order declaring what part of the funding bonds issued by the county under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 10, represented indebtedness for the construction of a courthouse or a jail, or both, and what part represented general county indebtedness.

(c) This order shall be published one (1) time in some newspaper published in the county. If no suit is brought within thirty (30) days after the publication to review the correctness of the finding made in the order, the finding shall be conclusive of the proportionate part of the funding bond issue represented by indebtedness for the construction of a courthouse or a jail, or both, and shall not be open to further attack.

(d) In the event a county shall refund part of its outstanding funding bonds under the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 17 [repealed], and the laws in aid thereof, the county court shall then have authority to refund the balance of the county's outstanding funding bonds under the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1937, No. 371, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 11318; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1225.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-305-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 305 / Section 14-305-104
Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program is established to help provide funding for unpaved road projects throughout the state using best management practices. Added by Act 2015, No. 898,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

The Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program is established to help provide funding for unpaved road projects throughout the state using best management practices.

Added by Act 2015, No. 898,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-117-404 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 117 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-117-404
Filing of assessment
Status: in_force

(a) When their assessment is completed, the board shall subscribe an original and one (1) copy of the assessment and deposit the original with the circuit or chancery clerk, where it shall be kept and preserved as a public record. (b) The copy shall be certified by the clerk and returned to the board to be preserved with the records of the district. Acts 1949, No. 329, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-916.

(a) When their assessment is completed, the board shall subscribe an original and one (1) copy of the assessment and deposit the original with the circuit or chancery clerk, where it shall be kept and preserved as a public record.

(b) The copy shall be certified by the clerk and returned to the board to be preserved with the records of the district.

Acts 1949, No. 329, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-916.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-23-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-23-108
Unauthorized or constructive fees prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) The county courts are prohibited from auditing an officer and from allowing to any officer any fee or allowance not specifically allowed the officer by law, and in no case shall constructive fees be allowed to or paid officers by any county. (b) Any person violating this section or § 14-23-102 , or corruptly charging or receiving from any county a greater sum than that allowed by law, is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500), with the conviction working a forfeiture of the office. Amended by Act 2023, No. 203,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1873, No. 114, §§ 1, 9, p. 277; C. & M. Dig., §§ 2034, 2811; Pope's Dig., §§ 2585, 3529; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-708, 17-709.

(a) The county courts are prohibited from auditing an officer and from allowing to any officer any fee or allowance not specifically allowed the officer by law, and in no case shall constructive fees be allowed to or paid officers by any county.

(b) Any person violating this section or § 14-23-102 , or corruptly charging or receiving from any county a greater sum than that allowed by law, is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500), with the conviction working a forfeiture of the office.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 203,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1873, No. 114, §§ 1, 9, p. 277; C. & M. Dig., §§ 2034, 2811; Pope's Dig., §§ 2585, 3529; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-708, 17-709.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-402 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-54-402
Bidding process
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The mayor, city manager, or city administrator shall publish a notice inviting sealed bids for the leasing, letting, selling, or conveying of real property for the production, reclamation, and refining of crude biogenic gases. This notice shall be published in a legal newspaper in the county where the property is located one (1) time each week for the four (4) weeks immediately prior to the date set for receiving bids. (2) No bid shall be received, accepted, or considered when received after the date set for the receipt of bids. (b) (1) Within thirty (30) days after the date set for the receipt of bids, the bids shall be opened and read at a public meeting of the city council, board of directors, commissioners, or managers. (2) (A) At the meeting, the city council, board of directors, commissioners, or managers shall select and award the lease to the property or award the property to the highest, responsible, and best bidder. (B) The city council, board of directors, commissioners, or managers may reject all bids and begin the bidding process anew. Acts 1983, No. 478, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2357.

(a) (1) The mayor, city manager, or city administrator shall publish a notice inviting sealed bids for the leasing, letting, selling, or conveying of real property for the production, reclamation, and refining of crude biogenic gases. This notice shall be published in a legal newspaper in the county where the property is located one (1) time each week for the four (4) weeks immediately prior to the date set for receiving bids. (2) No bid shall be received, accepted, or considered when received after the date set for the receipt of bids.

(1) The mayor, city manager, or city administrator shall publish a notice inviting sealed bids for the leasing, letting, selling, or conveying of real property for the production, reclamation, and refining of crude biogenic gases. This notice shall be published in a legal newspaper in the county where the property is located one (1) time each week for the four (4) weeks immediately prior to the date set for receiving bids.

(2) No bid shall be received, accepted, or considered when received after the date set for the receipt of bids.

(b) (1) Within thirty (30) days after the date set for the receipt of bids, the bids shall be opened and read at a public meeting of the city council, board of directors, commissioners, or managers. (2) (A) At the meeting, the city council, board of directors, commissioners, or managers shall select and award the lease to the property or award the property to the highest, responsible, and best bidder. (B) The city council, board of directors, commissioners, or managers may reject all bids and begin the bidding process anew.

(1) Within thirty (30) days after the date set for the receipt of bids, the bids shall be opened and read at a public meeting of the city council, board of directors, commissioners, or managers.

(2) (A) At the meeting, the city council, board of directors, commissioners, or managers shall select and award the lease to the property or award the property to the highest, responsible, and best bidder. (B) The city council, board of directors, commissioners, or managers may reject all bids and begin the bidding process anew.

(A) At the meeting, the city council, board of directors, commissioners, or managers shall select and award the lease to the property or award the property to the highest, responsible, and best bidder.

(B) The city council, board of directors, commissioners, or managers may reject all bids and begin the bidding process anew.

Acts 1983, No. 478, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2357.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-27-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 27 / Section 14-27-101
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose of this chapter to require the executives of all political subdivisions of each county to meet on a regular basis for the purpose of encouraging cooperation by the various local government jurisdictions within each county in the most efficient use of their mutual resources and in the providing of services to their local communities in the most efficient and mutually advantageous manner possible. (b) It is expected that regular dialogue between the executives of the various local government subdivisions within each county will encourage these governmental units to: (1) Share facilities, equipment, employees, and services to provide each with a mutual benefit to the advantage of all governments within the county; (2) Explore the use of joint purchasing and buying agreements to purchase goods and services in an effort to achieve economies of scale that would not be possible without mutual cooperation; and (3) Identify the areas of duplication of services so they may be eliminated to the maximum extent possible. Acts 1987, No. 510, § 1.

(a) It is the purpose of this chapter to require the executives of all political subdivisions of each county to meet on a regular basis for the purpose of encouraging cooperation by the various local government jurisdictions within each county in the most efficient use of their mutual resources and in the providing of services to their local communities in the most efficient and mutually advantageous manner possible.

(b) It is expected that regular dialogue between the executives of the various local government subdivisions within each county will encourage these governmental units to: (1) Share facilities, equipment, employees, and services to provide each with a mutual benefit to the advantage of all governments within the county; (2) Explore the use of joint purchasing and buying agreements to purchase goods and services in an effort to achieve economies of scale that would not be possible without mutual cooperation; and (3) Identify the areas of duplication of services so they may be eliminated to the maximum extent possible.

(1) Share facilities, equipment, employees, and services to provide each with a mutual benefit to the advantage of all governments within the county;

(2) Explore the use of joint purchasing and buying agreements to purchase goods and services in an effort to achieve economies of scale that would not be possible without mutual cooperation; and

(3) Identify the areas of duplication of services so they may be eliminated to the maximum extent possible.

Acts 1987, No. 510, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-185-136 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 185 / Section 14-185-136
Bonds - Mortgage lien
Status: in_force

(a) The resolution or indenture referred to in §§ 14-185-122 and 14-185-124 may, but need not, impose a foreclosable mortgage lien upon the facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, equipped, or improved, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of bonds issued under this chapter. (b) The nature and extent of the mortgage lien may be controlled by the resolution or indenture including, without limitation, provisions pertaining to: (1) The release of all or part of the land, building, or facilities from the mortgage lien; and (2) The priority of the mortgage lien in the event of successive bond issues as authorized by this chapter. (c) The resolution or indenture authorizing or securing the bonds may authorize any holder or registered owner of bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter or a trustee on behalf of all holders and registered owners, either at law or in equity, to enforce the mortgage lien and, by proper suit, to 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 authorizing or securing the bonds. Acts 1961, No. 439, § 9; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1232, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1509; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1017, § 1.

(a) The resolution or indenture referred to in §§ 14-185-122 and 14-185-124 may, but need not, impose a foreclosable mortgage lien upon the facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, equipped, or improved, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of bonds issued under this chapter.

(b) The nature and extent of the mortgage lien may be controlled by the resolution or indenture including, without limitation, provisions pertaining to: (1) The release of all or part of the land, building, or facilities from the mortgage lien; and (2) The priority of the mortgage lien in the event of successive bond issues as authorized by this chapter.

(1) The release of all or part of the land, building, or facilities from the mortgage lien; and

(2) The priority of the mortgage lien in the event of successive bond issues as authorized by this chapter.

(c) The resolution or indenture authorizing or securing the bonds may authorize any holder or registered owner of bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter or a trustee on behalf of all holders and registered owners, either at law or in equity, to enforce the mortgage lien and, by proper suit, to 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 authorizing or securing the bonds.

Acts 1961, No. 439, § 9; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1232, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1509; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1017, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-199-403 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 199 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-199-403
Compensation of commissioners
Status: in_force

The city council of any city adopting an ordinance in conformity with this subchapter is authorized to allow a per diem expense for each member at each meeting of the light and water commission herein provided. The per diem expense shall not exceed ten dollars ($10.00), and neither shall it exceed twenty dollars ($20.00) in any calendar month. Acts 1947, No. 106, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3913.

The city council of any city adopting an ordinance in conformity with this subchapter is authorized to allow a per diem expense for each member at each meeting of the light and water commission herein provided. The per diem expense shall not exceed ten dollars ($10.00), and neither shall it exceed twenty dollars ($20.00) in any calendar month.

Acts 1947, No. 106, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3913.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-401 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-121-401
Plans for improvements
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as the board shall have formed its plans for improvements and shall have ascertained the cost thereof, it shall file the plans with the county clerk. (b) The plans shall be accompanied by: (1) A map showing the location of all main and lateral ditches; and (2) Specifications fully describing the character of the improvements to be made, the width and depth of the ditches, the probable quantity of earth to be removed, and all other work to be done. Acts 1909, No. 279, § 6, p. 829; C. & M. Dig., § 3612; Pope's Dig., § 4660; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-512.

(a) As soon as the board shall have formed its plans for improvements and shall have ascertained the cost thereof, it shall file the plans with the county clerk.

(b) The plans shall be accompanied by: (1) A map showing the location of all main and lateral ditches; and (2) Specifications fully describing the character of the improvements to be made, the width and depth of the ditches, the probable quantity of earth to be removed, and all other work to be done.

(1) A map showing the location of all main and lateral ditches; and

(2) Specifications fully describing the character of the improvements to be made, the width and depth of the ditches, the probable quantity of earth to be removed, and all other work to be done.

Acts 1909, No. 279, § 6, p. 829; C. & M. Dig., § 3612; Pope's Dig., § 4660; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-512.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-88-311 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-88-311
Combining boards
Status: in_force

Where there is more than one (1) improvement district in the city or town for the same general purpose, the same member may be on two (2) or more boards of improvement, or the boards of different districts may combine so as to form only one (1) board for the whole territory, to be thus improved so as to make the whole improvement uniform. However no money raised by assessment in one (1) district shall be expended in another district. Acts 1881, No. 84, § 3, p. 161; 1893, No. 158, § 1, p. 271; 1899, No. 94, § 1, p. 156; C. & M. Dig., § 5735; Pope's Dig., § 7363; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-119.

Where there is more than one (1) improvement district in the city or town for the same general purpose, the same member may be on two (2) or more boards of improvement, or the boards of different districts may combine so as to form only one (1) board for the whole territory, to be thus improved so as to make the whole improvement uniform. However no money raised by assessment in one (1) district shall be expended in another district.

Acts 1881, No. 84, § 3, p. 161; 1893, No. 158, § 1, p. 271; 1899, No. 94, § 1, p. 156; C. & M. Dig., § 5735; Pope's Dig., § 7363; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-119.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-186-213 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 186 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-186-213
Transfer of property or money to federal government
Status: in_force

(a) A municipal port authority is authorized to assign, transfer, lease, convey, grant, or donate to the federal government, or to the appropriate agency or department of it, any, or all, of the property of the authority for any use by the federal government for any purpose included within the general purposes of this subchapter, as provided in this subchapter, such assignments, transfer, lease, conveyance, grant, or donation to be made upon such terms as the authority board may deem advisable. (b) In the event the federal government should decide to undertake the acquisition, construction, equipment, maintenance, or operation of the airports, seaplane bases, naval bases, wharves, piers, ships, refrigerator storage plants, warehouses, elevators, compresses, docks, shipyards, shipping and transportation facilities referred to in this section including terminal railroads, roads, highways, causeways, or bridges, and should itself decide to acquire the lands and properties necessarily needed in connection with them, by condemnation or otherwise, the authority is further authorized to transfer and pay over to the federal government, or to the appropriate agency or department of it, such of the moneys belonging to the authority as may be found, needed, or reasonably required by the federal government to meet and pay the amount of judgments or condemnation, including costs, if any are taxed on them, as may be rendered from time to time against the federal government or its appropriate agency, or as may be reasonably necessary to permit and allow the federal government, or its appropriate agency, to acquire and become possessed of such lands and properties as are reasonably required for the construction and use of the facilities referred to in this section. Acts 1947, No. 167, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2725.

(a) A municipal port authority is authorized to assign, transfer, lease, convey, grant, or donate to the federal government, or to the appropriate agency or department of it, any, or all, of the property of the authority for any use by the federal government for any purpose included within the general purposes of this subchapter, as provided in this subchapter, such assignments, transfer, lease, conveyance, grant, or donation to be made upon such terms as the authority board may deem advisable.

(b) In the event the federal government should decide to undertake the acquisition, construction, equipment, maintenance, or operation of the airports, seaplane bases, naval bases, wharves, piers, ships, refrigerator storage plants, warehouses, elevators, compresses, docks, shipyards, shipping and transportation facilities referred to in this section including terminal railroads, roads, highways, causeways, or bridges, and should itself decide to acquire the lands and properties necessarily needed in connection with them, by condemnation or otherwise, the authority is further authorized to transfer and pay over to the federal government, or to the appropriate agency or department of it, such of the moneys belonging to the authority as may be found, needed, or reasonably required by the federal government to meet and pay the amount of judgments or condemnation, including costs, if any are taxed on them, as may be rendered from time to time against the federal government or its appropriate agency, or as may be reasonably necessary to permit and allow the federal government, or its appropriate agency, to acquire and become possessed of such lands and properties as are reasonably required for the construction and use of the facilities referred to in this section.

Acts 1947, No. 167, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2725.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-305 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-56-305
Conformance required - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When the city council shall have laid off zones, it shall not be lawful for anyone to construct or carry on within a given zone any business not authorized by the ordinance of the city establishing it, unless with special permission granted by the council of the city, or by a commission which it may create for the purpose of determining whether an exception shall be made, in the particular instance. (2) Exceptions shall be made only for good cause. (b) In case of abuse, the adjacent property owners shall have the right to appeal to the courts of chancery to protect their property from depreciation by reason of the setting up of exceptional business within the zone. Acts 1924 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 6, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 10057; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2806.

(a) (1) When the city council shall have laid off zones, it shall not be lawful for anyone to construct or carry on within a given zone any business not authorized by the ordinance of the city establishing it, unless with special permission granted by the council of the city, or by a commission which it may create for the purpose of determining whether an exception shall be made, in the particular instance. (2) Exceptions shall be made only for good cause.

(1) When the city council shall have laid off zones, it shall not be lawful for anyone to construct or carry on within a given zone any business not authorized by the ordinance of the city establishing it, unless with special permission granted by the council of the city, or by a commission which it may create for the purpose of determining whether an exception shall be made, in the particular instance.

(2) Exceptions shall be made only for good cause.

(b) In case of abuse, the adjacent property owners shall have the right to appeal to the courts of chancery to protect their property from depreciation by reason of the setting up of exceptional business within the zone.

Acts 1924 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 6, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 10057; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2806.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-18-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 18 / Section 14-18-105
Authority to vacate street, alley, or roadway
Status: in_force

In all cases where the owner of lands situated in a county and outside of a city of the first or second class or incorporated town has dedicated a portion of the lands as streets, alleys, or roadways by platting the lands into additions or subdivisions and causing the plat to be filed for record in the county and any street, alley, or roadway, or portion thereof shown on the plat so filed shall not have been opened or actually used as a street, alley, or roadway for a period of five (5) years, or where any strip over the platted lands, although not dedicated as a street, has been used as a roadway, the county court shall have power and authority to vacate and abandon the street, alley, or roadway, or a portion thereof, by proceeding under the conditions and the manner provided in this chapter. Acts 1945, No. 164, § 1; 1965, No. 129, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1205.

In all cases where the owner of lands situated in a county and outside of a city of the first or second class or incorporated town has dedicated a portion of the lands as streets, alleys, or roadways by platting the lands into additions or subdivisions and causing the plat to be filed for record in the county and any street, alley, or roadway, or portion thereof shown on the plat so filed shall not have been opened or actually used as a street, alley, or roadway for a period of five (5) years, or where any strip over the platted lands, although not dedicated as a street, has been used as a roadway, the county court shall have power and authority to vacate and abandon the street, alley, or roadway, or a portion thereof, by proceeding under the conditions and the manner provided in this chapter.

Acts 1945, No. 164, § 1; 1965, No. 129, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1205.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-330 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-164-330
Capital improvement bonds - Local sales and use tax - Notice to Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration
Status: in_force

As soon as is feasible and no later than ten (10) days following each of the events set forth in the ordinance with reference to the procedure for the adoption or abolition of the local sales and use tax and the effective dates of the action, the clerk shall notify the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration of such event. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3387, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1985, No. 871, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1247; Acts 2003, No. 383, § 1.

As soon as is feasible and no later than ten (10) days following each of the events set forth in the ordinance with reference to the procedure for the adoption or abolition of the local sales and use tax and the effective dates of the action, the clerk shall notify the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration of such event.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3387, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 871, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1247; Acts 2003, No. 383, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-185-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 185 / Section 14-185-103
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter is intended and shall be construed to supplement all constitutional provisions and acts of the General Assembly designed to accomplish, in whole or in part, the purposes of this chapter. (b) When applicable, this chapter may be used as an alternative notwithstanding any constitutional provision or other legislation authorizing counties, municipalities, or port authorities, and other agencies or commissions, to accomplish, in whole or in part, the purposes specified in this chapter. (c) This chapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes. Acts 1961, No. 439, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1515.

(a) This chapter is intended and shall be construed to supplement all constitutional provisions and acts of the General Assembly designed to accomplish, in whole or in part, the purposes of this chapter.

(b) When applicable, this chapter may be used as an alternative notwithstanding any constitutional provision or other legislation authorizing counties, municipalities, or port authorities, and other agencies or commissions, to accomplish, in whole or in part, the purposes specified in this chapter.

(c) This chapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.

Acts 1961, No. 439, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1515.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-129 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-129
Social security, pension, and retirement for employees
Status: in_force

The commission is authorized to provide a plan of social security, old age pension, or retirement pay for a part or all of the employees under its jurisdiction in accordance with § 14-234-310 . Acts 1957, No. 115, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4081.

The commission is authorized to provide a plan of social security, old age pension, or retirement pay for a part or all of the employees under its jurisdiction in accordance with § 14-234-310 .

Acts 1957, No. 115, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4081.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-601 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-86-601
Partition among several owners
Status: in_force

Wherever lands or other real property in an improvement district are assessed in one (1) body and are at the time owned in separate parcels or where the ownership subsequently becomes divided, any owner of any part of the property may apply to the chancery court of the county where the lands, or some part thereof, lie, making defendants in his suit the other parties interested in the lands. Thereupon, it shall be the duty of the court to partition the assessment against the lands among the several owners thereof, as equity and good conscience may require. Acts 1919, No. 404, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 5634; Pope's Dig., § 7302; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1116.

Wherever lands or other real property in an improvement district are assessed in one (1) body and are at the time owned in separate parcels or where the ownership subsequently becomes divided, any owner of any part of the property may apply to the chancery court of the county where the lands, or some part thereof, lie, making defendants in his suit the other parties interested in the lands. Thereupon, it shall be the duty of the court to partition the assessment against the lands among the several owners thereof, as equity and good conscience may require.

Acts 1919, No. 404, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 5634; Pope's Dig., § 7302; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1116.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-317-118 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 317 / Section 14-317-118
Signatures prerequisite to levy - Five year freeze on assessment increase
Status: in_force

(a) Road and street improvement districts formed after July 4, 1983, under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of this section in addition to other provisions of this chapter and all other applicable laws. (b) When the initial assessment of benefits by the districts has been determined, the petition for formation of the districts shall once again be reviewed by the authority initially reviewing the petition, and, if upon review, it does not appear that persons who would be liable for at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the initial assessed benefits have signed the petition, then the assessment shall not be levied until additional signatures are obtained on the petition which would represent the approval of persons who would be liable for at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the assessments. (c) Furthermore, the first assessment of benefits by the districts shall not be increased for a period of five (5) years subsequent to the first levy. (d) Thereafter, the assessment of benefits shall be as otherwise provided by law. Acts 1983, No. 428, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1204.1.

(a) Road and street improvement districts formed after July 4, 1983, under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of this section in addition to other provisions of this chapter and all other applicable laws.

(b) When the initial assessment of benefits by the districts has been determined, the petition for formation of the districts shall once again be reviewed by the authority initially reviewing the petition, and, if upon review, it does not appear that persons who would be liable for at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the initial assessed benefits have signed the petition, then the assessment shall not be levied until additional signatures are obtained on the petition which would represent the approval of persons who would be liable for at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the assessments.

(c) Furthermore, the first assessment of benefits by the districts shall not be increased for a period of five (5) years subsequent to the first levy.

(d) Thereafter, the assessment of benefits shall be as otherwise provided by law.

Acts 1983, No. 428, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1204.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-602 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-56-602
Authorization to establish zones
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any and all laws regarding municipal planning and zoning, all cities of the first and second class and all incorporated towns in Arkansas are authorized to establish, by ordinance, zones to limit or to regulate the construction or operation, or both, of commercial medical waste incinerators within the corporate limits of the city or town. Acts 1993, No. 199, § 1.

Notwithstanding any and all laws regarding municipal planning and zoning, all cities of the first and second class and all incorporated towns in Arkansas are authorized to establish, by ordinance, zones to limit or to regulate the construction or operation, or both, of commercial medical waste incinerators within the corporate limits of the city or town.

Acts 1993, No. 199, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-49-206 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-49-206
Attorney for commission
Status: in_force

The city attorney shall act as attorney for the commission provided for in this chapter in all trials and other legal transactions of the commission. Acts 1937, No. 322, § 1; 1943, No. 17, § 1; 1951, No. 386, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1301.

The city attorney shall act as attorney for the commission provided for in this chapter in all trials and other legal transactions of the commission.

Acts 1937, No. 322, § 1; 1943, No. 17, § 1; 1951, No. 386, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1301.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-302-112 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 302 / Section 14-302-112
Revenue bonds made securities
Status: in_force

(a) Revenue bonds issued under the authority of this chapter are made securities in which insurance companies, trust companies, banks, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees, and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them. (b) The bonds are made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with, and received by, any state or municipal officer or any agency or political subdivision of this state for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of this state is now or may hereafter be authorized by law. (c) Any municipality or county; any board, commission, or other authority established by any such municipality or county; or the boards of trustees, respectively, of any retirement fund or retirement system created by or pursuant to authority conferred by the General Assembly may, in its discretion, invest any of its funds not immediately needed for its purposes in bonds issued under the authority of this chapter. Bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall be eligible to secure the deposit of public funds. Acts 1967, No. 317, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1709.

(a) Revenue bonds issued under the authority of this chapter are made securities in which insurance companies, trust companies, banks, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees, and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them.

(b) The bonds are made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with, and received by, any state or municipal officer or any agency or political subdivision of this state for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of this state is now or may hereafter be authorized by law.

(c) Any municipality or county; any board, commission, or other authority established by any such municipality or county; or the boards of trustees, respectively, of any retirement fund or retirement system created by or pursuant to authority conferred by the General Assembly may, in its discretion, invest any of its funds not immediately needed for its purposes in bonds issued under the authority of this chapter. Bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall be eligible to secure the deposit of public funds.

Acts 1967, No. 317, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1709.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-92-224 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-92-224
Priority of cases
Status: in_force

All cases involving the validity of suburban improvement districts or the assessment of benefits and all suits to foreclose the lien for taxes shall be deemed matters of public interest and shall be advanced and disposed of at the earliest possible moment, and all appeals from them must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days. Acts 1941, No. 41, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-721.

All cases involving the validity of suburban improvement districts or the assessment of benefits and all suits to foreclose the lien for taxes shall be deemed matters of public interest and shall be advanced and disposed of at the earliest possible moment, and all appeals from them must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days.

Acts 1941, No. 41, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-721.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-51-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-51-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "board", "commission", or "commissioners" means the board of civil service commissioners of the police and fire departments as provided for in § 14-51-201 et seq. Acts 1933, No. 28, § 16; Pope's Dig., § 9960; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1616.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "board", "commission", or "commissioners" means the board of civil service commissioners of the police and fire departments as provided for in § 14-51-201 et seq.

Acts 1933, No. 28, § 16; Pope's Dig., § 9960; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1616.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-1703 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 17 / Section 14-86-1703
Value of items removed
Status: in_force

Any claimant for refund of purchase money shall be chargeable with the value of any timber, minerals, or other thing of value sold or removed from the land by the purchaser. Acts 1953, No. 38, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1151.

Any claimant for refund of purchase money shall be chargeable with the value of any timber, minerals, or other thing of value sold or removed from the land by the purchaser.

Acts 1953, No. 38, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1151.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-334-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 334 / Section 14-334-111
Refunding bond issue
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Transit revenue bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under the authority of this chapter. (2) Refunding bonds may be combined into a single issue with revenue bonds issued for the purpose of completing, reconstructing, or expanding the transit system. (b) (1) Refunding bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded. (2) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in trust and there maintained in cash or investments for the retirement thereof, as shall be specified by the authority in the trust indenture securing the refunding bonds. (c) The resolution authorizing and the trust indenture securing the refunding bonds may provide that the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on transit system revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the bonds refunded thereby. (d) Refunding bonds shall be sold and secured in accordance with the provisions of this chapter pertaining to the sale and security of revenue bonds. Acts 1981, No. 424, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2212.

(a) (1) Transit revenue bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under the authority of this chapter. (2) Refunding bonds may be combined into a single issue with revenue bonds issued for the purpose of completing, reconstructing, or expanding the transit system.

(1) Transit revenue bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under the authority of this chapter.

(2) Refunding bonds may be combined into a single issue with revenue bonds issued for the purpose of completing, reconstructing, or expanding the transit system.

(b) (1) Refunding bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded. (2) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in trust and there maintained in cash or investments for the retirement thereof, as shall be specified by the authority in the trust indenture securing the refunding bonds.

(1) Refunding bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded.

(2) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in trust and there maintained in cash or investments for the retirement thereof, as shall be specified by the authority in the trust indenture securing the refunding bonds.

(c) The resolution authorizing and the trust indenture securing the refunding bonds may provide that the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on transit system revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the bonds refunded thereby.

(d) Refunding bonds shall be sold and secured in accordance with the provisions of this chapter pertaining to the sale and security of revenue bonds.

Acts 1981, No. 424, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2212.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-287-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 287 / Section 14-287-101
Authority to create
Status: in_force

Cities may enact by ordinance a process to create a municipal management district to manage, develop, construct, and maintain public works and enhancement projects in areas of municipalities. Acts 1999, No. 230, § 1.

Cities may enact by ordinance a process to create a municipal management district to manage, develop, construct, and maintain public works and enhancement projects in areas of municipalities.

Acts 1999, No. 230, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-167-208 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 167 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-167-208
Bonds - Terms and conditions
Status: in_force

(a) As the ordinance authorizing their issuance may provide, the bonds may: (1) Be in such form and denominations; (2) Be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination; (3) Be made payable at such places within or without the state; (4) Be issued in one (1) or more series; (5) Bear such date or dates; (6) Mature at such time or times, not exceeding forty (40) years from their respective dates; (7) Bear interest at such rate or rates; (8) Be payable in such medium of payment; (9) Be subject to such terms of redemption; and (10) Contain such terms, covenants, and conditions, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (B) The collection and disposition of revenues; (C) The rights, duties, and obligations of the municipality or county and the trustee for the holders and registered owners of the bonds; and (D) The rights of the holders and registered owners of the bonds. (b) Subject to provisions of the ordinance or of the trust indenture, as prescribed in this section or § 14-167-209 pertaining to registration, the bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1981, No. 53, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2406.

(a) As the ordinance authorizing their issuance may provide, the bonds may: (1) Be in such form and denominations; (2) Be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination; (3) Be made payable at such places within or without the state; (4) Be issued in one (1) or more series; (5) Bear such date or dates; (6) Mature at such time or times, not exceeding forty (40) years from their respective dates; (7) Bear interest at such rate or rates; (8) Be payable in such medium of payment; (9) Be subject to such terms of redemption; and (10) Contain such terms, covenants, and conditions, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (B) The collection and disposition of revenues; (C) The rights, duties, and obligations of the municipality or county and the trustee for the holders and registered owners of the bonds; and (D) The rights of the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(1) Be in such form and denominations;

(2) Be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination;

(3) Be made payable at such places within or without the state;

(4) Be issued in one (1) or more series;

(5) Bear such date or dates;

(6) Mature at such time or times, not exceeding forty (40) years from their respective dates;

(7) Bear interest at such rate or rates;

(8) Be payable in such medium of payment;

(9) Be subject to such terms of redemption; and

(10) Contain such terms, covenants, and conditions, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (B) The collection and disposition of revenues; (C) The rights, duties, and obligations of the municipality or county and the trustee for the holders and registered owners of the bonds; and (D) The rights of the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds;

(B) The collection and disposition of revenues;

(C) The rights, duties, and obligations of the municipality or county and the trustee for the holders and registered owners of the bonds; and

(D) The rights of the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(b) Subject to provisions of the ordinance or of the trust indenture, as prescribed in this section or § 14-167-209 pertaining to registration, the bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1981, No. 53, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2406.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-504 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 58 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-58-504
Financial aid to state colleges and universities
Status: in_force

(a) Cities of the first or second class and incorporated towns in the State of Arkansas shall be empowered and authorized annually to grant financial aid to any state-supported college or university which is located in the city or town or which has facilities located within the city or town. The grant of financial aid shall be for the purpose of aiding or assisting the college or university in retiring any bonded indebtedness on any building or facilities within the city or town or for the purpose of paying for the operating expenses of the college or university for programs or facilities located within the city or town. (b) (1) The governing body of the city or incorporated town granting financial aid to a state-supported college or university shall do so by ordinance, which shall specify the time and amount of the payments to be made, the name of the college or university receiving the funds, and the source of the funds. (2) The ordinance shall not be effective for more than a twelve-month period of time. (c) The financial aid granted and paid to the state-supported college or university shall be paid out of donations or gifts received by the city or town for general purposes. No moneys of the city or town arising from a tax levied for a specific purpose shall be used for any grant of financial aid to a college or university, unless the tax has been levied for the specific purpose of granting financial aid to the college or university. Acts 1993, No. 367, §§ 1-3.

(a) Cities of the first or second class and incorporated towns in the State of Arkansas shall be empowered and authorized annually to grant financial aid to any state-supported college or university which is located in the city or town or which has facilities located within the city or town. The grant of financial aid shall be for the purpose of aiding or assisting the college or university in retiring any bonded indebtedness on any building or facilities within the city or town or for the purpose of paying for the operating expenses of the college or university for programs or facilities located within the city or town.

(b) (1) The governing body of the city or incorporated town granting financial aid to a state-supported college or university shall do so by ordinance, which shall specify the time and amount of the payments to be made, the name of the college or university receiving the funds, and the source of the funds. (2) The ordinance shall not be effective for more than a twelve-month period of time.

(1) The governing body of the city or incorporated town granting financial aid to a state-supported college or university shall do so by ordinance, which shall specify the time and amount of the payments to be made, the name of the college or university receiving the funds, and the source of the funds.

(2) The ordinance shall not be effective for more than a twelve-month period of time.

(c) The financial aid granted and paid to the state-supported college or university shall be paid out of donations or gifts received by the city or town for general purposes. No moneys of the city or town arising from a tax levied for a specific purpose shall be used for any grant of financial aid to a college or university, unless the tax has been levied for the specific purpose of granting financial aid to the college or university.

Acts 1993, No. 367, §§ 1-3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-117-416 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 117 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-117-416
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

Refunding bonds may be issued and may be sold, exchanged, or hypothecated under the procedure provided in §§ 14-117-414 and 14-117-415 . Acts 1949, No. 329, § 24; 1959, No. 131, § 4; 1963, No. 37, § 5; 1981, No. 425, § 37; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-924.

Refunding bonds may be issued and may be sold, exchanged, or hypothecated under the procedure provided in §§ 14-117-414 and 14-117-415 .

Acts 1949, No. 329, § 24; 1959, No. 131, § 4; 1963, No. 37, § 5; 1981, No. 425, § 37; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-924.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-89-1302 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 13 / Section 14-89-1302
Street improvement districts
Status: in_force

When any municipal street improvement district has paid out and fully retired its bonded indebtedness and there remains a surplus of money in the district and thereafter the property embraced in the district, or at least two-thirds (2/3) of it, shall have been included in a new paving improvement district, then the funds remaining on hand shall be paid by the commissioners on the bonds of the new district. Acts 1951, No. 392, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-234.

When any municipal street improvement district has paid out and fully retired its bonded indebtedness and there remains a surplus of money in the district and thereafter the property embraced in the district, or at least two-thirds (2/3) of it, shall have been included in a new paving improvement district, then the funds remaining on hand shall be paid by the commissioners on the bonds of the new district.

Acts 1951, No. 392, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-234.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-48-121 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 48 / Section 14-48-121
Initiative and referendum
Status: in_force

(a) The initiative and referendum laws of this state are applicable to cities reorganized under this chapter. (b) The number of signatures required upon any petition shall be computed upon the total vote cast for mayor at the preceding general election for mayor. Acts 1967, No. 36, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-816.

(a) The initiative and referendum laws of this state are applicable to cities reorganized under this chapter.

(b) The number of signatures required upon any petition shall be computed upon the total vote cast for mayor at the preceding general election for mayor.

Acts 1967, No. 36, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-816.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-171-217 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 171 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-171-217
Pledge of state revenues prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as authorizing the pledging of the faith and credit of the state or any of its revenues, either for the performance of the obligations of the state under the agreements authorized by §§ 14-171-204 - 14-171-210 or for the payment of bonds issued pursuant to such agreements. (b) All payments to cities and counties under agreements entered into in accordance with this subchapter are made subject to specific appropriations for such purpose and nothing in this subchapter, or in any agreement entered into pursuant to this subchapter, shall be construed to require the General Assembly to make any appropriation pursuant to this subchapter, or such agreement, or to prohibit the General Assembly from amending or repealing this subchapter at any time. Acts 1977, No. 763, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5508.

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as authorizing the pledging of the faith and credit of the state or any of its revenues, either for the performance of the obligations of the state under the agreements authorized by §§ 14-171-204 - 14-171-210 or for the payment of bonds issued pursuant to such agreements.

(b) All payments to cities and counties under agreements entered into in accordance with this subchapter are made subject to specific appropriations for such purpose and nothing in this subchapter, or in any agreement entered into pursuant to this subchapter, shall be construed to require the General Assembly to make any appropriation pursuant to this subchapter, or such agreement, or to prohibit the General Assembly from amending or repealing this subchapter at any time.

Acts 1977, No. 763, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5508.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-604 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-54-604
Collection of liens
Status: in_force

(a) The amount of the lien provided for in §§ 14-54-601 - 14-54-603 may be determined by action against the owner of any lot. (b) The amount ascertained, with cost of suit and five percent (5%) penalty for collection, shall be certified by the mayor to the clerk of the county, and placed by him on the taxbook as delinquent taxes, and collected accordingly. (c) The amount, when so collected, shall be paid to the city by the county collector. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 21, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7536; Pope's Dig., § 9611; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2316.

(a) The amount of the lien provided for in §§ 14-54-601 - 14-54-603 may be determined by action against the owner of any lot.

(b) The amount ascertained, with cost of suit and five percent (5%) penalty for collection, shall be certified by the mayor to the clerk of the county, and placed by him on the taxbook as delinquent taxes, and collected accordingly.

(c) The amount, when so collected, shall be paid to the city by the county collector.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 21, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7536; Pope's Dig., § 9611; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2316.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-61-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 61 / Section 14-61-116
Reorganization election by city with management form of government
Status: in_force

(a) A city affected by this chapter that is already organized under the management form of government shall hold a special election on petitions calling for a reorganization under this chapter in accordance with the provisions of § 14-61-114 provided that no special election shall be held on the option already being utilized by the city. (b) A city affected by this chapter that has held a special election on petitions calling for a reorganization under this chapter may, by ordinance approved by a two-thirds vote of the municipal board of directors: (1) Choose a different method by which to select a municipal board of directors under § 14-61-107 ; and (2) Determine the minimum percentage a special candidate for mayor shall receive in order to be elected without a runoff under § 14-61-111 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 978,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1989, No. 907, § 14.

(a) A city affected by this chapter that is already organized under the management form of government shall hold a special election on petitions calling for a reorganization under this chapter in accordance with the provisions of § 14-61-114 provided that no special election shall be held on the option already being utilized by the city.

(b) A city affected by this chapter that has held a special election on petitions calling for a reorganization under this chapter may, by ordinance approved by a two-thirds vote of the municipal board of directors: (1) Choose a different method by which to select a municipal board of directors under § 14-61-107 ; and (2) Determine the minimum percentage a special candidate for mayor shall receive in order to be elected without a runoff under § 14-61-111 .

(1) Choose a different method by which to select a municipal board of directors under § 14-61-107 ; and

(2) Determine the minimum percentage a special candidate for mayor shall receive in order to be elected without a runoff under § 14-61-111 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 978,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 907, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-284-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 284 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-284-105
Board of commissioners - Appointment - Qualifications
Status: in_force

(a) The board of commissioners shall be resident property holders in the district and shall be citizens of integrity and good business ability. (b) (1) The commissioners shall be appointed to serve for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years respectively, and the length of the term of each commissioner shall be stated in the order of the county court making the appointment. (2) As the terms of the commissioners expire, the county court shall appoint successors to hold office for a term of five (5) years. The county court may reappoint a commissioner whose term is expiring. (c) In case of a vacancy on the board of commissioners after the commissioners have organized, the county court shall appoint some resident property holder as his successor who shall qualify in like manner and within a like time. (d) The commissioners shall serve without compensation and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Acts 1939, No. 183, §§ 1-3; 1973, No. 302, § 1; 1979, No. 486, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-901--20-903.

(a) The board of commissioners shall be resident property holders in the district and shall be citizens of integrity and good business ability.

(b) (1) The commissioners shall be appointed to serve for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years respectively, and the length of the term of each commissioner shall be stated in the order of the county court making the appointment. (2) As the terms of the commissioners expire, the county court shall appoint successors to hold office for a term of five (5) years. The county court may reappoint a commissioner whose term is expiring.

(1) The commissioners shall be appointed to serve for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years respectively, and the length of the term of each commissioner shall be stated in the order of the county court making the appointment.

(2) As the terms of the commissioners expire, the county court shall appoint successors to hold office for a term of five (5) years. The county court may reappoint a commissioner whose term is expiring.

(c) In case of a vacancy on the board of commissioners after the commissioners have organized, the county court shall appoint some resident property holder as his successor who shall qualify in like manner and within a like time.

(d) The commissioners shall serve without compensation and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

Acts 1939, No. 183, §§ 1-3; 1973, No. 302, § 1; 1979, No. 486, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-901--20-903.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-283-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 283 / Section 14-283-103
Board of commissioners - Appointment
Status: in_force

(a) If at such election a majority of the qualified electors voting on the question vote "FOR" the establishment of the proposed mosquito abatement district and the levy of assessed benefits to support the district, the county court shall enter an order establishing the district as described in the petitions and shall appoint five (5) qualified electors of the district as a board of commissioners for the district. Two (2) members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years and three (3) members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years. (b) All successor members shall be appointed by the county court for terms of three (3) years. (c) Vacancies occurring on the board because of resignation or otherwise shall be filled by the county court for the unexpired term. (d) The members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to actual expenses incurred in attending meetings in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per month for each member of the board. Acts 1979, No. 530, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1204.

(a) If at such election a majority of the qualified electors voting on the question vote "FOR" the establishment of the proposed mosquito abatement district and the levy of assessed benefits to support the district, the county court shall enter an order establishing the district as described in the petitions and shall appoint five (5) qualified electors of the district as a board of commissioners for the district. Two (2) members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years and three (3) members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years.

(b) All successor members shall be appointed by the county court for terms of three (3) years.

(c) Vacancies occurring on the board because of resignation or otherwise shall be filled by the county court for the unexpired term.

(d) The members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to actual expenses incurred in attending meetings in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per month for each member of the board.

Acts 1979, No. 530, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1204.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-199-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 199 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-199-103
Vacation of public utility easements
Status: in_force

(a) Cities of first and second class and incorporated towns are given power and authority to vacate public utility easements or segments thereof, within such cities and towns under the conditions and in the manner provided for the vacation of streets and alleys by §§ 14-301-301 - 14-301-306 . (b) A petition requesting the vacation of a public utility easement, signed by the property owners through whose property the easement extends shall be filed with the municipal legislative body and dealt with in the manner provided for by law. (c) Upon the adoption of an ordinance vacating a public utility easement, or a segment thereof, the ownership of the lot, block, or parcel of real property through which the easement extends shall cease to be burdened with the easement. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as empowering first-class and second-class cities and incorporated towns to vacate utility easements still in use or to vacate utility easements owned by utilities without just compensation therefor. (e) This section shall be cumulative to §§ 14-301-301 - 14-301-306 . Acts 1979, No. 728, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3939 -- 19-3943.

(a) Cities of first and second class and incorporated towns are given power and authority to vacate public utility easements or segments thereof, within such cities and towns under the conditions and in the manner provided for the vacation of streets and alleys by §§ 14-301-301 - 14-301-306 .

(b) A petition requesting the vacation of a public utility easement, signed by the property owners through whose property the easement extends shall be filed with the municipal legislative body and dealt with in the manner provided for by law.

(c) Upon the adoption of an ordinance vacating a public utility easement, or a segment thereof, the ownership of the lot, block, or parcel of real property through which the easement extends shall cease to be burdened with the easement.

(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as empowering first-class and second-class cities and incorporated towns to vacate utility easements still in use or to vacate utility easements owned by utilities without just compensation therefor.

(e) This section shall be cumulative to §§ 14-301-301 - 14-301-306 .

Acts 1979, No. 728, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3939 -- 19-3943.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-403 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-121-403
Assessment of lands outside of district - Hearing - Extension of boundaries
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioners find that other lands not embraced within the boundaries of the district will be affected by the proposed improvement, they shall assess the estimated benefits and damages to the land and shall specially report to the county court the assessment which they have made on the lands beyond the boundaries of the district as already established. (b) It shall then be the duty of the county court to give notice in a newspaper published in the county where the lands lie, describing the additional lands which have been assessed. (c) The owners of real property so assessed shall be allowed twenty (20) days after the publication of the notice to file with the county clerk their protest against being included within the district. (d) The county court shall, at its next session, investigate the question of whether the lands beyond the boundaries of the district so assessed by the commissioners will in fact be benefited or damaged by the making of the improvement. (e) From its finding in that regard, either the property owners affected by the assessment or the commissioners of the district may appeal to the circuit court within twenty (20) days. (f) If the finding is in favor of the commissioners, the limits of the district shall be extended so as to embrace any lands that may be affected by the making of the improvement. Acts 1909, No. 279, § 7, p. 829; 1913, No. 177, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 3614; Pope's Dig., § 4462; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-514.

(a) If the commissioners find that other lands not embraced within the boundaries of the district will be affected by the proposed improvement, they shall assess the estimated benefits and damages to the land and shall specially report to the county court the assessment which they have made on the lands beyond the boundaries of the district as already established.

(b) It shall then be the duty of the county court to give notice in a newspaper published in the county where the lands lie, describing the additional lands which have been assessed.

(c) The owners of real property so assessed shall be allowed twenty (20) days after the publication of the notice to file with the county clerk their protest against being included within the district.

(d) The county court shall, at its next session, investigate the question of whether the lands beyond the boundaries of the district so assessed by the commissioners will in fact be benefited or damaged by the making of the improvement.

(e) From its finding in that regard, either the property owners affected by the assessment or the commissioners of the district may appeal to the circuit court within twenty (20) days.

(f) If the finding is in favor of the commissioners, the limits of the district shall be extended so as to embrace any lands that may be affected by the making of the improvement.

Acts 1909, No. 279, § 7, p. 829; 1913, No. 177, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 3614; Pope's Dig., § 4462; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-514.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-77-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 77 / Section 14-77-104
Notification of violation
Status: in_force

(a) The executive officer of the political subdivision shall notify the public officer or employee of its findings and any corrective or remedial action to be taken. (b) Notification shall be made in a manner ensuring actual notice to the public officer or employee. (c) The public officer or employee shall be notified that the failure to make corrective or remedial action within thirty (30) days after the date of notification creates the rebuttable presumption that the violation was committed knowingly. Acts 1991, No. 724, § 6.

(a) The executive officer of the political subdivision shall notify the public officer or employee of its findings and any corrective or remedial action to be taken.

(b) Notification shall be made in a manner ensuring actual notice to the public officer or employee.

(c) The public officer or employee shall be notified that the failure to make corrective or remedial action within thirty (30) days after the date of notification creates the rebuttable presumption that the violation was committed knowingly.

Acts 1991, No. 724, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-298-114 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 298 / Section 14-298-114
Order opening road
Status: in_force

After any road has been established and declared a public road, the county court shall issue an order declaring the road to be opened and the order shall be filed of record with the county clerk. Acts 1871, No. 26, § 54, p. 56; C. & M. Dig., § 5239; Pope's Dig., § 6954; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-913; Acts 2005, No. 1200, § 7.

After any road has been established and declared a public road, the county court shall issue an order declaring the road to be opened and the order shall be filed of record with the county clerk.

Acts 1871, No. 26, § 54, p. 56; C. & M. Dig., § 5239; Pope's Dig., § 6954; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-913; Acts 2005, No. 1200, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-184-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 184 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-184-108
Petition for organization - Notice and hearing
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) When persons claiming to be owners of two thirds (2/3) in assessed value, as shown by the last county assessment, of real property in the area proposed to comprise a central business improvement district, file with the city clerk a petition for the organization of a district for the purposes provided in this subchapter, it shall be the duty of the clerk to give notice that the petition will be heard at a meeting of the governing body named in the notice, which will be held more than fifteen (15) days after the filing of the petition. (B) Notice shall be published once a week for two (2) weeks, the last insertion to be not less than seven (7) days before the date fixed for the hearing. (2) (A) The mayor, if he sees fit, may call a special meeting of the governing body for the purpose of hearing the petition. (B) This called meeting shall be held not less than fifteen (15) days after the date of the call, and notice of the hearing shall be published for the time and in the manner stated in this subsection. (3) The notice may be in the following form: Click here to view form. (b) (1) This petition may limit the cost of the improvement either to a fixed sum or to a percentage of the assessed value of the real property in the district. (2) The petition may also set forth the names of the persons whom the petitioners request be named as members of the board of commissioners of the district. Acts 1973, No. 162, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1605.

(a) (1) (A) When persons claiming to be owners of two thirds (2/3) in assessed value, as shown by the last county assessment, of real property in the area proposed to comprise a central business improvement district, file with the city clerk a petition for the organization of a district for the purposes provided in this subchapter, it shall be the duty of the clerk to give notice that the petition will be heard at a meeting of the governing body named in the notice, which will be held more than fifteen (15) days after the filing of the petition. (B) Notice shall be published once a week for two (2) weeks, the last insertion to be not less than seven (7) days before the date fixed for the hearing. (2) (A) The mayor, if he sees fit, may call a special meeting of the governing body for the purpose of hearing the petition. (B) This called meeting shall be held not less than fifteen (15) days after the date of the call, and notice of the hearing shall be published for the time and in the manner stated in this subsection. (3) The notice may be in the following form: Click here to view form.

(1) (A) When persons claiming to be owners of two thirds (2/3) in assessed value, as shown by the last county assessment, of real property in the area proposed to comprise a central business improvement district, file with the city clerk a petition for the organization of a district for the purposes provided in this subchapter, it shall be the duty of the clerk to give notice that the petition will be heard at a meeting of the governing body named in the notice, which will be held more than fifteen (15) days after the filing of the petition. (B) Notice shall be published once a week for two (2) weeks, the last insertion to be not less than seven (7) days before the date fixed for the hearing.

(A) When persons claiming to be owners of two thirds (2/3) in assessed value, as shown by the last county assessment, of real property in the area proposed to comprise a central business improvement district, file with the city clerk a petition for the organization of a district for the purposes provided in this subchapter, it shall be the duty of the clerk to give notice that the petition will be heard at a meeting of the governing body named in the notice, which will be held more than fifteen (15) days after the filing of the petition.

(B) Notice shall be published once a week for two (2) weeks, the last insertion to be not less than seven (7) days before the date fixed for the hearing.

(2) (A) The mayor, if he sees fit, may call a special meeting of the governing body for the purpose of hearing the petition. (B) This called meeting shall be held not less than fifteen (15) days after the date of the call, and notice of the hearing shall be published for the time and in the manner stated in this subsection.

(A) The mayor, if he sees fit, may call a special meeting of the governing body for the purpose of hearing the petition.

(B) This called meeting shall be held not less than fifteen (15) days after the date of the call, and notice of the hearing shall be published for the time and in the manner stated in this subsection.

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

Click here to view form.

(b) (1) This petition may limit the cost of the improvement either to a fixed sum or to a percentage of the assessed value of the real property in the district. (2) The petition may also set forth the names of the persons whom the petitioners request be named as members of the board of commissioners of the district.

(1) This petition may limit the cost of the improvement either to a fixed sum or to a percentage of the assessed value of the real property in the district.

(2) The petition may also set forth the names of the persons whom the petitioners request be named as members of the board of commissioners of the district.

Acts 1973, No. 162, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1605.

184_108_1 - Attachment
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-2005 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 20 / Section 14-86-2005
Payment of expenses generally
Status: in_force

(a) An itemized statement of the cost of an audit under this subchapter for each district shall be presented by the county judge to the commissioners of the district for which any audit has been made. (b) It is the duty of the commissioners to allow this claim and pay it in like manner as other expenses of the district are paid. Acts 1923, No. 605, § 5.

(a) An itemized statement of the cost of an audit under this subchapter for each district shall be presented by the county judge to the commissioners of the district for which any audit has been made.

(b) It is the duty of the commissioners to allow this claim and pay it in like manner as other expenses of the district are paid.

Acts 1923, No. 605, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-72-307 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-72-307
Quorum court to levy tax
Status: in_force

Whenever, at an election called for the purpose of authorizing the construction, reconstruction, or extension of any county courthouse or county jail, a majority voting in the election vote for such building or buildings, as the case may be, and for the necessary tax, the county court may, by order entered of record, call a special meeting of the quorum or levying court for the purpose of levying the tax authorized at the election; and it shall be the duty of the levying court to meet at the time specified in the order of the county court and to levy the tax authorized by the vote of the electors as aforesaid. Acts 1929, No. 294, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 2473; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1219.

Whenever, at an election called for the purpose of authorizing the construction, reconstruction, or extension of any county courthouse or county jail, a majority voting in the election vote for such building or buildings, as the case may be, and for the necessary tax, the county court may, by order entered of record, call a special meeting of the quorum or levying court for the purpose of levying the tax authorized at the election; and it shall be the duty of the levying court to meet at the time specified in the order of the county court and to levy the tax authorized by the vote of the electors as aforesaid.

Acts 1929, No. 294, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 2473; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1219.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-309 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-164-309
Bonds generally - Election to authorize issuance
Status: in_force

(a) The question of the issuance of such bonds shall be submitted to the electors of the county or municipality at the general election or at a special election called for that purpose in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq., as provided in the ordinance and held in the manner provided in this subchapter. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the election shall be held and conducted in the same manner as a special or general election under the election laws of the state. (c) The ordinance shall set forth the form of the ballot question or questions, which shall include a statement of the purpose or purposes for which the bonds are to be issued and the maximum rate of any ad valorem tax to be levied for payment of bonded indebtedness. (d) Notice of the election shall be given by the clerk of the issuer by one (1) publication in a newspaper having general circulation within the municipality or county not less than ten (10) days prior to the election. No other publication or posting of a notice by any other public official shall be required. (e) The chief executive officer of the municipality or county shall proclaim the results of the election by issuing a proclamation and publishing it one (1) time in a newspaper having general circulation within the municipality or county. (f) (1) The results of the election as stated in the proclamation shall be conclusive unless suit is filed in the circuit court in the county in which the issuer is located within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication. (2) No other action shall be maintained to challenge the validity of the bonds and of the proceedings authorizing the issuance of the bonds unless suit is filed in such circuit court within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the sale of the bonds. Acts 1985, No. 871, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1242; Acts 2005, No. 2145, § 47; 2007, No. 1049, § 68; 2009, No. 1480, § 87.

(a) The question of the issuance of such bonds shall be submitted to the electors of the county or municipality at the general election or at a special election called for that purpose in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq., as provided in the ordinance and held in the manner provided in this subchapter.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the election shall be held and conducted in the same manner as a special or general election under the election laws of the state.

(c) The ordinance shall set forth the form of the ballot question or questions, which shall include a statement of the purpose or purposes for which the bonds are to be issued and the maximum rate of any ad valorem tax to be levied for payment of bonded indebtedness.

(d) Notice of the election shall be given by the clerk of the issuer by one (1) publication in a newspaper having general circulation within the municipality or county not less than ten (10) days prior to the election. No other publication or posting of a notice by any other public official shall be required.

(e) The chief executive officer of the municipality or county shall proclaim the results of the election by issuing a proclamation and publishing it one (1) time in a newspaper having general circulation within the municipality or county.

(f) (1) The results of the election as stated in the proclamation shall be conclusive unless suit is filed in the circuit court in the county in which the issuer is located within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication. (2) No other action shall be maintained to challenge the validity of the bonds and of the proceedings authorizing the issuance of the bonds unless suit is filed in such circuit court within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the sale of the bonds.

(1) The results of the election as stated in the proclamation shall be conclusive unless suit is filed in the circuit court in the county in which the issuer is located within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication.

(2) No other action shall be maintained to challenge the validity of the bonds and of the proceedings authorizing the issuance of the bonds unless suit is filed in such circuit court within thirty (30) days after the date of the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the sale of the bonds.

Acts 1985, No. 871, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1242; Acts 2005, No. 2145, § 47; 2007, No. 1049, § 68; 2009, No. 1480, § 87.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-50-302 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-50-302
Department heads
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to department heads except as provided in this section. (b) A "department head" means an employee in a supervisory capacity who is directly responsible to the elected governing body for the direction and execution of policies and services on city work projects and duties. (c) Department heads shall be designated in the salary ordinance, and their status shall be a matter of fact, subject to subsection (b) of this section and the appeal provisions of the ordinance. (d) Any employee who has established a classification under the provisions of the ordinance and who has been promoted, elevated, transferred, or otherwise placed in the capacity of a department head shall, upon termination of employment as a departmental head, be permitted to return to his or her previous classified job or to any position for which he or she may qualify with full accumulated seniority. (e) No provision of this section shall be construed as amending public law requirements for licenses or education. Acts 1963, No. 221, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1436.

(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to department heads except as provided in this section.

(b) A "department head" means an employee in a supervisory capacity who is directly responsible to the elected governing body for the direction and execution of policies and services on city work projects and duties.

(c) Department heads shall be designated in the salary ordinance, and their status shall be a matter of fact, subject to subsection (b) of this section and the appeal provisions of the ordinance.

(d) Any employee who has established a classification under the provisions of the ordinance and who has been promoted, elevated, transferred, or otherwise placed in the capacity of a department head shall, upon termination of employment as a departmental head, be permitted to return to his or her previous classified job or to any position for which he or she may qualify with full accumulated seniority.

(e) No provision of this section shall be construed as amending public law requirements for licenses or education.

Acts 1963, No. 221, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1436.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-116
Bonds or notes - Sale
Status: in_force

The bonds or notes may be sold at public or private sale, for such price, including, without limitation, sale at a discount, and in such manner as the commission may determine by resolution. Acts 1957, No. 115, § 11; 1981, No. 425, § 48; 1983, No. 442, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4071.

The bonds or notes may be sold at public or private sale, for such price, including, without limitation, sale at a discount, and in such manner as the commission may determine by resolution.

Acts 1957, No. 115, § 11; 1981, No. 425, § 48; 1983, No. 442, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4071.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-163-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 163 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-163-201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be referred to and may be cited as the "Amendment No. 18 Implementing Act of 1963." Acts 1963, No. 206, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3101.

This subchapter shall be referred to and may be cited as the "Amendment No. 18 Implementing Act of 1963."

Acts 1963, No. 206, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-1504 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 15 / Section 14-54-1504
Temporary injunction - Bond required - Precedence
Status: in_force

(a) If the existence of the nuisance is shown in the action to the satisfaction of the court, the court shall allow a temporary writ of injunction to abate and prevent the continuance or recurrence of the nuisance. (b) On granting the temporary writ, the court shall require a bond on the part of the applicant to the effect that the applicant will pay to the enjoined defendant such damages, not exceeding an amount to be specified, as the defendant sustains by reason of the injunction should the court finally decide that the applicant was not entitled to the injunction. No bond shall be required where the proceeding is instituted by the city attorney. (c) The action shall be filed in the circuit court and have precedence over all other actions except election contests, hearings on injunctions, and hearings under §§ 5-74-109 and 16-105-403 . Acts 1999, No. 1561, § 4.

(a) If the existence of the nuisance is shown in the action to the satisfaction of the court, the court shall allow a temporary writ of injunction to abate and prevent the continuance or recurrence of the nuisance.

(b) On granting the temporary writ, the court shall require a bond on the part of the applicant to the effect that the applicant will pay to the enjoined defendant such damages, not exceeding an amount to be specified, as the defendant sustains by reason of the injunction should the court finally decide that the applicant was not entitled to the injunction. No bond shall be required where the proceeding is instituted by the city attorney.

(c) The action shall be filed in the circuit court and have precedence over all other actions except election contests, hearings on injunctions, and hearings under §§ 5-74-109 and 16-105-403 .

Acts 1999, No. 1561, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-185-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 185 / Section 14-185-116
Authority to borrow funds, issue bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Port authorities are authorized and empowered to enter into the necessary contracts for the borrowing of funds, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, which they may determine will be required to carry out the powers of port authorities and to carry out the purposes of this chapter. In this regard, port authorities are authorized to issue bonds and to use the proceeds of them for the carrying out of the powers of port authorities and the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter, either alone or together with other available funds and revenues. (b) Any port authority is also authorized to issue revenue bonds under the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of applying a major portion of the proceeds of the revenue bonds, alone or with other revenues that may be pledged, to the acquisition of an investment contract or contracts at a rate or rates of interest at least sufficient to provide for principal, premium, if any, and interest on the revenue bonds, as due, in consideration of the receipt of a portion of the proceeds for application by the port authority to one (1) or more of the purposes authorized by this chapter. Acts 1961, No. 439, § 9; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1232, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1509; Acts 1987, No. 46, § 1; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1017, § 1.

(a) Port authorities are authorized and empowered to enter into the necessary contracts for the borrowing of funds, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, which they may determine will be required to carry out the powers of port authorities and to carry out the purposes of this chapter. In this regard, port authorities are authorized to issue bonds and to use the proceeds of them for the carrying out of the powers of port authorities and the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter, either alone or together with other available funds and revenues.

(b) Any port authority is also authorized to issue revenue bonds under the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of applying a major portion of the proceeds of the revenue bonds, alone or with other revenues that may be pledged, to the acquisition of an investment contract or contracts at a rate or rates of interest at least sufficient to provide for principal, premium, if any, and interest on the revenue bonds, as due, in consideration of the receipt of a portion of the proceeds for application by the port authority to one (1) or more of the purposes authorized by this chapter.

Acts 1961, No. 439, § 9; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1232, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1509; Acts 1987, No. 46, § 1; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1017, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-41-306 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-41-306
Hearing and order
Status: in_force

(a) The county court shall hear the petition at the first day of the court held after publication of the notice filed under § 14-41-305 if not continued for cause and upon proper showing shall order that the addition or division, or part thereof, be reduced to acreage. (b) If the county court issues an order pursuant to subsection (a) of this section that the addition or division be reduced to acreage, then the addition or division shall thereafter be assessed as acreage for taxation of all kinds. (c) The county court shall immediately provide the filed order to the city clerk of the city or incorporated town in which the property is located. Acts 1929, No. 91, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 9519; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-412; Acts 2007, No. 14, § 2.

(a) The county court shall hear the petition at the first day of the court held after publication of the notice filed under § 14-41-305 if not continued for cause and upon proper showing shall order that the addition or division, or part thereof, be reduced to acreage.

(b) If the county court issues an order pursuant to subsection (a) of this section that the addition or division be reduced to acreage, then the addition or division shall thereafter be assessed as acreage for taxation of all kinds.

(c) The county court shall immediately provide the filed order to the city clerk of the city or incorporated town in which the property is located.

Acts 1929, No. 91, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 9519; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-412; Acts 2007, No. 14, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-57-601 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-57-601
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Municipality" means an incorporated town or a city of the first or second class; (2) "Net revenues" means that part of the revenue derived by a municipality from the operation of parking meters which remains each year after paying all costs of operation and maintenance for that year, making adequate provisions for depreciation and obsolescence, and providing for the payments due that year on any indebtedness of the municipality arising from the purchase or installation, or both, of the parking meters and payable out of the revenues from the meters; and (3) "Legislative body" means the council of any municipality, or the city commission if the municipality has a commission form of government. Acts 1951, No. 269, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3523.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Municipality" means an incorporated town or a city of the first or second class;

(2) "Net revenues" means that part of the revenue derived by a municipality from the operation of parking meters which remains each year after paying all costs of operation and maintenance for that year, making adequate provisions for depreciation and obsolescence, and providing for the payments due that year on any indebtedness of the municipality arising from the purchase or installation, or both, of the parking meters and payable out of the revenues from the meters; and

(3) "Legislative body" means the council of any municipality, or the city commission if the municipality has a commission form of government.

Acts 1951, No. 269, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3523.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-49-207 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-49-207
Regular meetings, etc
Status: in_force

The city council or other governing body, as the case may be, shall: (1) Provide suitable rooms for the board to hold meetings; (2) Allow all reasonable supplies; and (3) Permit use of public buildings for holding examinations by the board. Acts 1937, No. 322, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1302.

The city council or other governing body, as the case may be, shall:

(1) Provide suitable rooms for the board to hold meetings;

(2) Allow all reasonable supplies; and

(3) Permit use of public buildings for holding examinations by the board.

Acts 1937, No. 322, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1302.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-173-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 173 / Section 14-173-104
Grant ordinance
Status: in_force

The city or county economic development grant ordinance shall: (1) Provide for the mayor or county judge or a designee to administer the grant program authorized under this subchapter; (2) Require the mayor or county judge to take the necessary action to ensure that the funds are used for the purposes for which the grant is to be awarded and that they are expended in accordance with all state laws and local ordinances and other local procedures and regulations of the awarding government; (3) Specify the procedure for receiving applications for grants, who is eligible to apply for grants, the economic development goals and objectives of the city or county economic development grant program, and the procedures for awarding the grants; and (4) Require the grantee to file a report with the governing body of the city or the quorum court of the county within thirty (30) days after the end of the calender year in which the grant is awarded, explaining the exact amount of expenditures of the grant funds, the purpose for which the grant fund was awarded and expended, and the economic development goals and objectives that were accomplished as a result of the expenditure of the grant funds. Acts 1989, No. 405, § 4.

The city or county economic development grant ordinance shall:

(1) Provide for the mayor or county judge or a designee to administer the grant program authorized under this subchapter;

(2) Require the mayor or county judge to take the necessary action to ensure that the funds are used for the purposes for which the grant is to be awarded and that they are expended in accordance with all state laws and local ordinances and other local procedures and regulations of the awarding government;

(3) Specify the procedure for receiving applications for grants, who is eligible to apply for grants, the economic development goals and objectives of the city or county economic development grant program, and the procedures for awarding the grants; and

(4) Require the grantee to file a report with the governing body of the city or the quorum court of the county within thirty (30) days after the end of the calender year in which the grant is awarded, explaining the exact amount of expenditures of the grant funds, the purpose for which the grant fund was awarded and expended, and the economic development goals and objectives that were accomplished as a result of the expenditure of the grant funds.

Acts 1989, No. 405, § 4.