Ark. Code Ann. § 14-139-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 139 / Section 14-139-109
Bonds to be secured
Status: in_force

All bonds of the entire issue, issued under the provisions of this chapter, shall be secured ratably and equally by the revenues of the entire and aggregate works financed by the bond issue. Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2913.

All bonds of the entire issue, issued under the provisions of this chapter, shall be secured ratably and equally by the revenues of the entire and aggregate works financed by the bond issue.

Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2913.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-286-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 286 / Section 14-286-108
Assessments - Filing - Notice - Complaints
Status: in_force

(a) The assessment shall be filed with the county clerk of the county in which the property is located, and the secretary of the board shall thereupon give notice of its filing by publication one (1) time a week for two (2) weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. The notice shall be in the following form: "Notice is hereby given that the assessment of annual benefits of __________________ District Number __________________ has been filed in the office of the County Clerk of __________________ where it is open for inspection. All persons wishing to be heard regarding the assessment will be heard by the assessors of the district in the office of the county clerk between the hours of one (1:00) p.m. and four (4:00) p.m., at __________________ on the __________________, 19__________________." (b) On the day named by the notice, it shall be the duty of the assessors to meet, at the place named, as a board of assessors, to hear all complaints against the assessment, and to equalize and adjust the assessments. The determination shall be final unless suit is brought in the chancery court within thirty (30) days after the original determination by the assessors. If the board is unable to hear all complaints submitted between the hours designated in this subsection, the assessors shall adjourn over from day to day until all parties have been heard. Acts 1997, No. 590, § 8.

(a) The assessment shall be filed with the county clerk of the county in which the property is located, and the secretary of the board shall thereupon give notice of its filing by publication one (1) time a week for two (2) weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. The notice shall be in the following form: "Notice is hereby given that the assessment of annual benefits of __________________ District Number __________________ has been filed in the office of the County Clerk of __________________ where it is open for inspection. All persons wishing to be heard regarding the assessment will be heard by the assessors of the district in the office of the county clerk between the hours of one (1:00) p.m. and four (4:00) p.m., at __________________ on the __________________, 19__________________."

"Notice is hereby given that the assessment of annual benefits of __________________ District Number __________________ has been filed in the office of the County Clerk of __________________ where it is open for inspection. All persons wishing to be heard regarding the assessment will be heard by the assessors of the district in the office of the county clerk between the hours of one (1:00) p.m. and four (4:00) p.m., at __________________ on the __________________, 19__________________."

(b) On the day named by the notice, it shall be the duty of the assessors to meet, at the place named, as a board of assessors, to hear all complaints against the assessment, and to equalize and adjust the assessments. The determination shall be final unless suit is brought in the chancery court within thirty (30) days after the original determination by the assessors. If the board is unable to hear all complaints submitted between the hours designated in this subsection, the assessors shall adjourn over from day to day until all parties have been heard.

Acts 1997, No. 590, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-37-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 37 / Section 14-37-105
Cities of the second class
Status: in_force

(a) Any incorporated town of the State of Arkansas which, at any future federal census, or any census taken under the authority of the State of Arkansas, shall be found to have a population exceeding five hundred (500) persons who shall be inhabitants of the town and less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) inhabitants shall be deemed in all respects to be a city of the second class. However, this section shall not apply to cities that are now classified as cities of the first class. (b) (1) In all counties having two (2) levying courts, in which there is a county seat town of less than five hundred (500) population, according to the last federal census, the county seat towns are made cities of the second class, with all the powers and privileges conferred upon cities of the second class by law. (2) Any of the towns described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section, through the governing body thereof, shall have the power, by ordinance, to annex to the city or town all heretofore platted additions thereto, so as to make them a part of the city and included within its boundaries and subject to all the rights, duties, and privileges of the original territory of the city. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 2, p. 1; 1909, No. 306, § 1, p. 915; C. & M. Dig., § 7451; Acts 1931, No. 119, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9483; Acts 1939, No. 92, §§ 1, 2; 1945, No. 247, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-206, 19-207.

(a) Any incorporated town of the State of Arkansas which, at any future federal census, or any census taken under the authority of the State of Arkansas, shall be found to have a population exceeding five hundred (500) persons who shall be inhabitants of the town and less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) inhabitants shall be deemed in all respects to be a city of the second class. However, this section shall not apply to cities that are now classified as cities of the first class.

(b) (1) In all counties having two (2) levying courts, in which there is a county seat town of less than five hundred (500) population, according to the last federal census, the county seat towns are made cities of the second class, with all the powers and privileges conferred upon cities of the second class by law. (2) Any of the towns described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section, through the governing body thereof, shall have the power, by ordinance, to annex to the city or town all heretofore platted additions thereto, so as to make them a part of the city and included within its boundaries and subject to all the rights, duties, and privileges of the original territory of the city.

(1) In all counties having two (2) levying courts, in which there is a county seat town of less than five hundred (500) population, according to the last federal census, the county seat towns are made cities of the second class, with all the powers and privileges conferred upon cities of the second class by law.

(2) Any of the towns described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section, through the governing body thereof, shall have the power, by ordinance, to annex to the city or town all heretofore platted additions thereto, so as to make them a part of the city and included within its boundaries and subject to all the rights, duties, and privileges of the original territory of the city.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 2, p. 1; 1909, No. 306, § 1, p. 915; C. & M. Dig., § 7451; Acts 1931, No. 119, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9483; Acts 1939, No. 92, §§ 1, 2; 1945, No. 247, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-206, 19-207.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-235-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 235 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-235-204
Extent of authority
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 14-235-203 , this subchapter shall, without reference to any other statute, be deemed full authority for the construction, acquisition, improvement, equipment, maintenance, operation, and repair of the works provided for in this subchapter and for the issuance and sale of the bonds authorized by this subchapter and shall be construed as an additional and alternative method for them and for the financing of them. (b) No petition or election or other or further proceeding in respect to the construction or acquisition of the works or to the issuance or sale of bonds under this subchapter, and no publication or any resolution, ordinance, notice, or proceeding relating to such construction or acquisition or to the issuance or sale of such bonds shall be required except such as are prescribed by this subchapter, any provisions of other statutes of the state to the contrary notwithstanding. However, all functions, powers, and duties of the State Board of Health shall remain unaffected by this subchapter. Acts 1933, No. 132, § 21; Pope's Dig., § 9997; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4121; Acts 1997, No. 1336, § 2.

(a) Except as provided in § 14-235-203 , this subchapter shall, without reference to any other statute, be deemed full authority for the construction, acquisition, improvement, equipment, maintenance, operation, and repair of the works provided for in this subchapter and for the issuance and sale of the bonds authorized by this subchapter and shall be construed as an additional and alternative method for them and for the financing of them.

(b) No petition or election or other or further proceeding in respect to the construction or acquisition of the works or to the issuance or sale of bonds under this subchapter, and no publication or any resolution, ordinance, notice, or proceeding relating to such construction or acquisition or to the issuance or sale of such bonds shall be required except such as are prescribed by this subchapter, any provisions of other statutes of the state to the contrary notwithstanding. However, all functions, powers, and duties of the State Board of Health shall remain unaffected by this subchapter.

Acts 1933, No. 132, § 21; Pope's Dig., § 9997; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4121; Acts 1997, No. 1336, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-506 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-15-506
Military leave
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

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

Added by Act 2023, No. 529,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-1201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 14-14-1201
Surety bond for certain county and township officers and employees
Status: in_force

(a) Surety Bond Required. All elected or appointed county and township officers, and employees thereof, who receipt for cash funds or disburse public funds of a county by virtue of their office or employment shall obtain a surety bond. (b) Amount of Bond. (1) The amount for which a county or township officer or employee shall be bonded shall be based on the amount of money or property handled and the opportunity for defalcation. These amounts shall be fixed annually by ordinance of the quorum court of each county based on the total cash receipts and disbursements of the office for the preceding calendar year. (2) (A) These surety bonds shall be initiated in minimum amounts computed as follows: (i) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, ten percent (10%) of the amount; (ii) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, seven and one-half percent (71/2%) of the amount; (iii) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, five percent (5%) of the amount; (iv) On the next five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), or any part thereof, of the amount, two and one-half percent (21/2%); and (v) On all amounts in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), one percent (1%) of the amount. (B) The maximum amount of any bond required of any elected officer or employee thereof shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). (c) Authorized Bonding Companies. Bonds purchased by a county government shall be executed by responsible insurance or surety companies authorized and admitted to execute surety bonds in the state. (d) Conditions of Sureties. The condition of every official bond must be that the covered officers and employees shall perform all official duties required of them by law and also such additional duties as may be imposed on them by any law subsequently enacted, and that they will account for and pay over and deliver to the person or officer entitled to receive the same all moneys or other property that may come into their hands as such officers or employees. The sureties upon any official bond are also in all cases liable for the neglect, default, or misconduct in office of any deputy, clerk, or employee, appointed or employed by an officer or employee of county government. (e) Purchase of Bonds. The county judge of each county shall purchase all surety bonds for county and township officers, and employees thereof, in the amounts fixed by ordinance of the county quorum court pursuant to the purchasing laws governing county government. A bond may cover an individual officer or employee, or a blanket bond may cover all officers and employees, or any group or combination of officers and employees. (f) Appropriation of Bond Premiums. The quorum court of each county shall provide for by appropriation the payment of premiums for surety bonds of all county and township officers, and employees thereof. (g) Approval and Filing of Bonds. All official bonds must be signed and executed by the county court of each county and one (1) or more surety companies organized under the laws of this state or licensed to do business in this state. The original of each such executed bond, as required in this section, shall be filed in the office of county clerk. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 113; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4206.

(a) Surety Bond Required. All elected or appointed county and township officers, and employees thereof, who receipt for cash funds or disburse public funds of a county by virtue of their office or employment shall obtain a surety bond.

(b) Amount of Bond. (1) The amount for which a county or township officer or employee shall be bonded shall be based on the amount of money or property handled and the opportunity for defalcation. These amounts shall be fixed annually by ordinance of the quorum court of each county based on the total cash receipts and disbursements of the office for the preceding calendar year. (2) (A) These surety bonds shall be initiated in minimum amounts computed as follows: (i) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, ten percent (10%) of the amount; (ii) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, seven and one-half percent (71/2%) of the amount; (iii) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, five percent (5%) of the amount; (iv) On the next five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), or any part thereof, of the amount, two and one-half percent (21/2%); and (v) On all amounts in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), one percent (1%) of the amount. (B) The maximum amount of any bond required of any elected officer or employee thereof shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

(1) The amount for which a county or township officer or employee shall be bonded shall be based on the amount of money or property handled and the opportunity for defalcation. These amounts shall be fixed annually by ordinance of the quorum court of each county based on the total cash receipts and disbursements of the office for the preceding calendar year.

(2) (A) These surety bonds shall be initiated in minimum amounts computed as follows: (i) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, ten percent (10%) of the amount; (ii) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, seven and one-half percent (71/2%) of the amount; (iii) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, five percent (5%) of the amount; (iv) On the next five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), or any part thereof, of the amount, two and one-half percent (21/2%); and (v) On all amounts in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), one percent (1%) of the amount. (B) The maximum amount of any bond required of any elected officer or employee thereof shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

(A) These surety bonds shall be initiated in minimum amounts computed as follows: (i) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, ten percent (10%) of the amount; (ii) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, seven and one-half percent (71/2%) of the amount; (iii) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, five percent (5%) of the amount; (iv) On the next five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), or any part thereof, of the amount, two and one-half percent (21/2%); and (v) On all amounts in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), one percent (1%) of the amount.

(i) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, ten percent (10%) of the amount;

(ii) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, seven and one-half percent (71/2%) of the amount;

(iii) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts or disbursements of the office, five percent (5%) of the amount;

(iv) On the next five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), or any part thereof, of the amount, two and one-half percent (21/2%); and

(v) On all amounts in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), one percent (1%) of the amount.

(B) The maximum amount of any bond required of any elected officer or employee thereof shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

(c) Authorized Bonding Companies. Bonds purchased by a county government shall be executed by responsible insurance or surety companies authorized and admitted to execute surety bonds in the state.

(d) Conditions of Sureties. The condition of every official bond must be that the covered officers and employees shall perform all official duties required of them by law and also such additional duties as may be imposed on them by any law subsequently enacted, and that they will account for and pay over and deliver to the person or officer entitled to receive the same all moneys or other property that may come into their hands as such officers or employees. The sureties upon any official bond are also in all cases liable for the neglect, default, or misconduct in office of any deputy, clerk, or employee, appointed or employed by an officer or employee of county government.

(e) Purchase of Bonds. The county judge of each county shall purchase all surety bonds for county and township officers, and employees thereof, in the amounts fixed by ordinance of the county quorum court pursuant to the purchasing laws governing county government. A bond may cover an individual officer or employee, or a blanket bond may cover all officers and employees, or any group or combination of officers and employees.

(f) Appropriation of Bond Premiums. The quorum court of each county shall provide for by appropriation the payment of premiums for surety bonds of all county and township officers, and employees thereof.

(g) Approval and Filing of Bonds. All official bonds must be signed and executed by the county court of each county and one (1) or more surety companies organized under the laws of this state or licensed to do business in this state. The original of each such executed bond, as required in this section, shall be filed in the office of county clerk.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 113; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4206.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-14-104
Publication requirements
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise specifically provided, when a county government is required to publish, publication shall be by a one-time insertion in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. (b) Where no newspaper of general circulation exists in a county, publication may be made by posting in three (3) public places which have been designated by ordinance. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3103.

(a) Unless otherwise specifically provided, when a county government is required to publish, publication shall be by a one-time insertion in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(b) Where no newspaper of general circulation exists in a county, publication may be made by posting in three (3) public places which have been designated by ordinance.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3103.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-298-117 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 298 / Section 14-298-117
Vacation of road
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When any county road or any part of any county road is considered useless, any ten (10) citizens residing in that portion of the county may make application by petition agreeable to § 14-298-124 to the county court to vacate the road, setting forth in the petition the reason why the road ought to be vacated. (2) The petition shall be publicly read by the county court at the hearing on the petition, with the proof of notice and publication required by this chapter. (b) If no objections are made and filed, the county court may declare the road vacated, or any part thereof that it may deem necessary. (c) If objection is made in writing, the county court shall appoint three (3) viewers to view the road who shall proceed, after taking the oath or affirmation required by this chapter, to view the road as aforesaid and make a written report of their opinion thereon, and their reason for the opinion, to the county court. If the viewers shall report in favor of vacating the road, or any part thereof, the court, if it deems the report reasonable and just, may declare the road, or any part thereof, vacated, agreeable to the report of the viewers. (d) The costs thereof and expenses incident thereto shall be paid by the petitioners unless the county court shall order the costs and expenses paid out of the county treasury. Acts 1871, No. 26, § 58, p. 56; C. & M. Dig., § 5247; Pope's Dig., § 6966; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-918; Acts 2005, No. 1200, § 10.

(a) (1) When any county road or any part of any county road is considered useless, any ten (10) citizens residing in that portion of the county may make application by petition agreeable to § 14-298-124 to the county court to vacate the road, setting forth in the petition the reason why the road ought to be vacated. (2) The petition shall be publicly read by the county court at the hearing on the petition, with the proof of notice and publication required by this chapter.

(1) When any county road or any part of any county road is considered useless, any ten (10) citizens residing in that portion of the county may make application by petition agreeable to § 14-298-124 to the county court to vacate the road, setting forth in the petition the reason why the road ought to be vacated.

(2) The petition shall be publicly read by the county court at the hearing on the petition, with the proof of notice and publication required by this chapter.

(b) If no objections are made and filed, the county court may declare the road vacated, or any part thereof that it may deem necessary.

(c) If objection is made in writing, the county court shall appoint three (3) viewers to view the road who shall proceed, after taking the oath or affirmation required by this chapter, to view the road as aforesaid and make a written report of their opinion thereon, and their reason for the opinion, to the county court. If the viewers shall report in favor of vacating the road, or any part thereof, the court, if it deems the report reasonable and just, may declare the road, or any part thereof, vacated, agreeable to the report of the viewers.

(d) The costs thereof and expenses incident thereto shall be paid by the petitioners unless the county court shall order the costs and expenses paid out of the county treasury.

Acts 1871, No. 26, § 58, p. 56; C. & M. Dig., § 5247; Pope's Dig., § 6966; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-918; Acts 2005, No. 1200, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-90-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-90-303
School districts
Status: in_force

(a) The property of public school districts shall be subject to assessment for local improvements beneficial to them. (b) The president or secretary of the district may sign the petition for the making of the improvements, when authorized by the board of directors. Acts 1913, No. 125, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 5654; Pope's Dig., § 7288; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-402.

(a) The property of public school districts shall be subject to assessment for local improvements beneficial to them.

(b) The president or secretary of the district may sign the petition for the making of the improvements, when authorized by the board of directors.

Acts 1913, No. 125, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 5654; Pope's Dig., § 7288; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-402.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-704 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-169-704
Urban renewal plan - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) Any urban renewal project undertaken pursuant to § 14-169-703 shall be undertaken in accordance with an urban renewal plan for the area of the project. (b) As used in this subchapter, "urban renewal plan" means a plan as it exists from time to time for an urban renewal project. This plan shall: (1) Conform to the general plan for the municipality as a whole; and (2) Be sufficiently complete to indicate such land acquisition, demolition, and removal of structures, redevelopment, improvements, and rehabilitation as may be proposed to be carried out in the area of the urban renewal project, zoning, and planning changes, if any, land uses, maximum densities, building requirements, and the plan's relationship to definite local objectives respecting appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities, and other public improvements. (c) An urban renewal plan shall be prepared and approved pursuant to the same procedure as provided in § 14-169-601 et seq. with respect to a redevelopment plan. (d) If real property acquired by a municipality is to be transferred under an urban renewal plan, or such parts of the contract or plan as the housing authority or urban renewal agency may determine, the transfer may be recorded in the land records of the county in such manner as to afford actual or constructive notice of it. Amended by Act 2017, No. 732,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1945, No. 212, § 14 as added by Acts 1957, No. 189, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3063.3.

(a) Any urban renewal project undertaken pursuant to § 14-169-703 shall be undertaken in accordance with an urban renewal plan for the area of the project.

(b) As used in this subchapter, "urban renewal plan" means a plan as it exists from time to time for an urban renewal project. This plan shall: (1) Conform to the general plan for the municipality as a whole; and (2) Be sufficiently complete to indicate such land acquisition, demolition, and removal of structures, redevelopment, improvements, and rehabilitation as may be proposed to be carried out in the area of the urban renewal project, zoning, and planning changes, if any, land uses, maximum densities, building requirements, and the plan's relationship to definite local objectives respecting appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities, and other public improvements.

(1) Conform to the general plan for the municipality as a whole; and

(2) Be sufficiently complete to indicate such land acquisition, demolition, and removal of structures, redevelopment, improvements, and rehabilitation as may be proposed to be carried out in the area of the urban renewal project, zoning, and planning changes, if any, land uses, maximum densities, building requirements, and the plan's relationship to definite local objectives respecting appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities, and other public improvements.

(c) An urban renewal plan shall be prepared and approved pursuant to the same procedure as provided in § 14-169-601 et seq. with respect to a redevelopment plan.

(d) If real property acquired by a municipality is to be transferred under an urban renewal plan, or such parts of the contract or plan as the housing authority or urban renewal agency may determine, the transfer may be recorded in the land records of the county in such manner as to afford actual or constructive notice of it.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 732,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1945, No. 212, § 14 as added by Acts 1957, No. 189, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3063.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-142-220 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 142 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-142-220
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds may be issued under this subchapter for the purpose of refunding any outstanding bonds issued hereunder. (b) (1) The refunding bonds may be either sold for cash or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. (2) If sold for cash, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations refunded or deposited in an irrevocable trust for the retirement thereof either at maturity or on an authorized redemption date. (c) Refunding bonds shall in all respects be authorized, issued, and secured in the manner provided for the bonds being refunded, and shall have all the attributes of the refunded bonds. However, if the refunding bonds are not in a greater principal amount than the bonds being refunded, the question of issuing such refunding bonds need not be submitted at an election. (d) The ordinance or order under which the refunding bonds are issued may provide that any refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on all sources of taxation or other income as originally pledged for payment of the obligation refunded thereby. (e) (1) Bonds may also be issued under the provisions of this subchapter for the purpose of refunding any outstanding bonds issued pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, whether or not issued prior to or subsequent to April 7, 1993, to finance capital improvements if the question of the issuance of the refunding bonds is submitted to the electors in the manner provided in § 14-142-208 . (2) (A) The refunding bonds may be either sold for cash or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. (B) If sold for cash, the proceeds may either be applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in an irrevocable trust for the retirement thereof at maturity or on an authorized redemption date. Acts 1993, No. 920, § 23.

(a) Bonds may be issued under this subchapter for the purpose of refunding any outstanding bonds issued hereunder.

(b) (1) The refunding bonds may be either sold for cash or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. (2) If sold for cash, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations refunded or deposited in an irrevocable trust for the retirement thereof either at maturity or on an authorized redemption date.

(1) The refunding bonds may be either sold for cash or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations.

(2) If sold for cash, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations refunded or deposited in an irrevocable trust for the retirement thereof either at maturity or on an authorized redemption date.

(c) Refunding bonds shall in all respects be authorized, issued, and secured in the manner provided for the bonds being refunded, and shall have all the attributes of the refunded bonds. However, if the refunding bonds are not in a greater principal amount than the bonds being refunded, the question of issuing such refunding bonds need not be submitted at an election.

(d) The ordinance or order under which the refunding bonds are issued may provide that any refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on all sources of taxation or other income as originally pledged for payment of the obligation refunded thereby.

(e) (1) Bonds may also be issued under the provisions of this subchapter for the purpose of refunding any outstanding bonds issued pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, whether or not issued prior to or subsequent to April 7, 1993, to finance capital improvements if the question of the issuance of the refunding bonds is submitted to the electors in the manner provided in § 14-142-208 . (2) (A) The refunding bonds may be either sold for cash or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. (B) If sold for cash, the proceeds may either be applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in an irrevocable trust for the retirement thereof at maturity or on an authorized redemption date.

(1) Bonds may also be issued under the provisions of this subchapter for the purpose of refunding any outstanding bonds issued pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, whether or not issued prior to or subsequent to April 7, 1993, to finance capital improvements if the question of the issuance of the refunding bonds is submitted to the electors in the manner provided in § 14-142-208 .

(2) (A) The refunding bonds may be either sold for cash or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. (B) If sold for cash, the proceeds may either be applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in an irrevocable trust for the retirement thereof at maturity or on an authorized redemption date.

(A) The refunding bonds may be either sold for cash or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations.

(B) If sold for cash, the proceeds may either be applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in an irrevocable trust for the retirement thereof at maturity or on an authorized redemption date.

Acts 1993, No. 920, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-77-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 77 / Section 14-77-102
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Executive officer" means the following for the applicable political subdivisions: (A) For school districts, an "executive officer" is the superintendent of the school or the executive director of the education service cooperative; (B) For municipalities, an "executive officer" is the mayor, city manager, or city administrator; and (C) For counties, an "executive officer" is the elected official exercising administrative control over a particular county employee; (2) "Fiscal responsibility and management laws" means the following laws, as amended, and as applicable to the following subdivisions: (A) Counties: (i) County government, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55; (ii) County Records Retention, § 13-4-301 et seq.; (iii) Legislative Procedures (County), § 14-14-901 et seq.; (iv) Executive Powers (County), § 14-14-1101 et seq.; (v) Personnel Procedures (County), § 14-14-1201 et seq.; (vi) Officers (County), § 14-15-101 et seq.; (vii) Sale of county property generally, § 14-16-105 , and sale of surplus property, § 14-16-106 ; (viii) County Funds, § 14-21-101 et seq.; (ix) County Purchasing Procedures, § 14-22-101 et seq.; (x) Claims Against Counties, § 14-23-101 et seq.; (xi) County Warrants, § 14-24-101 et seq.; (xii) The Arkansas County Accounting Law of 1973, § 14-25-101 et seq.; (xiii) Correction of errors (on tax books), § 26-28-111 ; (xiv) Settlement and payment of taxes: Time for payment, § 26-39-201 ; and (xv) Review of audit reports by legislative governing bodies, § 10-4-219 [repealed]; (B) Municipalities: (i) Prohibited actions by municipal council members or municipal officials and employees: Interest in offices or contracts, etc. by council members prohibited, § 14-42-107 , and Prohibited actions by municipal officials or employees - Penalty, § 14-42-108 ; (ii) Powers and Duties Generally (of municipal officers), § 14-43-501 et seq.; (iii) Purchase, lease, and sale of real and personal property: Purchase, lease, and sale authorized, § 14-54-302 ; (iv) Cities of the first class generally: Fiscal Affairs of Cities and Incorporated Towns, § 14-58-101 et seq.; (v) The Arkansas Municipal Accounting Law, § 14-59-101 et seq.; (vi) The Arkansas Municipal Water and Sewer Department Accounting Law, § 14-237-101 et seq.; (vii) The Arkansas District Courts Accounting Law, § 16-10-201 et seq.; and (viii) Review of audit reports by legislative governing bodies, § 10-4-418 ; (C) Schools: (i) School disbursing officer: Organization - Disbursing officer, § 6-13-618 ; (ii) School district treasurer: District Treasurer, § 6-13-701 et seq.; (iii) The Arkansas Teachers' Salary Law, § 6-17-901 et seq.; (iv) School finance acts: Finances, § 6-20-101 et seq.; (v) School's acquisition of commodities: Acquisition of Commodities Generally, § 6-21-301 et seq.; and (vi) Review of audit reports by boards, § 6-1-101(d) and § 10-4-208(d) [repealed]; (D) The following laws are applicable to some or all of the political subdivisions: (i) Limitation on legislative and taxing power - Local bond issues, Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, § 4; (ii) Political subdivisions not to become stockholders in or lend credit to private corporations, Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, § 5; (iii) Lending credit - Bond issues - Interest-bearing warrants, Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 1; (iv) Levy and appropriation of taxes, Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 11; (v) Local Capital Improvement Bonds, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62; (vi) Revenue Bonds, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 65; (vii) Clerks of courts, collection and settlement, additional fees, investment of moneys held in trust: (a) Fines, penalties, taxes, etc. - Collection and settlement - Accounting - Audit and adjustment, § 16-20-106 ; (b) Collection and payment of additional fees - Use of funds, § 16-20-107 [repealed]; and (c) Investment of moneys held in trust - Disposition of funds, § 16-20-108 ; (viii) Depositories for Public Funds, § 19-8-101 et seq.; (ix) Public Works, § 22-9-101 et seq.; and (x) The Local Fiscal Management Responsibility Act, § 14-77-101 et seq.; (3) "Knowingly" means that a person is aware or should have been aware that his or her conduct will violate the fiscal responsibility and management laws; (4) "Political subdivision" means any county, municipality, or school district of the State of Arkansas; and (5) "Public officer or employee" means any officer or employee of a county, municipality, or school district located in the State of Arkansas. Acts 1991, No. 724, § 2; 2003, No. 1185, § 36; 2005, No. 2201, § 8; 2007, No. 617, § 38.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Executive officer" means the following for the applicable political subdivisions: (A) For school districts, an "executive officer" is the superintendent of the school or the executive director of the education service cooperative; (B) For municipalities, an "executive officer" is the mayor, city manager, or city administrator; and (C) For counties, an "executive officer" is the elected official exercising administrative control over a particular county employee;

(A) For school districts, an "executive officer" is the superintendent of the school or the executive director of the education service cooperative;

(B) For municipalities, an "executive officer" is the mayor, city manager, or city administrator; and

(C) For counties, an "executive officer" is the elected official exercising administrative control over a particular county employee;

(2) "Fiscal responsibility and management laws" means the following laws, as amended, and as applicable to the following subdivisions: (A) Counties: (i) County government, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55; (ii) County Records Retention, § 13-4-301 et seq.; (iii) Legislative Procedures (County), § 14-14-901 et seq.; (iv) Executive Powers (County), § 14-14-1101 et seq.; (v) Personnel Procedures (County), § 14-14-1201 et seq.; (vi) Officers (County), § 14-15-101 et seq.; (vii) Sale of county property generally, § 14-16-105 , and sale of surplus property, § 14-16-106 ; (viii) County Funds, § 14-21-101 et seq.; (ix) County Purchasing Procedures, § 14-22-101 et seq.; (x) Claims Against Counties, § 14-23-101 et seq.; (xi) County Warrants, § 14-24-101 et seq.; (xii) The Arkansas County Accounting Law of 1973, § 14-25-101 et seq.; (xiii) Correction of errors (on tax books), § 26-28-111 ; (xiv) Settlement and payment of taxes: Time for payment, § 26-39-201 ; and (xv) Review of audit reports by legislative governing bodies, § 10-4-219 [repealed]; (B) Municipalities: (i) Prohibited actions by municipal council members or municipal officials and employees: Interest in offices or contracts, etc. by council members prohibited, § 14-42-107 , and Prohibited actions by municipal officials or employees - Penalty, § 14-42-108 ; (ii) Powers and Duties Generally (of municipal officers), § 14-43-501 et seq.; (iii) Purchase, lease, and sale of real and personal property: Purchase, lease, and sale authorized, § 14-54-302 ; (iv) Cities of the first class generally: Fiscal Affairs of Cities and Incorporated Towns, § 14-58-101 et seq.; (v) The Arkansas Municipal Accounting Law, § 14-59-101 et seq.; (vi) The Arkansas Municipal Water and Sewer Department Accounting Law, § 14-237-101 et seq.; (vii) The Arkansas District Courts Accounting Law, § 16-10-201 et seq.; and (viii) Review of audit reports by legislative governing bodies, § 10-4-418 ; (C) Schools: (i) School disbursing officer: Organization - Disbursing officer, § 6-13-618 ; (ii) School district treasurer: District Treasurer, § 6-13-701 et seq.; (iii) The Arkansas Teachers' Salary Law, § 6-17-901 et seq.; (iv) School finance acts: Finances, § 6-20-101 et seq.; (v) School's acquisition of commodities: Acquisition of Commodities Generally, § 6-21-301 et seq.; and (vi) Review of audit reports by boards, § 6-1-101(d) and § 10-4-208(d) [repealed]; (D) The following laws are applicable to some or all of the political subdivisions: (i) Limitation on legislative and taxing power - Local bond issues, Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, § 4; (ii) Political subdivisions not to become stockholders in or lend credit to private corporations, Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, § 5; (iii) Lending credit - Bond issues - Interest-bearing warrants, Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 1; (iv) Levy and appropriation of taxes, Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 11; (v) Local Capital Improvement Bonds, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62; (vi) Revenue Bonds, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 65; (vii) Clerks of courts, collection and settlement, additional fees, investment of moneys held in trust: (a) Fines, penalties, taxes, etc. - Collection and settlement - Accounting - Audit and adjustment, § 16-20-106 ; (b) Collection and payment of additional fees - Use of funds, § 16-20-107 [repealed]; and (c) Investment of moneys held in trust - Disposition of funds, § 16-20-108 ; (viii) Depositories for Public Funds, § 19-8-101 et seq.; (ix) Public Works, § 22-9-101 et seq.; and (x) The Local Fiscal Management Responsibility Act, § 14-77-101 et seq.;

(A) Counties: (i) County government, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55; (ii) County Records Retention, § 13-4-301 et seq.; (iii) Legislative Procedures (County), § 14-14-901 et seq.; (iv) Executive Powers (County), § 14-14-1101 et seq.; (v) Personnel Procedures (County), § 14-14-1201 et seq.; (vi) Officers (County), § 14-15-101 et seq.; (vii) Sale of county property generally, § 14-16-105 , and sale of surplus property, § 14-16-106 ; (viii) County Funds, § 14-21-101 et seq.; (ix) County Purchasing Procedures, § 14-22-101 et seq.; (x) Claims Against Counties, § 14-23-101 et seq.; (xi) County Warrants, § 14-24-101 et seq.; (xii) The Arkansas County Accounting Law of 1973, § 14-25-101 et seq.; (xiii) Correction of errors (on tax books), § 26-28-111 ; (xiv) Settlement and payment of taxes: Time for payment, § 26-39-201 ; and (xv) Review of audit reports by legislative governing bodies, § 10-4-219 [repealed];

(i) County government, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55;

(ii) County Records Retention, § 13-4-301 et seq.;

(iii) Legislative Procedures (County), § 14-14-901 et seq.;

(iv) Executive Powers (County), § 14-14-1101 et seq.;

(v) Personnel Procedures (County), § 14-14-1201 et seq.;

(vi) Officers (County), § 14-15-101 et seq.;

(vii) Sale of county property generally, § 14-16-105 , and sale of surplus property, § 14-16-106 ;

(viii) County Funds, § 14-21-101 et seq.;

(ix) County Purchasing Procedures, § 14-22-101 et seq.;

(x) Claims Against Counties, § 14-23-101 et seq.;

(xi) County Warrants, § 14-24-101 et seq.;

(xii) The Arkansas County Accounting Law of 1973, § 14-25-101 et seq.;

(xiii) Correction of errors (on tax books), § 26-28-111 ;

(xiv) Settlement and payment of taxes: Time for payment, § 26-39-201 ; and

(xv) Review of audit reports by legislative governing bodies, § 10-4-219 [repealed];

(B) Municipalities: (i) Prohibited actions by municipal council members or municipal officials and employees: Interest in offices or contracts, etc. by council members prohibited, § 14-42-107 , and Prohibited actions by municipal officials or employees - Penalty, § 14-42-108 ; (ii) Powers and Duties Generally (of municipal officers), § 14-43-501 et seq.; (iii) Purchase, lease, and sale of real and personal property: Purchase, lease, and sale authorized, § 14-54-302 ; (iv) Cities of the first class generally: Fiscal Affairs of Cities and Incorporated Towns, § 14-58-101 et seq.; (v) The Arkansas Municipal Accounting Law, § 14-59-101 et seq.; (vi) The Arkansas Municipal Water and Sewer Department Accounting Law, § 14-237-101 et seq.; (vii) The Arkansas District Courts Accounting Law, § 16-10-201 et seq.; and (viii) Review of audit reports by legislative governing bodies, § 10-4-418 ;

(i) Prohibited actions by municipal council members or municipal officials and employees: Interest in offices or contracts, etc. by council members prohibited, § 14-42-107 , and Prohibited actions by municipal officials or employees - Penalty, § 14-42-108 ;

(ii) Powers and Duties Generally (of municipal officers), § 14-43-501 et seq.;

(iii) Purchase, lease, and sale of real and personal property: Purchase, lease, and sale authorized, § 14-54-302 ;

(iv) Cities of the first class generally: Fiscal Affairs of Cities and Incorporated Towns, § 14-58-101 et seq.;

(v) The Arkansas Municipal Accounting Law, § 14-59-101 et seq.;

(vi) The Arkansas Municipal Water and Sewer Department Accounting Law, § 14-237-101 et seq.;

(vii) The Arkansas District Courts Accounting Law, § 16-10-201 et seq.; and

(viii) Review of audit reports by legislative governing bodies, § 10-4-418 ;

(C) Schools: (i) School disbursing officer: Organization - Disbursing officer, § 6-13-618 ; (ii) School district treasurer: District Treasurer, § 6-13-701 et seq.; (iii) The Arkansas Teachers' Salary Law, § 6-17-901 et seq.; (iv) School finance acts: Finances, § 6-20-101 et seq.; (v) School's acquisition of commodities: Acquisition of Commodities Generally, § 6-21-301 et seq.; and (vi) Review of audit reports by boards, § 6-1-101(d) and § 10-4-208(d) [repealed];

(i) School disbursing officer: Organization - Disbursing officer, § 6-13-618 ;

(ii) School district treasurer: District Treasurer, § 6-13-701 et seq.;

(iii) The Arkansas Teachers' Salary Law, § 6-17-901 et seq.;

(iv) School finance acts: Finances, § 6-20-101 et seq.;

(v) School's acquisition of commodities: Acquisition of Commodities Generally, § 6-21-301 et seq.; and

(vi) Review of audit reports by boards, § 6-1-101(d) and § 10-4-208(d) [repealed];

(D) The following laws are applicable to some or all of the political subdivisions: (i) Limitation on legislative and taxing power - Local bond issues, Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, § 4; (ii) Political subdivisions not to become stockholders in or lend credit to private corporations, Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, § 5; (iii) Lending credit - Bond issues - Interest-bearing warrants, Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 1; (iv) Levy and appropriation of taxes, Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 11; (v) Local Capital Improvement Bonds, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62; (vi) Revenue Bonds, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 65; (vii) Clerks of courts, collection and settlement, additional fees, investment of moneys held in trust: (a) Fines, penalties, taxes, etc. - Collection and settlement - Accounting - Audit and adjustment, § 16-20-106 ; (b) Collection and payment of additional fees - Use of funds, § 16-20-107 [repealed]; and (c) Investment of moneys held in trust - Disposition of funds, § 16-20-108 ; (viii) Depositories for Public Funds, § 19-8-101 et seq.; (ix) Public Works, § 22-9-101 et seq.; and (x) The Local Fiscal Management Responsibility Act, § 14-77-101 et seq.;

(i) Limitation on legislative and taxing power - Local bond issues, Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, § 4;

(ii) Political subdivisions not to become stockholders in or lend credit to private corporations, Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, § 5;

(iii) Lending credit - Bond issues - Interest-bearing warrants, Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 1;

(iv) Levy and appropriation of taxes, Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 11;

(v) Local Capital Improvement Bonds, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62;

(vi) Revenue Bonds, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 65;

(vii) Clerks of courts, collection and settlement, additional fees, investment of moneys held in trust: (a) Fines, penalties, taxes, etc. - Collection and settlement - Accounting - Audit and adjustment, § 16-20-106 ; (b) Collection and payment of additional fees - Use of funds, § 16-20-107 [repealed]; and (c) Investment of moneys held in trust - Disposition of funds, § 16-20-108 ;

(a) Fines, penalties, taxes, etc. - Collection and settlement - Accounting - Audit and adjustment, § 16-20-106 ;

(b) Collection and payment of additional fees - Use of funds, § 16-20-107 [repealed]; and

(c) Investment of moneys held in trust - Disposition of funds, § 16-20-108 ;

(viii) Depositories for Public Funds, § 19-8-101 et seq.;

(ix) Public Works, § 22-9-101 et seq.; and

(x) The Local Fiscal Management Responsibility Act, § 14-77-101 et seq.;

(3) "Knowingly" means that a person is aware or should have been aware that his or her conduct will violate the fiscal responsibility and management laws;

(4) "Political subdivision" means any county, municipality, or school district of the State of Arkansas; and

(5) "Public officer or employee" means any officer or employee of a county, municipality, or school district located in the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1991, No. 724, § 2; 2003, No. 1185, § 36; 2005, No. 2201, § 8; 2007, No. 617, § 38.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-601 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-54-601
Authority generally
Status: in_force

Municipal corporations shall have power to: (1) In regard to streets, alleys, public grounds, wharves, landing places, and marketplaces, lay off, open, widen, straighten, and establish them; improve and keep them in order and repair; and light; (2) Open, construct, keep in order, and repair sewers and drains; and (3) Enter upon, or take, for such of the above purposes as may be required, land or material, and to assess and collect a charge on the owners of lots or lands, or on lots or lands through or by which a street, alley, or public highway shall pass, for the purpose of defraying the expenses of constructing, improving, repairing, or lighting the street, alley, or public highway, to be in proportion to the value of the lot or land as assessed for taxation under the general law of the state. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 18, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4006, 7568; Pope's Dig., §§ 5008, 9642; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2313.

Municipal corporations shall have power to:

(1) In regard to streets, alleys, public grounds, wharves, landing places, and marketplaces, lay off, open, widen, straighten, and establish them; improve and keep them in order and repair; and light;

(2) Open, construct, keep in order, and repair sewers and drains; and

(3) Enter upon, or take, for such of the above purposes as may be required, land or material, and to assess and collect a charge on the owners of lots or lands, or on lots or lands through or by which a street, alley, or public highway shall pass, for the purpose of defraying the expenses of constructing, improving, repairing, or lighting the street, alley, or public highway, to be in proportion to the value of the lot or land as assessed for taxation under the general law of the state.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 18, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4006, 7568; Pope's Dig., §§ 5008, 9642; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2313.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-265-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 265 / Section 14-265-104
Bonds - Authority to issue
Status: in_force

(a) Municipalities and counties are authorized to use any available revenues for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in § 14-265-103 and are authorized to issue revenue bonds and to use the proceeds thereof for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in § 14-265-103 either alone or together with other available funds and revenues. (b) The amount of bonds issued shall be sufficient to pay all costs and sums required and necessarily incidental to the accomplishment of the specified purposes and to the sale on the best possible basis and issuance of the bonds, including, without limitation, all costs and expenses of issuing the bonds, a reasonable reserve, and an amount covering interest to a date not in excess of six (6) months subsequent to the date of acquisition or the estimated date of completion, whichever is later. Acts 1961, No. 175, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4714.

(a) Municipalities and counties are authorized to use any available revenues for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in § 14-265-103 and are authorized to issue revenue bonds and to use the proceeds thereof for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in § 14-265-103 either alone or together with other available funds and revenues.

(b) The amount of bonds issued shall be sufficient to pay all costs and sums required and necessarily incidental to the accomplishment of the specified purposes and to the sale on the best possible basis and issuance of the bonds, including, without limitation, all costs and expenses of issuing the bonds, a reasonable reserve, and an amount covering interest to a date not in excess of six (6) months subsequent to the date of acquisition or the estimated date of completion, whichever is later.

Acts 1961, No. 175, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4714.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-188-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 188 / Section 14-188-108
Removal of commissioner
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For insufficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner of a rural development authority may be removed by the county court. (2) A commissioner shall be removed only after he shall have been given a copy of the charges at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing on them and had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. (b) In the event of the removal of any commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings on them, shall be filed in the office of the clerk. Acts 1963, No. 172, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1410.

(a) (1) For insufficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner of a rural development authority may be removed by the county court. (2) A commissioner shall be removed only after he shall have been given a copy of the charges at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing on them and had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel.

(1) For insufficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner of a rural development authority may be removed by the county court.

(2) A commissioner shall be removed only after he shall have been given a copy of the charges at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing on them and had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel.

(b) In the event of the removal of any commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings on them, shall be filed in the office of the clerk.

Acts 1963, No. 172, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1410.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-47-128 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 47 / Section 14-47-128
Deferred compensation agreements
Status: in_force

(a) Any city in the State of Arkansas organized and operating under a management form of municipal government is authorized and empowered to enter into a deferred compensation agreement with any employee of the city for the purpose of deferring payment of any portion of the employee's salary or income and to deposit the deferred compensation funds with a third party, agreed to in writing by the employee, in trust, with directions that the funds be paid to the employee as authorized by the deferred compensation agreement. (b) For the purposes of this section, a "deferred compensation agreement" is any agreement approved by the city for its employees and executed by an employee of the city, the city, and a third party, as trustee, chosen by the employee, where the third party agrees to pay a periodic income to the employee in the event of retirement or disability or to the employee's beneficiary in the event of death. (c) Deferred compensation funds deposited with a third party trustee as provided for in this section may be invested and reinvested by the trustee in any manner which, in its sole discretion, it deems desirable, notwithstanding legal limitations on the investment of public funds as provided for by the laws of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1975, No. 874, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1047, §§ 19-736 -- 19-738.

(a) Any city in the State of Arkansas organized and operating under a management form of municipal government is authorized and empowered to enter into a deferred compensation agreement with any employee of the city for the purpose of deferring payment of any portion of the employee's salary or income and to deposit the deferred compensation funds with a third party, agreed to in writing by the employee, in trust, with directions that the funds be paid to the employee as authorized by the deferred compensation agreement.

(b) For the purposes of this section, a "deferred compensation agreement" is any agreement approved by the city for its employees and executed by an employee of the city, the city, and a third party, as trustee, chosen by the employee, where the third party agrees to pay a periodic income to the employee in the event of retirement or disability or to the employee's beneficiary in the event of death.

(c) Deferred compensation funds deposited with a third party trustee as provided for in this section may be invested and reinvested by the trustee in any manner which, in its sole discretion, it deems desirable, notwithstanding legal limitations on the investment of public funds as provided for by the laws of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1975, No. 874, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1047, §§ 19-736 -- 19-738.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-88-206 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-88-206
New district to replace void district
Status: in_force

When a void improvement district in a city or town has done or shall do the whole or any part of its work of improvement, a new district may be organized under the provisions of this subchapter or under any laws which may be passed for the organization of local improvement districts in cities and towns, for the purpose of paying for the improvement made or commenced by the void district. Acts 1929, No. 26, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 7280; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-133.

When a void improvement district in a city or town has done or shall do the whole or any part of its work of improvement, a new district may be organized under the provisions of this subchapter or under any laws which may be passed for the organization of local improvement districts in cities and towns, for the purpose of paying for the improvement made or commenced by the void district.

Acts 1929, No. 26, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 7280; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-133.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-332 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-120-332
No compensation for negotiating sale of bonds
Status: in_force

No compensation shall be allowed the treasurer of the district, or any other officer or member of the board of directors, either directly or indirectly, for negotiating the sale of the bonds or paying out the proceeds arising from their sale. Acts 1961, No. 20, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-852.

No compensation shall be allowed the treasurer of the district, or any other officer or member of the board of directors, either directly or indirectly, for negotiating the sale of the bonds or paying out the proceeds arising from their sale.

Acts 1961, No. 20, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-852.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-204-107 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 204 / Section 14-204-107
Nature of bond indebtedness - Payment from revenue of project - Use of excess revenue
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Revenue bonds shall not be general obligations of the municipality or county but shall be special obligations, and in no event shall the revenue bonds constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or county within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. (2) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that the bond has been issued under the provisions of this chapter and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or county within any constitutional or statutory limitation. (b) The principal of and interest on the revenue bonds, with trustee's and paying agent's fees and similar servicing charges, shall be payable from revenues derived from the hydroelectric project or projects acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, or improved, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of the bonds. (c) Revenues derived from the operation of hydroelectric power projects in excess of the revenues necessary to provide for the operation, maintenance, depreciation, and debt service requirements in connection with such hydroelectric power projects, as determined by the municipality or county, may be used for any lawful municipal or county purpose and may be pledged by the municipality or county issuing revenue bonds under this chapter to the payment of principal and interest on indebtedness incurred by the municipality or county, or by a nonprofit corporation with the approval of the municipality or county, for financing the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, extension, equipment, or improvement of waterworks facilities, of sanitation and solid waste facilities, of facilities for the securing or developing of tourism, or of community recreational facilities. Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5805.

(a) (1) Revenue bonds shall not be general obligations of the municipality or county but shall be special obligations, and in no event shall the revenue bonds constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or county within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. (2) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that the bond has been issued under the provisions of this chapter and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or county within any constitutional or statutory limitation.

(1) Revenue bonds shall not be general obligations of the municipality or county but shall be special obligations, and in no event shall the revenue bonds constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or county within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.

(2) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that the bond has been issued under the provisions of this chapter and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or county within any constitutional or statutory limitation.

(b) The principal of and interest on the revenue bonds, with trustee's and paying agent's fees and similar servicing charges, shall be payable from revenues derived from the hydroelectric project or projects acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, or improved, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of the bonds.

(c) Revenues derived from the operation of hydroelectric power projects in excess of the revenues necessary to provide for the operation, maintenance, depreciation, and debt service requirements in connection with such hydroelectric power projects, as determined by the municipality or county, may be used for any lawful municipal or county purpose and may be pledged by the municipality or county issuing revenue bonds under this chapter to the payment of principal and interest on indebtedness incurred by the municipality or county, or by a nonprofit corporation with the approval of the municipality or county, for financing the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, extension, equipment, or improvement of waterworks facilities, of sanitation and solid waste facilities, of facilities for the securing or developing of tourism, or of community recreational facilities.

Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5805.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-501 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 58 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-58-501
Authority generally
Status: in_force

Incorporated towns and cities of the first or second class in the State of Arkansas are empowered and authorized annually to grant financial aid to any public school district in which the town or city is located for the purpose of assisting the school district in retiring school bonds or paying the operating expenses of the district. Acts 1931, No. 229, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9652; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4409.

Incorporated towns and cities of the first or second class in the State of Arkansas are empowered and authorized annually to grant financial aid to any public school district in which the town or city is located for the purpose of assisting the school district in retiring school bonds or paying the operating expenses of the district.

Acts 1931, No. 229, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9652; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4409.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-163-210 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 163 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-163-210
Bonds - Terms and conditions
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall be coupon bonds payable to bearer, but may be made subject to registration as to principal only. (b) As the authorizing ordinance may provide, the bonds may: (1) Be in one (1) or more series; (2) Bear such date or dates; (3) Mature at such time or times, not exceeding thirty-five (35) years from their respective dates; (4) Bear interest at such rate or rates; (5) Be in such form; (6) Be executed in such manner; (7) Be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places; (8) Be subject to such terms of redemption; and (9) 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 and tax collections; (C) The maintenance and investment of various funds and reserves; (D) The nature and extent of the security; (E) The rights, duties, and obligations of the city and of the trustee, if a trustee is designated, for the holders and registered owners of the bonds; and (F) The rights of the holders or registered owners of the bonds. (c) Bonds issued under this subchapter shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the negotiable instruments laws of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1963, No. 206, § 7; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 60, §§ 1, 2; 1975, No. 225, § 4; 1981, No. 425, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3107.

(a) The bonds shall be coupon bonds payable to bearer, but may be made subject to registration as to principal only.

(b) As the authorizing ordinance may provide, the bonds may: (1) Be in one (1) or more series; (2) Bear such date or dates; (3) Mature at such time or times, not exceeding thirty-five (35) years from their respective dates; (4) Bear interest at such rate or rates; (5) Be in such form; (6) Be executed in such manner; (7) Be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places; (8) Be subject to such terms of redemption; and (9) 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 and tax collections; (C) The maintenance and investment of various funds and reserves; (D) The nature and extent of the security; (E) The rights, duties, and obligations of the city and of the trustee, if a trustee is designated, for the holders and registered owners of the bonds; and (F) The rights of the holders or registered owners of the bonds.

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

(2) Bear such date or dates;

(3) Mature at such time or times, not exceeding thirty-five (35) years from their respective dates;

(4) Bear interest at such rate or rates;

(5) Be in such form;

(6) Be executed in such manner;

(7) Be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places;

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

(9) 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 and tax collections; (C) The maintenance and investment of various funds and reserves; (D) The nature and extent of the security; (E) The rights, duties, and obligations of the city and of the trustee, if a trustee is designated, for the holders and registered owners of the bonds; and (F) The rights of the holders or registered owners of the bonds.

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

(B) The collection and disposition of revenues and tax collections;

(C) The maintenance and investment of various funds and reserves;

(D) The nature and extent of the security;

(E) The rights, duties, and obligations of the city and of the trustee, if a trustee is designated, for the holders and registered owners of the bonds; and

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

(c) Bonds issued under this subchapter shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the negotiable instruments laws of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1963, No. 206, § 7; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 60, §§ 1, 2; 1975, No. 225, § 4; 1981, No. 425, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3107.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-317-117 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 317 / Section 14-317-117
Alteration of plans
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners may at any time alter the plans and specifications. (b) The changed plans, with the accompanying specifications, shall be filed with the county court. Notice of filing shall be given by publication for two (2) weeks in some newspaper issued and having a bona fide circulation in the county. (c) If, by reason of the change of plans, the board of commissioners deems that the assessment of benefits has become inequitable, it shall direct the assessor to make a reassessment. (d) If any property owner deems that by reason of the change of plans his assessment has become inequitable, he may, within two (2) weeks after the last publication of notice, petition the board to order a reassessment. The decision of the board upon his petition shall be final unless an appeal is taken within ten (10) days to the county court. (e) In case of reassessment, the reassessment shall be filed, advertised, and equalized as provided for in the original assessment. (f) Wherever the words "two-thirds (2/3) majority in value" are used herein, it shall be construed to mean a two-thirds (2/3) majority in assessed value as shown by the latest county assessment records for general taxes. Acts 1955, No. 367, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1222.

(a) The commissioners may at any time alter the plans and specifications.

(b) The changed plans, with the accompanying specifications, shall be filed with the county court. Notice of filing shall be given by publication for two (2) weeks in some newspaper issued and having a bona fide circulation in the county.

(c) If, by reason of the change of plans, the board of commissioners deems that the assessment of benefits has become inequitable, it shall direct the assessor to make a reassessment.

(d) If any property owner deems that by reason of the change of plans his assessment has become inequitable, he may, within two (2) weeks after the last publication of notice, petition the board to order a reassessment. The decision of the board upon his petition shall be final unless an appeal is taken within ten (10) days to the county court.

(e) In case of reassessment, the reassessment shall be filed, advertised, and equalized as provided for in the original assessment.

(f) Wherever the words "two-thirds (2/3) majority in value" are used herein, it shall be construed to mean a two-thirds (2/3) majority in assessed value as shown by the latest county assessment records for general taxes.

Acts 1955, No. 367, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1222.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-356-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 356 / Section 14-356-101
Display of air markers
Status: in_force

(a) All municipal corporations with a population, according to the last federal census, of one thousand (1,000) people or more, shall paint or prepare a conspicuous sign displaying the name of the municipality so as to be visible to persons traveling by air. (b) The sign shall be for the guidance and protection of aircraft in flight. Acts 1947, No. 44, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-124.

(a) All municipal corporations with a population, according to the last federal census, of one thousand (1,000) people or more, shall paint or prepare a conspicuous sign displaying the name of the municipality so as to be visible to persons traveling by air.

(b) The sign shall be for the guidance and protection of aircraft in flight.

Acts 1947, No. 44, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-124.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-117-403 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 117 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-117-403
Assessment of benefits and damages
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As soon as plans for the improvement work have been completed or a contract has been entered into with the United States, the board shall proceed to assess the lands within the district on the basis of benefits accruing from works of improvement for irrigation, drainage, flood control, prevention of seepage of irrigated lands, prevention of erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages, and the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water. (2) A separate book shall be maintained with respect to assessments of benefits on the basis of benefits derived from works of improvement for irrigation, drainage, flood control, prevention of seepage of irrigated lands, prevention of erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages, and the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water. (3) The board shall cause to be inscribed in the book the description of each tract of land and shall assess the value of the benefits to accrue to each tract by reason of the improvements and enter the assessment of benefits opposite the description, together with an estimate of what the landowner will probably have to pay on the assessment. (4) Their assessment shall embrace not merely the land but all public and corporate roads, railroads, tramroads, and other improvements on lands that will be benefited by the district. (5) They shall place opposite each tract of land the name of the owner, as shown by the last county assessment, but a mistake in the name shall not vitiate the assessment. They may correct evident errors which occur in the county assessment list. (b) If any landowner, any private corporation, or any other drainage district has made any improvements or works that can be profitably used as a part of the general system, the value of those improvements or works shall be assessed by the board, shall separately appear upon their assessment, and shall be paid for by the district, either in cash or by reduction of assessments. (c) The board shall also assess all damages that will accrue to any landowner by reason of the proposed improvement, including all injury to lands taken or damaged. Where they return no such assessment of damages as to any tract of land, it shall be deemed a finding by them that no damage will be sustained. Acts 1949, No. 329, § 15; 1957, No. 171, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-915.

(a) (1) As soon as plans for the improvement work have been completed or a contract has been entered into with the United States, the board shall proceed to assess the lands within the district on the basis of benefits accruing from works of improvement for irrigation, drainage, flood control, prevention of seepage of irrigated lands, prevention of erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages, and the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water. (2) A separate book shall be maintained with respect to assessments of benefits on the basis of benefits derived from works of improvement for irrigation, drainage, flood control, prevention of seepage of irrigated lands, prevention of erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages, and the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water. (3) The board shall cause to be inscribed in the book the description of each tract of land and shall assess the value of the benefits to accrue to each tract by reason of the improvements and enter the assessment of benefits opposite the description, together with an estimate of what the landowner will probably have to pay on the assessment. (4) Their assessment shall embrace not merely the land but all public and corporate roads, railroads, tramroads, and other improvements on lands that will be benefited by the district. (5) They shall place opposite each tract of land the name of the owner, as shown by the last county assessment, but a mistake in the name shall not vitiate the assessment. They may correct evident errors which occur in the county assessment list.

(1) As soon as plans for the improvement work have been completed or a contract has been entered into with the United States, the board shall proceed to assess the lands within the district on the basis of benefits accruing from works of improvement for irrigation, drainage, flood control, prevention of seepage of irrigated lands, prevention of erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages, and the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water.

(2) A separate book shall be maintained with respect to assessments of benefits on the basis of benefits derived from works of improvement for irrigation, drainage, flood control, prevention of seepage of irrigated lands, prevention of erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages, and the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water.

(3) The board shall cause to be inscribed in the book the description of each tract of land and shall assess the value of the benefits to accrue to each tract by reason of the improvements and enter the assessment of benefits opposite the description, together with an estimate of what the landowner will probably have to pay on the assessment.

(4) Their assessment shall embrace not merely the land but all public and corporate roads, railroads, tramroads, and other improvements on lands that will be benefited by the district.

(5) They shall place opposite each tract of land the name of the owner, as shown by the last county assessment, but a mistake in the name shall not vitiate the assessment. They may correct evident errors which occur in the county assessment list.

(b) If any landowner, any private corporation, or any other drainage district has made any improvements or works that can be profitably used as a part of the general system, the value of those improvements or works shall be assessed by the board, shall separately appear upon their assessment, and shall be paid for by the district, either in cash or by reduction of assessments.

(c) The board shall also assess all damages that will accrue to any landowner by reason of the proposed improvement, including all injury to lands taken or damaged. Where they return no such assessment of damages as to any tract of land, it shall be deemed a finding by them that no damage will be sustained.

Acts 1949, No. 329, § 15; 1957, No. 171, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-915.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-218-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 218 / Section 14-218-101
Scope of chapter - Applicability of general laws
Status: in_force

(a) None of the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any consolidated improvement district or districts consolidated by a special act of the General Assembly. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the district, the board of improvement, the members thereof, the assessors, and every agent and employee of the district shall be governed by the general laws relating to improvement districts in cities and towns and shall take the oaths, make the bonds, file the reports, perform the duties, have the powers, and be subject to the limitations therein prescribed. Acts 1927, No. 350, §§ 30, 39; Pope's Dig., §§ 7429, 7438; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-531, 20-539.

(a) None of the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any consolidated improvement district or districts consolidated by a special act of the General Assembly.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the district, the board of improvement, the members thereof, the assessors, and every agent and employee of the district shall be governed by the general laws relating to improvement districts in cities and towns and shall take the oaths, make the bonds, file the reports, perform the duties, have the powers, and be subject to the limitations therein prescribed.

Acts 1927, No. 350, §§ 30, 39; Pope's Dig., §§ 7429, 7438; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-531, 20-539.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-301 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-14-301
Definition
Status: in_force

(a) A "county seat" shall be defined as the principal site for the conducting of county affairs and maintaining records of the various courts. (b) Nothing in this section, however, shall be construed as a limitation on a county to maintain several sites throughout the county for the conducting of county affairs. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3301.

(a) A "county seat" shall be defined as the principal site for the conducting of county affairs and maintaining records of the various courts.

(b) Nothing in this section, however, shall be construed as a limitation on a county to maintain several sites throughout the county for the conducting of county affairs.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3301.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-199-601 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 199 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-199-601
Authority of municipalities generally - Immunity
Status: in_force

(a) Any first-class city, second-class, and incorporated town may own, construct, acquire, purchase, maintain, and operate a television signal distribution system for the purpose of receiving, transmitting, and distributing television impulses and television energy, including audio signals and transient visual images, to the inhabitants of the city or town and to the inhabitants of an area not to exceed two (2) miles outside the boundaries of the city or town. (b) In no case shall a city or town be held liable for damages for failure to furnish or provide the service. Acts 1987, No. 328, § 1.

(a) Any first-class city, second-class, and incorporated town may own, construct, acquire, purchase, maintain, and operate a television signal distribution system for the purpose of receiving, transmitting, and distributing television impulses and television energy, including audio signals and transient visual images, to the inhabitants of the city or town and to the inhabitants of an area not to exceed two (2) miles outside the boundaries of the city or town.

(b) In no case shall a city or town be held liable for damages for failure to furnish or provide the service.

Acts 1987, No. 328, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-40-1205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 12 / Section 14-40-1205
Division of smaller municipality into wards
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as practicable after the annexation, the council of the larger city or incorporated town shall form by ordinance the territory of the smaller municipality into such number of wards as shall seem to be to the best interest of the combined city or incorporated town, or shall change the number and boundaries of all the wards of the entire city or incorporated town, or any part of them, as shall seem to be to the best interests of the combined city or incorporated town. In such way, however, the wards shall have as nearly an equal population and assessed valuation of property as practicable and as, in the opinion of the council, would best subserve the true interest of the citizens and taxpayers of the combined city or incorporated town. (b) The territory and inhabitants of the smaller municipal corporation shall receive that fair and just representation in the city council as the size, population, and assessed valuation of property demands, as compared with the representation accorded to other wards of the city or incorporated town. (c) If inhabitants of the smaller municipal corporation feel aggrieved at the number of wards, or in any manner dissatisfied with the division of the territory into wards, upon petition of fifty (50) qualified electors, the circuit court is authorized to make changes in the number of wards as the justice of the case requires, in the manner provided in § 14-43-311 , so far as applicable. Acts 1913, No. 318, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 7474; Pope's Dig., § 9507; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-313.

(a) As soon as practicable after the annexation, the council of the larger city or incorporated town shall form by ordinance the territory of the smaller municipality into such number of wards as shall seem to be to the best interest of the combined city or incorporated town, or shall change the number and boundaries of all the wards of the entire city or incorporated town, or any part of them, as shall seem to be to the best interests of the combined city or incorporated town. In such way, however, the wards shall have as nearly an equal population and assessed valuation of property as practicable and as, in the opinion of the council, would best subserve the true interest of the citizens and taxpayers of the combined city or incorporated town.

(b) The territory and inhabitants of the smaller municipal corporation shall receive that fair and just representation in the city council as the size, population, and assessed valuation of property demands, as compared with the representation accorded to other wards of the city or incorporated town.

(c) If inhabitants of the smaller municipal corporation feel aggrieved at the number of wards, or in any manner dissatisfied with the division of the territory into wards, upon petition of fifty (50) qualified electors, the circuit court is authorized to make changes in the number of wards as the justice of the case requires, in the manner provided in § 14-43-311 , so far as applicable.

Acts 1913, No. 318, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 7474; Pope's Dig., § 9507; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-313.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-139-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 139 / Section 14-139-111
Rents or charges - Surplus
Status: in_force

(a) Rents or charges for the use of the exhibition grounds and buildings precedent to the issuance of bonds shall not be reduced until all of the bonds shall have been fully paid and may, whenever necessary, be increased in amounts sufficient to provide for the payment of the bonds, both principal and interest, and to provide proper funds for the depreciation account and operation and maintenance charges. (b) (1) If any surplus shall be accumulated in the operating and maintenance fund which shall be in excess of the cost of maintaining and operating the project during the remainder of the fiscal year then-current, and the cost of maintaining and operating the project during the fiscal year then-ensuing, then any excess may be transferred by the legislative body to either the depreciation account or to the bond and interest redemption account, as the legislative body may designate. (2) If any surplus shall be accumulated in the depreciation account over and above that which the legislative body shall find may be necessary for the probable replacement which may be needed during the then-present fiscal year and the ensuing fiscal year, the excess may be transferred to the bond and interest redemption account. (3) If surplus shall exist in the bonds and interest redemption account, it shall be applied insofar as possible in the purchase or retirement of outstanding revenue bonds payable from the account. For that purpose, the legislative body is authorized to purchase bonds not due in the open market at not more than the fair market value thereof. Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2908.

(a) Rents or charges for the use of the exhibition grounds and buildings precedent to the issuance of bonds shall not be reduced until all of the bonds shall have been fully paid and may, whenever necessary, be increased in amounts sufficient to provide for the payment of the bonds, both principal and interest, and to provide proper funds for the depreciation account and operation and maintenance charges.

(b) (1) If any surplus shall be accumulated in the operating and maintenance fund which shall be in excess of the cost of maintaining and operating the project during the remainder of the fiscal year then-current, and the cost of maintaining and operating the project during the fiscal year then-ensuing, then any excess may be transferred by the legislative body to either the depreciation account or to the bond and interest redemption account, as the legislative body may designate. (2) If any surplus shall be accumulated in the depreciation account over and above that which the legislative body shall find may be necessary for the probable replacement which may be needed during the then-present fiscal year and the ensuing fiscal year, the excess may be transferred to the bond and interest redemption account. (3) If surplus shall exist in the bonds and interest redemption account, it shall be applied insofar as possible in the purchase or retirement of outstanding revenue bonds payable from the account. For that purpose, the legislative body is authorized to purchase bonds not due in the open market at not more than the fair market value thereof.

(1) If any surplus shall be accumulated in the operating and maintenance fund which shall be in excess of the cost of maintaining and operating the project during the remainder of the fiscal year then-current, and the cost of maintaining and operating the project during the fiscal year then-ensuing, then any excess may be transferred by the legislative body to either the depreciation account or to the bond and interest redemption account, as the legislative body may designate.

(2) If any surplus shall be accumulated in the depreciation account over and above that which the legislative body shall find may be necessary for the probable replacement which may be needed during the then-present fiscal year and the ensuing fiscal year, the excess may be transferred to the bond and interest redemption account.

(3) If surplus shall exist in the bonds and interest redemption account, it shall be applied insofar as possible in the purchase or retirement of outstanding revenue bonds payable from the account. For that purpose, the legislative body is authorized to purchase bonds not due in the open market at not more than the fair market value thereof.

Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2908.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-50-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-50-303
Private secretaries excepted
Status: in_force

Private secretaries to elected officials shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1963, No. 221, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1436.

Private secretaries to elected officials shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter.

Acts 1963, No. 221, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1436.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-187-107 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 187 / Section 14-187-107
Payment and securing indebtedness
Status: in_force

(a) Where the sale price is for an amount greater than the outstanding indebtedness of a municipal wharf improvement district, the excess shall be paid in cash. (b) (1) (A) In the event the purchaser desires to purchase the property and pay off the bonded indebtedness of the district as the bonded indebtedness matures, as a part of the purchase price, then the purchaser shall be required to assume the payment of the indebtedness, together with the accrued interest on it. To secure the payment of the indebtedness, together with the accrued interest on the bonded indebtedness, the purchaser shall be required to give a bond in favor of the city and the district in an amount equal to the unpaid purchase price including the indebtedness of the district. (B) The bond shall also be for the maintenance of the terminal and terminal facilities and shall remain in full force and effect until the unpaid purchase price, including the indebtedness of the district, has been paid in full. However, the city council and the board of improvement of the district shall have the right to reduce the amount of the bond from time to time in proportion to the amount of the indebtedness as discharged and retired by the purchaser of the improvements. (2) The bond shall be further conditioned that the purchaser will maintain insurance upon the properties so purchased and sold for an amount to be agreed upon by the board and respective purchaser, with the loss payable clause for the benefit of the district making the sale, as its interests may appear. (3) The bond provided for in this section shall be approved by the council and the board of the district and shall be made and executed by a corporate surety company authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas. However, the council and the board of the district shall, by their joint action, waive the execution of the bond required in this section when, in their judgment and discretion, the bond is not necessary or required for the protection of the city, the district, and the landowners. Acts 1933, No. 100, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 7441; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-607.

(a) Where the sale price is for an amount greater than the outstanding indebtedness of a municipal wharf improvement district, the excess shall be paid in cash.

(b) (1) (A) In the event the purchaser desires to purchase the property and pay off the bonded indebtedness of the district as the bonded indebtedness matures, as a part of the purchase price, then the purchaser shall be required to assume the payment of the indebtedness, together with the accrued interest on it. To secure the payment of the indebtedness, together with the accrued interest on the bonded indebtedness, the purchaser shall be required to give a bond in favor of the city and the district in an amount equal to the unpaid purchase price including the indebtedness of the district. (B) The bond shall also be for the maintenance of the terminal and terminal facilities and shall remain in full force and effect until the unpaid purchase price, including the indebtedness of the district, has been paid in full. However, the city council and the board of improvement of the district shall have the right to reduce the amount of the bond from time to time in proportion to the amount of the indebtedness as discharged and retired by the purchaser of the improvements. (2) The bond shall be further conditioned that the purchaser will maintain insurance upon the properties so purchased and sold for an amount to be agreed upon by the board and respective purchaser, with the loss payable clause for the benefit of the district making the sale, as its interests may appear. (3) The bond provided for in this section shall be approved by the council and the board of the district and shall be made and executed by a corporate surety company authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas. However, the council and the board of the district shall, by their joint action, waive the execution of the bond required in this section when, in their judgment and discretion, the bond is not necessary or required for the protection of the city, the district, and the landowners.

(1) (A) In the event the purchaser desires to purchase the property and pay off the bonded indebtedness of the district as the bonded indebtedness matures, as a part of the purchase price, then the purchaser shall be required to assume the payment of the indebtedness, together with the accrued interest on it. To secure the payment of the indebtedness, together with the accrued interest on the bonded indebtedness, the purchaser shall be required to give a bond in favor of the city and the district in an amount equal to the unpaid purchase price including the indebtedness of the district. (B) The bond shall also be for the maintenance of the terminal and terminal facilities and shall remain in full force and effect until the unpaid purchase price, including the indebtedness of the district, has been paid in full. However, the city council and the board of improvement of the district shall have the right to reduce the amount of the bond from time to time in proportion to the amount of the indebtedness as discharged and retired by the purchaser of the improvements.

(A) In the event the purchaser desires to purchase the property and pay off the bonded indebtedness of the district as the bonded indebtedness matures, as a part of the purchase price, then the purchaser shall be required to assume the payment of the indebtedness, together with the accrued interest on it. To secure the payment of the indebtedness, together with the accrued interest on the bonded indebtedness, the purchaser shall be required to give a bond in favor of the city and the district in an amount equal to the unpaid purchase price including the indebtedness of the district.

(B) The bond shall also be for the maintenance of the terminal and terminal facilities and shall remain in full force and effect until the unpaid purchase price, including the indebtedness of the district, has been paid in full. However, the city council and the board of improvement of the district shall have the right to reduce the amount of the bond from time to time in proportion to the amount of the indebtedness as discharged and retired by the purchaser of the improvements.

(2) The bond shall be further conditioned that the purchaser will maintain insurance upon the properties so purchased and sold for an amount to be agreed upon by the board and respective purchaser, with the loss payable clause for the benefit of the district making the sale, as its interests may appear.

(3) The bond provided for in this section shall be approved by the council and the board of the district and shall be made and executed by a corporate surety company authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas. However, the council and the board of the district shall, by their joint action, waive the execution of the bond required in this section when, in their judgment and discretion, the bond is not necessary or required for the protection of the city, the district, and the landowners.

Acts 1933, No. 100, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 7441; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-607.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-361-114 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 361 / Section 14-361-114
Issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The cost of planning, acquiring, establishing, developing, constructing, enlarging, improving, or equipping an airport or air navigation facility, or the site therefor, including buildings and other facilities incidental to the operation thereof, and the acquisition or elimination of airport hazards may be paid for, wholly or partly, from the proceeds of the sale of bonds of the municipality, as the governing body of the municipality shall determine. (2) (A) For these purposes, a municipality may issue general or special obligation bonds, revenue bonds, or other forms of bonds, secured or unsecured, including refunding bonds. (B) (i) All bonds issued by a municipality pursuant to this chapter which are payable, as to principal and interest, solely from the revenues of an airport or air navigation facility shall so state on their face. (ii) In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the security, or the validity or enforceability, of any bonds issued by a municipality, which bonds state on their face that they were issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and for a purpose or purposes authorized to be accomplished by this chapter, the bonds shall be conclusively deemed to have been issued pursuant to this chapter for such purposes. (b) Bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall bear interest at a rate or rates as the ordinances authorizing their issuance may provide. Acts 1953, No. 128, § 9; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 1; 1975, No. 225, § 2; 1981, No. 425, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-609.

(a) (1) The cost of planning, acquiring, establishing, developing, constructing, enlarging, improving, or equipping an airport or air navigation facility, or the site therefor, including buildings and other facilities incidental to the operation thereof, and the acquisition or elimination of airport hazards may be paid for, wholly or partly, from the proceeds of the sale of bonds of the municipality, as the governing body of the municipality shall determine. (2) (A) For these purposes, a municipality may issue general or special obligation bonds, revenue bonds, or other forms of bonds, secured or unsecured, including refunding bonds. (B) (i) All bonds issued by a municipality pursuant to this chapter which are payable, as to principal and interest, solely from the revenues of an airport or air navigation facility shall so state on their face. (ii) In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the security, or the validity or enforceability, of any bonds issued by a municipality, which bonds state on their face that they were issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and for a purpose or purposes authorized to be accomplished by this chapter, the bonds shall be conclusively deemed to have been issued pursuant to this chapter for such purposes.

(1) The cost of planning, acquiring, establishing, developing, constructing, enlarging, improving, or equipping an airport or air navigation facility, or the site therefor, including buildings and other facilities incidental to the operation thereof, and the acquisition or elimination of airport hazards may be paid for, wholly or partly, from the proceeds of the sale of bonds of the municipality, as the governing body of the municipality shall determine.

(2) (A) For these purposes, a municipality may issue general or special obligation bonds, revenue bonds, or other forms of bonds, secured or unsecured, including refunding bonds. (B) (i) All bonds issued by a municipality pursuant to this chapter which are payable, as to principal and interest, solely from the revenues of an airport or air navigation facility shall so state on their face. (ii) In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the security, or the validity or enforceability, of any bonds issued by a municipality, which bonds state on their face that they were issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and for a purpose or purposes authorized to be accomplished by this chapter, the bonds shall be conclusively deemed to have been issued pursuant to this chapter for such purposes.

(A) For these purposes, a municipality may issue general or special obligation bonds, revenue bonds, or other forms of bonds, secured or unsecured, including refunding bonds.

(B) (i) All bonds issued by a municipality pursuant to this chapter which are payable, as to principal and interest, solely from the revenues of an airport or air navigation facility shall so state on their face. (ii) In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the security, or the validity or enforceability, of any bonds issued by a municipality, which bonds state on their face that they were issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and for a purpose or purposes authorized to be accomplished by this chapter, the bonds shall be conclusively deemed to have been issued pursuant to this chapter for such purposes.

(i) All bonds issued by a municipality pursuant to this chapter which are payable, as to principal and interest, solely from the revenues of an airport or air navigation facility shall so state on their face.

(ii) In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the security, or the validity or enforceability, of any bonds issued by a municipality, which bonds state on their face that they were issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and for a purpose or purposes authorized to be accomplished by this chapter, the bonds shall be conclusively deemed to have been issued pursuant to this chapter for such purposes.

(b) Bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall bear interest at a rate or rates as the ordinances authorizing their issuance may provide.

Acts 1953, No. 128, § 9; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 1; 1975, No. 225, § 2; 1981, No. 425, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-609.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-19-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 19 / Section 14-19-111
Hospitals in counties having two judicial districts
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In all counties which are divided into two (2) judicial districts, either by the Arkansas Constitution or by legislative enactment, the qualified electors of the county residing in each judicial district of a county so divided shall have and are vested with all the powers and rights for the judicial district that the qualified electors of counties have for the entire county for the purposes authorized by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 32, and may authorize the maintaining, operating, and supporting of a county hospital in the judicial district and may authorize the levy of a tax not to exceed one (1) mill on the dollar of the assessed value of real and personal property in the county. (2) No tax shall be levied on any property within the county or judicial district for the purposes authorized by the Arkansas Constitution and this section in excess of the total tax authorized by the Arkansas Constitution. (b) It has been found and is declared by the General Assembly that the maintaining, operating, and supporting of a county hospital is a local concern, and, for the purposes of this section, the judicial districts of the counties are deemed and are declared by the General Assembly to be separate and distinct counties. Acts 1953, No. 414, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-922, 17-923.

(a) (1) In all counties which are divided into two (2) judicial districts, either by the Arkansas Constitution or by legislative enactment, the qualified electors of the county residing in each judicial district of a county so divided shall have and are vested with all the powers and rights for the judicial district that the qualified electors of counties have for the entire county for the purposes authorized by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 32, and may authorize the maintaining, operating, and supporting of a county hospital in the judicial district and may authorize the levy of a tax not to exceed one (1) mill on the dollar of the assessed value of real and personal property in the county. (2) No tax shall be levied on any property within the county or judicial district for the purposes authorized by the Arkansas Constitution and this section in excess of the total tax authorized by the Arkansas Constitution.

(1) In all counties which are divided into two (2) judicial districts, either by the Arkansas Constitution or by legislative enactment, the qualified electors of the county residing in each judicial district of a county so divided shall have and are vested with all the powers and rights for the judicial district that the qualified electors of counties have for the entire county for the purposes authorized by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 32, and may authorize the maintaining, operating, and supporting of a county hospital in the judicial district and may authorize the levy of a tax not to exceed one (1) mill on the dollar of the assessed value of real and personal property in the county.

(2) No tax shall be levied on any property within the county or judicial district for the purposes authorized by the Arkansas Constitution and this section in excess of the total tax authorized by the Arkansas Constitution.

(b) It has been found and is declared by the General Assembly that the maintaining, operating, and supporting of a county hospital is a local concern, and, for the purposes of this section, the judicial districts of the counties are deemed and are declared by the General Assembly to be separate and distinct counties.

Acts 1953, No. 414, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-922, 17-923.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-144-311 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 144 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-144-311
Exemption from taxation
Status: in_force

(a) The property of each research park authority is exempt from all local and municipal taxes. (b) Bonds, notes, debentures, and other evidences of indebtedness of the authority are declared to be issued for a public purpose and to be public instrumentalities and, together with interest thereon, are exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, including without limitation income tax, inheritance tax, and estate taxes. (c) The establishment, development, and growth of research parks in the State of Arkansas serves a public purpose and use through: (1) The creation of high-paying jobs; (2) The ability to retain some of our most highly educated Arkansans; (3) The growth of Arkansas-based businesses whose focus on the research and development of products and services will serve to diversify Arkansas's economy; and (4) A strategic alliance between business and higher education that has the potential to substantially improve Arkansas's economy. Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.

(a) The property of each research park authority is exempt from all local and municipal taxes.

(b) Bonds, notes, debentures, and other evidences of indebtedness of the authority are declared to be issued for a public purpose and to be public instrumentalities and, together with interest thereon, are exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, including without limitation income tax, inheritance tax, and estate taxes.

(c) The establishment, development, and growth of research parks in the State of Arkansas serves a public purpose and use through: (1) The creation of high-paying jobs; (2) The ability to retain some of our most highly educated Arkansans; (3) The growth of Arkansas-based businesses whose focus on the research and development of products and services will serve to diversify Arkansas's economy; and (4) A strategic alliance between business and higher education that has the potential to substantially improve Arkansas's economy.

(1) The creation of high-paying jobs;

(2) The ability to retain some of our most highly educated Arkansans;

(3) The growth of Arkansas-based businesses whose focus on the research and development of products and services will serve to diversify Arkansas's economy; and

(4) A strategic alliance between business and higher education that has the potential to substantially improve Arkansas's economy.

Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-298-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 298 / Section 14-298-104
Contents of petition
Status: in_force

All petitions for laying out, altering, or vacating any county road shall specify the place of beginning, the intermediate points, if any, and the place of termination of the road. Acts 1871, No. 26, § 44, p. 56; C. & M. Dig., § 5229; Pope's Dig., § 6944; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-903.

All petitions for laying out, altering, or vacating any county road shall specify the place of beginning, the intermediate points, if any, and the place of termination of the road.

Acts 1871, No. 26, § 44, p. 56; C. & M. Dig., § 5229; Pope's Dig., § 6944; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-903.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-41-307 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-41-307
Appeals
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by an order under § 14-41-306 may appeal to the circuit court in the manner provided by law for appeals from the county court. Acts 1929, No. 91, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 9520; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-413.

Any person aggrieved by an order under § 14-41-306 may appeal to the circuit court in the manner provided by law for appeals from the county court.

Acts 1929, No. 91, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 9520; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-413.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-322-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 322 / Section 14-322-106
Assessments - Filing, notice, and appeal
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the establishment of the district, the board shall cause an assessment to be made against each lot or parcel of real property in the district based upon the cost of the improvements and the benefits accruing to each lot and parcel of property, with all assessments on property in the district to be ad valorem, according to the value of the benefits and uniform. (b) A copy of the assessed benefits shall be filed with the city clerk and county clerk. (c) Notice that the assessed benefits have been filed with the city clerk and county clerk shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. (d) The assessment of benefits against each parcel of property shall be final and conclusive unless questioned by action filed in the chancery court within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of notice of filing assessed benefits. Acts 1967, No. 251, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1504.

(a) Upon the establishment of the district, the board shall cause an assessment to be made against each lot or parcel of real property in the district based upon the cost of the improvements and the benefits accruing to each lot and parcel of property, with all assessments on property in the district to be ad valorem, according to the value of the benefits and uniform.

(b) A copy of the assessed benefits shall be filed with the city clerk and county clerk.

(c) Notice that the assessed benefits have been filed with the city clerk and county clerk shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality.

(d) The assessment of benefits against each parcel of property shall be final and conclusive unless questioned by action filed in the chancery court within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of notice of filing assessed benefits.

Acts 1967, No. 251, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1504.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-219 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-120-219
Agreements for construction across highways
Status: in_force

If the construction of the flood control and drainage works contemplated under any project is to be constructed upon, over, and across any highways of this state, the State Highway Commission is authorized, empowered, and directed to make and execute any and all contracts, easements, or other instruments in writing with the board of directors of any such district, the United States, the Secretary of the Army, Chief of Engineers of the United States Army, or any other federal agency for rights-of-way for levees, levee foundations, channel rectifications, reservoirs, reservoir sites, drainage canals, and flowage and storage rights thereon, in conformity with any act of Congress applicable. Acts 1937, No. 67, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 4599; Acts 1949, No. 249, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-807.

If the construction of the flood control and drainage works contemplated under any project is to be constructed upon, over, and across any highways of this state, the State Highway Commission is authorized, empowered, and directed to make and execute any and all contracts, easements, or other instruments in writing with the board of directors of any such district, the United States, the Secretary of the Army, Chief of Engineers of the United States Army, or any other federal agency for rights-of-way for levees, levee foundations, channel rectifications, reservoirs, reservoir sites, drainage canals, and flowage and storage rights thereon, in conformity with any act of Congress applicable.

Acts 1937, No. 67, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 4599; Acts 1949, No. 249, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-807.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-114-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 114 / Section 14-114-103
Watershed or basin studies and funding for costs
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Irrigation, drainage, watershed, regional water distribution, levee, and conservation districts may participate in watershed or basin studies within their basins to assess: (A) The water quantity or quality issues within the basin; or (B) The impacts, feasibility, planning, and design of any proposed project within the watershed or basin that could impact the districts' facilities and operation. (2) The study may be conducted by one (1) or more districts, with or without the assistance of the state or federal government. (b) A district may use any operation and maintenance funds or other funds not otherwise pledged to assist with study costs. Acts 1999, No. 52, § 1; 2001, No. 1553, § 23.

(a) (1) Irrigation, drainage, watershed, regional water distribution, levee, and conservation districts may participate in watershed or basin studies within their basins to assess: (A) The water quantity or quality issues within the basin; or (B) The impacts, feasibility, planning, and design of any proposed project within the watershed or basin that could impact the districts' facilities and operation. (2) The study may be conducted by one (1) or more districts, with or without the assistance of the state or federal government.

(1) Irrigation, drainage, watershed, regional water distribution, levee, and conservation districts may participate in watershed or basin studies within their basins to assess: (A) The water quantity or quality issues within the basin; or (B) The impacts, feasibility, planning, and design of any proposed project within the watershed or basin that could impact the districts' facilities and operation.

(A) The water quantity or quality issues within the basin; or

(B) The impacts, feasibility, planning, and design of any proposed project within the watershed or basin that could impact the districts' facilities and operation.

(2) The study may be conducted by one (1) or more districts, with or without the assistance of the state or federal government.

(b) A district may use any operation and maintenance funds or other funds not otherwise pledged to assist with study costs.

Acts 1999, No. 52, § 1; 2001, No. 1553, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-167-220 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 167 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-167-220
Intergovernmental agreements
Status: in_force

Municipalities and counties are authorized to enter into and carry out appropriate agreements with any agency or political subdivision of the federal government or of the State of Arkansas pertaining to the accomplishment of the purposes authorized by this subchapter, including, without limitation, loan agreements for the borrowing of money and agreements pertaining to grants. Acts 1981, No. 53, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2413.

Municipalities and counties are authorized to enter into and carry out appropriate agreements with any agency or political subdivision of the federal government or of the State of Arkansas pertaining to the accomplishment of the purposes authorized by this subchapter, including, without limitation, loan agreements for the borrowing of money and agreements pertaining to grants.

Acts 1981, No. 53, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2413.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-702 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-86-702
Issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) In case the directors or commissioners of any improvement district find it desirable to do so, they may issue coupon bonds or other negotiable evidences of indebtedness for the purpose of raising money to pay preliminary expenses. (b) These bonds or other evidences of indebtedness may be issued, from time to time, in payment for preliminary work done. The directors or commissioners may secure the payment of the bonds by a pledge and mortgage of the assessment of benefits whenever the assessment of benefits has been confirmed. Acts 1923, No. 562, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 4467; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1118.

(a) In case the directors or commissioners of any improvement district find it desirable to do so, they may issue coupon bonds or other negotiable evidences of indebtedness for the purpose of raising money to pay preliminary expenses.

(b) These bonds or other evidences of indebtedness may be issued, from time to time, in payment for preliminary work done. The directors or commissioners may secure the payment of the bonds by a pledge and mortgage of the assessment of benefits whenever the assessment of benefits has been confirmed.

Acts 1923, No. 562, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 4467; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1118.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-803 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-164-803
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Bonds" means bonds, notes, certificates, financing leases, or other interest-bearing instruments or evidences of indebtedness that are issued under this subchapter; (2) "Chief executive officer" means the chief executive officer of a municipality or the county judge of a county; (3) "County" means a county in the State of Arkansas; (4) "Energy efficiency project" means: (A) A new facility that is designed to reduce the consumption of energy or natural resources or result in operating cost savings as a result of changes that: (i) Do not degrade the level of service or working conditions; (ii) Are measurable and verifiable under the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol, promulgated by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission in the rules required under § 19-11-1207 ; and (iii) Are measured and verified by an audit performed by an independent engineer or by a qualified provider, including the vendor providing the energy efficiency project; or (B) An existing facility alteration that is designed to reduce the consumption of energy or natural resources or result in operating cost savings as a result of changes that conform with subdivisions (4)(A)(i) and (ii) of this section; (5) "Guaranteed energy cost savings contract" means a contract for the implementation of one (1) or more energy efficiency projects and services provided by a qualified provider in which the energy and cost savings achieved by the installed energy efficiency project cover all energy efficiency project costs, including financing, over a specified contract term; (6) "Issuer" means a municipality or a county; (7) "Legislative body" means the quorum court of a county or the council, board of directors, board of commissioners, or similar elected governing body of a city or town; (8) "Municipality" means a city or incorporated town in the State of Arkansas; (9) "Operating cost savings" means expenses eliminated and future replacement expenditures avoided as a result of new equipment installed or services performed; (10) "Ordinance" means an ordinance, resolution, or other appropriate legislative enactment of a legislative body; and (11) "Qualified provider" means the same as defined in § 19-11-1202 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1008, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 1275,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Bonds" means bonds, notes, certificates, financing leases, or other interest-bearing instruments or evidences of indebtedness that are issued under this subchapter;

(2) "Chief executive officer" means the chief executive officer of a municipality or the county judge of a county;

(3) "County" means a county in the State of Arkansas;

(4) "Energy efficiency project" means: (A) A new facility that is designed to reduce the consumption of energy or natural resources or result in operating cost savings as a result of changes that: (i) Do not degrade the level of service or working conditions; (ii) Are measurable and verifiable under the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol, promulgated by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission in the rules required under § 19-11-1207 ; and (iii) Are measured and verified by an audit performed by an independent engineer or by a qualified provider, including the vendor providing the energy efficiency project; or (B) An existing facility alteration that is designed to reduce the consumption of energy or natural resources or result in operating cost savings as a result of changes that conform with subdivisions (4)(A)(i) and (ii) of this section;

(A) A new facility that is designed to reduce the consumption of energy or natural resources or result in operating cost savings as a result of changes that: (i) Do not degrade the level of service or working conditions; (ii) Are measurable and verifiable under the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol, promulgated by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission in the rules required under § 19-11-1207 ; and (iii) Are measured and verified by an audit performed by an independent engineer or by a qualified provider, including the vendor providing the energy efficiency project; or

(i) Do not degrade the level of service or working conditions;

(ii) Are measurable and verifiable under the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol, promulgated by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission in the rules required under § 19-11-1207 ; and

(iii) Are measured and verified by an audit performed by an independent engineer or by a qualified provider, including the vendor providing the energy efficiency project; or

(B) An existing facility alteration that is designed to reduce the consumption of energy or natural resources or result in operating cost savings as a result of changes that conform with subdivisions (4)(A)(i) and (ii) of this section;

(5) "Guaranteed energy cost savings contract" means a contract for the implementation of one (1) or more energy efficiency projects and services provided by a qualified provider in which the energy and cost savings achieved by the installed energy efficiency project cover all energy efficiency project costs, including financing, over a specified contract term;

(6) "Issuer" means a municipality or a county;

(7) "Legislative body" means the quorum court of a county or the council, board of directors, board of commissioners, or similar elected governing body of a city or town;

(8) "Municipality" means a city or incorporated town in the State of Arkansas;

(9) "Operating cost savings" means expenses eliminated and future replacement expenditures avoided as a result of new equipment installed or services performed;

(10) "Ordinance" means an ordinance, resolution, or other appropriate legislative enactment of a legislative body; and

(11) "Qualified provider" means the same as defined in § 19-11-1202 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1008, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1275,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-334-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 334 / Section 14-334-104
Authority as public corporation
Status: in_force

(a) Each authority, when created, and the members thereof, shall constitute a public corporation and, as such, shall have perpetual succession, may contract and be contracted with, may sue and be sued, and may have and use a common seal. (b) The exercise of the powers and performance of duties provided for in this chapter by each authority are declared to be public and governmental functions, exercised for a public purpose and matters of public necessity, conferring upon each authority governmental immunity from suit in tort. Acts 1981, No. 424, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2204.

(a) Each authority, when created, and the members thereof, shall constitute a public corporation and, as such, shall have perpetual succession, may contract and be contracted with, may sue and be sued, and may have and use a common seal.

(b) The exercise of the powers and performance of duties provided for in this chapter by each authority are declared to be public and governmental functions, exercised for a public purpose and matters of public necessity, conferring upon each authority governmental immunity from suit in tort.

Acts 1981, No. 424, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2204.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-305 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 58 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-58-305
Payment of claims
Status: in_force

(a) In a city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town, the mayor or his or her duly authorized representative may approve or disapprove for payment out of funds previously appropriated for that purpose any legal claims asserted or brought against the city or town. (b) The municipal governing body shall, by ordinance, establish in that connection a maximum amount, and the payment or disapproval of such bills, debts, or liabilities exceeding that amount shall require the confirmation of the governing body. Amended by Act 2021, No. 435,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1959, No. 28, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4426.

(a) In a city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town, the mayor or his or her duly authorized representative may approve or disapprove for payment out of funds previously appropriated for that purpose any legal claims asserted or brought against the city or town.

(b) The municipal governing body shall, by ordinance, establish in that connection a maximum amount, and the payment or disapproval of such bills, debts, or liabilities exceeding that amount shall require the confirmation of the governing body.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 435,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1959, No. 28, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4426.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-321-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 321 / Section 14-321-101
Scope
Status: in_force

This chapter shall apply to all improvement districts created for the construction of a free viaduct connecting with a bridge over a navigable river. Acts 1923 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 21, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6541; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1301.

This chapter shall apply to all improvement districts created for the construction of a free viaduct connecting with a bridge over a navigable river.

Acts 1923 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 21, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6541; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1301.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-52-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-52-109
Participation in political activities
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, law enforcement officers of cities and incorporated towns shall not be prohibited from engaging in political activities except when on duty, when in uniform, or when acting in an official capacity, nor shall they be denied the right to refrain from engaging in political activities. Acts 1991, No. 580, § 1.

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, law enforcement officers of cities and incorporated towns shall not be prohibited from engaging in political activities except when on duty, when in uniform, or when acting in an official capacity, nor shall they be denied the right to refrain from engaging in political activities.

Acts 1991, No. 580, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-16-808 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-16-808
Penalties
Status: in_force

The quorum court may provide penalties for the violation of an ordinance enacted under this subchapter to include a fine to be levied: (1) For the failure of a disposal hauler to follow the designated local road truck route; and (2) Against a disposal operator who fails to comply with § 14-16-806(b) . Acts 2009, No. 810, § 1.

The quorum court may provide penalties for the violation of an ordinance enacted under this subchapter to include a fine to be levied:

(1) For the failure of a disposal hauler to follow the designated local road truck route; and

(2) Against a disposal operator who fails to comply with § 14-16-806(b) .

Acts 2009, No. 810, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-23-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-23-104
Court order for payment
Status: in_force

No moneys appropriated by the county quorum court from a tax levied or from any other source shall be paid out of the county treasury, except on an order duly made by the county court, while in session, and entered upon the records of its proceedings. Acts 1873, No. 31, § 11, p. 53; C. & M. Dig., § 2027; Pope's Dig., § 2581; Acts 1977, No. 756, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-701.

No moneys appropriated by the county quorum court from a tax levied or from any other source shall be paid out of the county treasury, except on an order duly made by the county court, while in session, and entered upon the records of its proceedings.

Acts 1873, No. 31, § 11, p. 53; C. & M. Dig., § 2027; Pope's Dig., § 2581; Acts 1977, No. 756, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-701.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-90-1410 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 14 / Section 14-90-1410
Sale to plaintiff
Status: in_force

At a sale under the provisions of this subchapter, if there be no purchaser offering as much as the total tax or assessment, plus penalty, interest, and all costs and attorney fees allowed, the property shall be sold to the plaintiff. Acts 1937, No. 207, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 7317; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-445.

At a sale under the provisions of this subchapter, if there be no purchaser offering as much as the total tax or assessment, plus penalty, interest, and all costs and attorney fees allowed, the property shall be sold to the plaintiff.

Acts 1937, No. 207, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 7317; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-445.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-236-114 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 236 / Section 14-236-114
Notification by installer required
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any installer to begin construction, alteration, repair, or extension of any individual sewage disposal system or alternate and experimental system, owned by any other person, firm, corporation, association, municipality, or governmental agency, until the installer first notifies the authorized agent of the date he plans to begin work on the system. Acts 1977, No. 402, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5409; Acts 1987, No. 435, § 2.

It shall be unlawful for any installer to begin construction, alteration, repair, or extension of any individual sewage disposal system or alternate and experimental system, owned by any other person, firm, corporation, association, municipality, or governmental agency, until the installer first notifies the authorized agent of the date he plans to begin work on the system.

Acts 1977, No. 402, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5409; Acts 1987, No. 435, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-603 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-14-603
Offices included
Status: in_force

(a) Within the purposes of this chapter, the term "elective county office" shall mean any office created under the provisions of Arkansas Constitution Article 7, § 19, as amended by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 24, § 3, and Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 46. (b) The elective county offices established by these constitutional provisions are: (1) One (1) sheriff, who shall be ex officio collector of taxes, unless otherwise provided by law; (2) One (1) collector of taxes, where established by law; (3) One (1) assessor; (4) One (1) coroner; (5) One (1) treasurer, who shall be ex officio treasurer of the common school fund; (6) One (1) surveyor; (7) One (1) clerk of the circuit court, who shall be clerk of the probate division of circuit court and ex officio clerk of the county court and recorder, unless otherwise provided by law; and (8) One (1) county clerk, where established by law. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 56; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3703.

(a) Within the purposes of this chapter, the term "elective county office" shall mean any office created under the provisions of Arkansas Constitution Article 7, § 19, as amended by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 24, § 3, and Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 46.

(b) The elective county offices established by these constitutional provisions are: (1) One (1) sheriff, who shall be ex officio collector of taxes, unless otherwise provided by law; (2) One (1) collector of taxes, where established by law; (3) One (1) assessor; (4) One (1) coroner; (5) One (1) treasurer, who shall be ex officio treasurer of the common school fund; (6) One (1) surveyor; (7) One (1) clerk of the circuit court, who shall be clerk of the probate division of circuit court and ex officio clerk of the county court and recorder, unless otherwise provided by law; and (8) One (1) county clerk, where established by law.

(1) One (1) sheriff, who shall be ex officio collector of taxes, unless otherwise provided by law;

(2) One (1) collector of taxes, where established by law;

(3) One (1) assessor;

(4) One (1) coroner;

(5) One (1) treasurer, who shall be ex officio treasurer of the common school fund;

(6) One (1) surveyor;

(7) One (1) clerk of the circuit court, who shall be clerk of the probate division of circuit court and ex officio clerk of the county court and recorder, unless otherwise provided by law; and

(8) One (1) county clerk, where established by law.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 56; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3703.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-234-205
Ordinance for issuance of bonds - Contents
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the legislative body of any municipality shall determine to purchase or construct a waterworks system under the provisions of this subchapter, it shall cause an estimate to be made of the cost thereof, and shall, by ordinance, provide for the issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this subchapter. (b) (1) The ordinance shall set forth a brief description of the contemplated improvement, the estimated cost thereof, the amount and rate of interest, the time and place of payment, and other details in connection with the issuance of the bonds. (2) The bonds shall bear interest as the ordinance authorizing their issuance may provide, payable semiannually, and shall be payable at any times and places not exceeding forty (40) years from their date as shall be prescribed in the ordinance providing for their issuance. (3) The ordinance shall also declare that a statutory mortgage lien shall exist upon the property so to be acquired or constructed, fix the minimum rate or rates for water to be collected prior to the payment of all of the bonds, and pledge the revenues derived from the waterworks system for the purpose of paying the bonds and interest thereon. (4) The pledge shall definitely fix and determine the amount of revenue which shall be necessary to be set apart and applied to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds and the proportion of the balance of the revenues and income which are to be set aside as a proper and adequate depreciation account, and the remainder shall be set aside for the reasonable and proper operation thereof. (c) The rates to be charged for the services from the waterworks shall be sufficient to provide for the payment of interest upon all bonds and to create a sinking fund to pay the principal as and when they become due, to provide for the operation and maintenance of the system, and to provide an adequate depreciation fund. Acts 1933, No. 131, § 3; 1935, No. 96, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 10002; Acts 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 37, § 1; 1975, No. 225, § 12; 1981, No. 425, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4203.

(a) Whenever the legislative body of any municipality shall determine to purchase or construct a waterworks system under the provisions of this subchapter, it shall cause an estimate to be made of the cost thereof, and shall, by ordinance, provide for the issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) (1) The ordinance shall set forth a brief description of the contemplated improvement, the estimated cost thereof, the amount and rate of interest, the time and place of payment, and other details in connection with the issuance of the bonds. (2) The bonds shall bear interest as the ordinance authorizing their issuance may provide, payable semiannually, and shall be payable at any times and places not exceeding forty (40) years from their date as shall be prescribed in the ordinance providing for their issuance. (3) The ordinance shall also declare that a statutory mortgage lien shall exist upon the property so to be acquired or constructed, fix the minimum rate or rates for water to be collected prior to the payment of all of the bonds, and pledge the revenues derived from the waterworks system for the purpose of paying the bonds and interest thereon. (4) The pledge shall definitely fix and determine the amount of revenue which shall be necessary to be set apart and applied to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds and the proportion of the balance of the revenues and income which are to be set aside as a proper and adequate depreciation account, and the remainder shall be set aside for the reasonable and proper operation thereof.

(1) The ordinance shall set forth a brief description of the contemplated improvement, the estimated cost thereof, the amount and rate of interest, the time and place of payment, and other details in connection with the issuance of the bonds.

(2) The bonds shall bear interest as the ordinance authorizing their issuance may provide, payable semiannually, and shall be payable at any times and places not exceeding forty (40) years from their date as shall be prescribed in the ordinance providing for their issuance.

(3) The ordinance shall also declare that a statutory mortgage lien shall exist upon the property so to be acquired or constructed, fix the minimum rate or rates for water to be collected prior to the payment of all of the bonds, and pledge the revenues derived from the waterworks system for the purpose of paying the bonds and interest thereon.

(4) The pledge shall definitely fix and determine the amount of revenue which shall be necessary to be set apart and applied to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds and the proportion of the balance of the revenues and income which are to be set aside as a proper and adequate depreciation account, and the remainder shall be set aside for the reasonable and proper operation thereof.

(c) The rates to be charged for the services from the waterworks shall be sufficient to provide for the payment of interest upon all bonds and to create a sinking fund to pay the principal as and when they become due, to provide for the operation and maintenance of the system, and to provide an adequate depreciation fund.

Acts 1933, No. 131, § 3; 1935, No. 96, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 10002; Acts 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 37, § 1; 1975, No. 225, § 12; 1981, No. 425, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4203.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-2-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-2-202
Copy of record - Admissibility
Status: in_force

(a) The reproduction made in accordance with § 14-2-201 , when satisfactorily identified, shall be admissible into evidence as provided in § 16-46-101 or any other provision of law or court rules governing the admission of evidence. (b) For all purposes recited in this section, a facsimile, exemplification, or certified copy thereof shall be deemed to be a transcript, exemplification, or certified copy of the original. Acts 1947, No. 218, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 16-502; Acts 2001, No. 1630, § 2.

(a) The reproduction made in accordance with § 14-2-201 , when satisfactorily identified, shall be admissible into evidence as provided in § 16-46-101 or any other provision of law or court rules governing the admission of evidence.

(b) For all purposes recited in this section, a facsimile, exemplification, or certified copy thereof shall be deemed to be a transcript, exemplification, or certified copy of the original.

Acts 1947, No. 218, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 16-502; Acts 2001, No. 1630, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-311 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-164-311
Bonds generally - Interest rates
Status: in_force

Bonds may bear the rate or rates of interest that the ordinance or trust indenture authorized in § 14-164-310(a) provides. Acts 1985, No. 871, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1243; Acts 2011, No. 287, § 1.

Bonds may bear the rate or rates of interest that the ordinance or trust indenture authorized in § 14-164-310(a) provides.

Acts 1985, No. 871, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1243; Acts 2011, No. 287, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-104
Powers of city council
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any city of the first class owning and operating either a waterworks and distribution system or electrical light plant and system, or both, may by appropriate action by its city council or other governing body create a commission pursuant to this subchapter for the purpose of operating and managing the waterworks and distribution system or electrical light plant and system or both. (2) The ordinance, resolution, or other action creating a commission shall specifically state that the commission is created pursuant to this subchapter. (b) The city council or other governing body may enact whatever measures may be found necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. Acts 1957, No. 115, §§ 1, 22; 1983, No. 442, §§ 1, 7; 1985, No. 889, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4061, 19-4082.

(a) (1) Any city of the first class owning and operating either a waterworks and distribution system or electrical light plant and system, or both, may by appropriate action by its city council or other governing body create a commission pursuant to this subchapter for the purpose of operating and managing the waterworks and distribution system or electrical light plant and system or both. (2) The ordinance, resolution, or other action creating a commission shall specifically state that the commission is created pursuant to this subchapter.

(1) Any city of the first class owning and operating either a waterworks and distribution system or electrical light plant and system, or both, may by appropriate action by its city council or other governing body create a commission pursuant to this subchapter for the purpose of operating and managing the waterworks and distribution system or electrical light plant and system or both.

(2) The ordinance, resolution, or other action creating a commission shall specifically state that the commission is created pursuant to this subchapter.

(b) The city council or other governing body may enact whatever measures may be found necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.

Acts 1957, No. 115, §§ 1, 22; 1983, No. 442, §§ 1, 7; 1985, No. 889, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4061, 19-4082.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-62-113 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 62 / Section 14-62-113
Payment of funds collected
Status: in_force

Funds collected under this chapter shall be paid out from time to time to those entitled to the funds and in such manner as the circuit court of the Sixth Judicial District may determine, on the warrant of the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 and countersigned by the judge of the circuit court. Added by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Funds collected under this chapter shall be paid out from time to time to those entitled to the funds and in such manner as the circuit court of the Sixth Judicial District may determine, on the warrant of the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 and countersigned by the judge of the circuit court.

Added by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-142-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 142 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-142-202
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) The people of the State of Arkansas by the adoption of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 72, which amends Arkansas Constitution, Amendments 30 and 38, have expressed their intention to provide cities having a population of not less than five thousand (5,000) expanded powers and authority with respect to the creation of bonded indebtedness for capital improvements to or construction of public city libraries and to provide counties expanded powers and authority with respect to the creation of bonded indebtedness for capital improvements to or construction of county libraries for county library services or systems, and have empowered the General Assembly to define and prescribe certain matters with respect to the exercise of this power and authority. (b) To that end this subchapter is adopted to enable the accomplishment and realization of the public purposes intended by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 72, and is not intended to otherwise limit in any manner the exercise of the powers of counties and municipalities. Acts 1993, No. 920, § 2.

(a) The people of the State of Arkansas by the adoption of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 72, which amends Arkansas Constitution, Amendments 30 and 38, have expressed their intention to provide cities having a population of not less than five thousand (5,000) expanded powers and authority with respect to the creation of bonded indebtedness for capital improvements to or construction of public city libraries and to provide counties expanded powers and authority with respect to the creation of bonded indebtedness for capital improvements to or construction of county libraries for county library services or systems, and have empowered the General Assembly to define and prescribe certain matters with respect to the exercise of this power and authority.

(b) To that end this subchapter is adopted to enable the accomplishment and realization of the public purposes intended by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 72, and is not intended to otherwise limit in any manner the exercise of the powers of counties and municipalities.

Acts 1993, No. 920, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-503 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-54-503
Posting of signs, etc. - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) When an ordinance has been passed, the owner or lessee of the area to be controlled shall, at his expense, post the signs, paint the lines, arrows, and curbings in the required colors, and install the devices and signals to apprise the public of the existence of the ordinance. (b) Thereafter, persons who violate these ordinances shall be punished as provided in the ordinances. However, no fine shall be less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00). Acts 1973, No. 472, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2352.

(a) When an ordinance has been passed, the owner or lessee of the area to be controlled shall, at his expense, post the signs, paint the lines, arrows, and curbings in the required colors, and install the devices and signals to apprise the public of the existence of the ordinance.

(b) Thereafter, persons who violate these ordinances shall be punished as provided in the ordinances. However, no fine shall be less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00).

Acts 1973, No. 472, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2352.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-111
Authority to borrow, issue bonds or notes - Pledge of revenues
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may borrow money and issue negotiable evidences of debt therefor either in the form of bonds or short-term notes, and it may execute such negotiable notes or bonds to obtain the funds needed to carry out its functions. (b) The commission may also pledge its revenues including the income from operations, and it may mortgage waterworks or electric system property to secure the payment of money borrowed. Acts 1957, No. 115 § 11; 1981, No. 425, § 48; 1983, No. 442, § 2; 1985, No. 889, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4071.

(a) The commission may borrow money and issue negotiable evidences of debt therefor either in the form of bonds or short-term notes, and it may execute such negotiable notes or bonds to obtain the funds needed to carry out its functions.

(b) The commission may also pledge its revenues including the income from operations, and it may mortgage waterworks or electric system property to secure the payment of money borrowed.

Acts 1957, No. 115 § 11; 1981, No. 425, § 48; 1983, No. 442, § 2; 1985, No. 889, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4071.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-269-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 269 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-269-202
Commission - Creation - Members
Status: in_force

(a) Any city of the first or second class desiring to avail itself of the benefits of this subchapter, by a majority vote of the elected and qualified members of the city council, may enact an ordinance creating a recreation commission to be composed of five (5) citizens who are qualified electors of the municipality and, by affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the elected and qualified members of the city council, may repeal the ordinance creating the commission. (b) The commissioners shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the duly elected and qualified members of the city council and shall hold office for a term of five (5) years; however, the first commissioners to be appointed and confirmed shall serve for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years, respectively, to be designated by the mayor and city council. Thereafter, upon the expiration of their respective terms, commissioners appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority vote of the city council shall each be appointed for a term of five (5) years. (c) In the event of a vacancy occurring on the commission, it shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, subject to the approval of a majority vote of the duly elected and qualified members of the city council. (d) Each commissioner shall file the oath required by law in the State of Arkansas of public officials. (e) (1) Any city of the first or second class which has previously created or which may create a city recreation commission, as authorized in this subchapter, is authorized, by ordinance of the governing body of the city, to increase the membership of the commission from five (5) members to seven (7) members. The ordinance enlarging the commission may provide that the two (2) additional members of the commission are not required to be qualified electors of the municipality. (2) When any city enacts an ordinance increasing the membership of the city recreation commission from five (5) members to seven (7) members, as authorized in this subsection, one (1) of the additional members first appointed shall serve for a term of four (4) years and one (1) shall serve for a term of five (5) years, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of five (5) years. (f) Upon the appointment of the commissioners as provided in this section, the mayor and city council shall execute such instruments and enact such measures as may be necessary to vest complete charge of the municipally owned recreational park in the commissioners. (g) Any commissioner appointed by the provisions of this section may be removed for cause upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the duly elected and qualified members of the city council. Acts 1947, No. 348, §§ 2-4, 12; 1983, No. 681, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3606.1, 19-3607 -- 19-3609, 19-3617.

(a) Any city of the first or second class desiring to avail itself of the benefits of this subchapter, by a majority vote of the elected and qualified members of the city council, may enact an ordinance creating a recreation commission to be composed of five (5) citizens who are qualified electors of the municipality and, by affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the elected and qualified members of the city council, may repeal the ordinance creating the commission.

(b) The commissioners shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the duly elected and qualified members of the city council and shall hold office for a term of five (5) years; however, the first commissioners to be appointed and confirmed shall serve for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years, respectively, to be designated by the mayor and city council. Thereafter, upon the expiration of their respective terms, commissioners appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority vote of the city council shall each be appointed for a term of five (5) years.

(c) In the event of a vacancy occurring on the commission, it shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, subject to the approval of a majority vote of the duly elected and qualified members of the city council.

(d) Each commissioner shall file the oath required by law in the State of Arkansas of public officials.

(e) (1) Any city of the first or second class which has previously created or which may create a city recreation commission, as authorized in this subchapter, is authorized, by ordinance of the governing body of the city, to increase the membership of the commission from five (5) members to seven (7) members. The ordinance enlarging the commission may provide that the two (2) additional members of the commission are not required to be qualified electors of the municipality. (2) When any city enacts an ordinance increasing the membership of the city recreation commission from five (5) members to seven (7) members, as authorized in this subsection, one (1) of the additional members first appointed shall serve for a term of four (4) years and one (1) shall serve for a term of five (5) years, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of five (5) years.

(1) Any city of the first or second class which has previously created or which may create a city recreation commission, as authorized in this subchapter, is authorized, by ordinance of the governing body of the city, to increase the membership of the commission from five (5) members to seven (7) members. The ordinance enlarging the commission may provide that the two (2) additional members of the commission are not required to be qualified electors of the municipality.

(2) When any city enacts an ordinance increasing the membership of the city recreation commission from five (5) members to seven (7) members, as authorized in this subsection, one (1) of the additional members first appointed shall serve for a term of four (4) years and one (1) shall serve for a term of five (5) years, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of five (5) years.

(f) Upon the appointment of the commissioners as provided in this section, the mayor and city council shall execute such instruments and enact such measures as may be necessary to vest complete charge of the municipally owned recreational park in the commissioners.

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

Acts 1947, No. 348, §§ 2-4, 12; 1983, No. 681, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3606.1, 19-3607 -- 19-3609, 19-3617.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-413 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-56-413
Territorial jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The territorial jurisdiction of the governing body of a municipality for the purpose of this subchapter shall not exceed the limits stated under this subsection. (B) If the territorial limits of two (2) or more municipalities conflict, the limits of their respective territorial jurisdictions shall be a line equidistant between them, or as agreed on by the respective municipalities. (2) In addition to the powers under this subchapter, cities now having eight thousand (8,000) population or more shall have the authority to administer and enforce planning ordinances outside their corporate limits as follows: (A) For cities of eight thousand (8,000) to sixty thousand (60,000) population, the jurisdictional area will be one (1) mile beyond the corporate limits; (B) For cities of sixty thousand (60,000) to one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) population, the jurisdictional area will be two (2) miles beyond the corporate limits; and (C) (i) For cities of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) population and greater, the jurisdictional area will be three (3) miles beyond the corporate limits. (ii) Upon July 3, 1989, no city with a population in excess of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) persons shall exercise any zoning authority outside the boundaries of the county wherein it is located without the approval of the quorum court of the county wherein the city is not located and the approval of the governing bodies of all other cities having zoning authority over the area. (3) Cities having a population of eight thousand (8,000) persons or less: (A) Shall have a jurisdictional area that does not exceed one (1) mile beyond the corporate limits; and (B) Shall not exercise any zoning authority outside the corporate limits. (4) Cities now having an eight thousand (8,000) population or more and situated on a navigable stream may administer and enforce zoning ordinances outside their corporate limits but may not exceed the territorial limits under subdivision (a)(2) of this section. (5) The city populations will be based on the most recent federal decennial census. (b) (1) The planning commission shall designate the area within the territorial jurisdiction for which it will prepare plans, ordinances, and regulations. (2) A description of the boundaries of the area shall be filed with the city clerk and with the county recorder. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1053,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1957, No. 186, §§ 3, 5; 1965, No. 134, § 1; 1965, No. 138, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-2827, 19-2829; Acts 1987, No. 56, §§ 1, 4; 1989, No. 94, § 1; 2011, No. 280, § 3.

(a) (1) (A) The territorial jurisdiction of the governing body of a municipality for the purpose of this subchapter shall not exceed the limits stated under this subsection. (B) If the territorial limits of two (2) or more municipalities conflict, the limits of their respective territorial jurisdictions shall be a line equidistant between them, or as agreed on by the respective municipalities. (2) In addition to the powers under this subchapter, cities now having eight thousand (8,000) population or more shall have the authority to administer and enforce planning ordinances outside their corporate limits as follows: (A) For cities of eight thousand (8,000) to sixty thousand (60,000) population, the jurisdictional area will be one (1) mile beyond the corporate limits; (B) For cities of sixty thousand (60,000) to one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) population, the jurisdictional area will be two (2) miles beyond the corporate limits; and (C) (i) For cities of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) population and greater, the jurisdictional area will be three (3) miles beyond the corporate limits. (ii) Upon July 3, 1989, no city with a population in excess of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) persons shall exercise any zoning authority outside the boundaries of the county wherein it is located without the approval of the quorum court of the county wherein the city is not located and the approval of the governing bodies of all other cities having zoning authority over the area. (3) Cities having a population of eight thousand (8,000) persons or less: (A) Shall have a jurisdictional area that does not exceed one (1) mile beyond the corporate limits; and (B) Shall not exercise any zoning authority outside the corporate limits. (4) Cities now having an eight thousand (8,000) population or more and situated on a navigable stream may administer and enforce zoning ordinances outside their corporate limits but may not exceed the territorial limits under subdivision (a)(2) of this section. (5) The city populations will be based on the most recent federal decennial census.

(1) (A) The territorial jurisdiction of the governing body of a municipality for the purpose of this subchapter shall not exceed the limits stated under this subsection. (B) If the territorial limits of two (2) or more municipalities conflict, the limits of their respective territorial jurisdictions shall be a line equidistant between them, or as agreed on by the respective municipalities.

(A) The territorial jurisdiction of the governing body of a municipality for the purpose of this subchapter shall not exceed the limits stated under this subsection.

(B) If the territorial limits of two (2) or more municipalities conflict, the limits of their respective territorial jurisdictions shall be a line equidistant between them, or as agreed on by the respective municipalities.

(2) In addition to the powers under this subchapter, cities now having eight thousand (8,000) population or more shall have the authority to administer and enforce planning ordinances outside their corporate limits as follows: (A) For cities of eight thousand (8,000) to sixty thousand (60,000) population, the jurisdictional area will be one (1) mile beyond the corporate limits; (B) For cities of sixty thousand (60,000) to one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) population, the jurisdictional area will be two (2) miles beyond the corporate limits; and (C) (i) For cities of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) population and greater, the jurisdictional area will be three (3) miles beyond the corporate limits. (ii) Upon July 3, 1989, no city with a population in excess of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) persons shall exercise any zoning authority outside the boundaries of the county wherein it is located without the approval of the quorum court of the county wherein the city is not located and the approval of the governing bodies of all other cities having zoning authority over the area.

(A) For cities of eight thousand (8,000) to sixty thousand (60,000) population, the jurisdictional area will be one (1) mile beyond the corporate limits;

(B) For cities of sixty thousand (60,000) to one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) population, the jurisdictional area will be two (2) miles beyond the corporate limits; and

(C) (i) For cities of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) population and greater, the jurisdictional area will be three (3) miles beyond the corporate limits. (ii) Upon July 3, 1989, no city with a population in excess of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) persons shall exercise any zoning authority outside the boundaries of the county wherein it is located without the approval of the quorum court of the county wherein the city is not located and the approval of the governing bodies of all other cities having zoning authority over the area.

(i) For cities of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) population and greater, the jurisdictional area will be three (3) miles beyond the corporate limits.

(ii) Upon July 3, 1989, no city with a population in excess of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) persons shall exercise any zoning authority outside the boundaries of the county wherein it is located without the approval of the quorum court of the county wherein the city is not located and the approval of the governing bodies of all other cities having zoning authority over the area.

(3) Cities having a population of eight thousand (8,000) persons or less: (A) Shall have a jurisdictional area that does not exceed one (1) mile beyond the corporate limits; and (B) Shall not exercise any zoning authority outside the corporate limits.

(A) Shall have a jurisdictional area that does not exceed one (1) mile beyond the corporate limits; and

(B) Shall not exercise any zoning authority outside the corporate limits.

(4) Cities now having an eight thousand (8,000) population or more and situated on a navigable stream may administer and enforce zoning ordinances outside their corporate limits but may not exceed the territorial limits under subdivision (a)(2) of this section.

(5) The city populations will be based on the most recent federal decennial census.

(b) (1) The planning commission shall designate the area within the territorial jurisdiction for which it will prepare plans, ordinances, and regulations. (2) A description of the boundaries of the area shall be filed with the city clerk and with the county recorder.

(1) The planning commission shall designate the area within the territorial jurisdiction for which it will prepare plans, ordinances, and regulations.

(2) A description of the boundaries of the area shall be filed with the city clerk and with the county recorder.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1053,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1957, No. 186, §§ 3, 5; 1965, No. 134, § 1; 1965, No. 138, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-2827, 19-2829; Acts 1987, No. 56, §§ 1, 4; 1989, No. 94, § 1; 2011, No. 280, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-303-508 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 303 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-303-508
Default - Receiver
Status: in_force

(a) In the event of a default in the payment of the principal of, or interest on, any revenue bonds issued under this chapter, any court having jurisdiction may appoint a receiver to take charge of the tollway project involved. (b) The receiver shall have the power to: (1) Operate and maintain the tollway project involved; (2) Charge and collect tolls sufficient to provide for the costs of the receivership and operating expenses of the tollway project; (3) Provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds; (4) Apply the revenues derived from the tollway project in conformity with this chapter and in conformity to the resolution and indenture authorizing and securing the bonds. (c) When the default has been cured, the receivership shall cease and the tollway project returned to the authority involved. (d) The relief afforded by this section shall be construed to be in addition and supplemental to the remedies that may be afforded the trustee for the bondholders and the holders and owners of the bonds in the resolution and indenture authorizing and securing the bonds. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2614.

(a) In the event of a default in the payment of the principal of, or interest on, any revenue bonds issued under this chapter, any court having jurisdiction may appoint a receiver to take charge of the tollway project involved.

(b) The receiver shall have the power to: (1) Operate and maintain the tollway project involved; (2) Charge and collect tolls sufficient to provide for the costs of the receivership and operating expenses of the tollway project; (3) Provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds; (4) Apply the revenues derived from the tollway project in conformity with this chapter and in conformity to the resolution and indenture authorizing and securing the bonds.

(1) Operate and maintain the tollway project involved;

(2) Charge and collect tolls sufficient to provide for the costs of the receivership and operating expenses of the tollway project;

(3) Provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the revenue bonds;

(4) Apply the revenues derived from the tollway project in conformity with this chapter and in conformity to the resolution and indenture authorizing and securing the bonds.

(c) When the default has been cured, the receivership shall cease and the tollway project returned to the authority involved.

(d) The relief afforded by this section shall be construed to be in addition and supplemental to the remedies that may be afforded the trustee for the bondholders and the holders and owners of the bonds in the resolution and indenture authorizing and securing the bonds.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2614.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-117-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 117 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-117-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the "Arkansas Irrigation, Drainage, and Watershed Improvement District Act of 1949." Acts 1949, No. 329, § 1; 1957, No. 171, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-901.

This chapter shall be known as the "Arkansas Irrigation, Drainage, and Watershed Improvement District Act of 1949."

Acts 1949, No. 329, § 1; 1957, No. 171, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-901.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-2-305 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-2-305
Administration and standards
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An Electronic Recording Commission consisting of eleven (11) members appointed by the Governor is created to adopt standards to implement this subchapter. (2) A majority of the members of the commission shall be county recorders. (3) A member of the commission shall be from the banking, title, or real estate industry. (4) A member of the commission shall serve a term of four (4) years. (5) The terms of the current commission members shall expire on December 31, 2021. (6) Each member of the commission may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. (b) To keep the standards and practices of county recorders in this state in harmony with the standards and practices of recording offices in other jurisdictions that enact substantially this subchapter and to keep the technology used by county recorders in this state compatible with technology used by recording offices in other jurisdictions that enact substantially this subchapter, the commission, so far as is consistent with the purposes, policies, and provisions of this subchapter, in adopting, amending, and repealing standards shall consider: (1) Standards and practices of other jurisdictions; (2) The most recent standards promulgated by national standard-setting bodies, such as the Property Records Industry Association; (3) The views of interested persons and governmental officials and entities; (4) The needs of counties of varying size, population, and resources; and (5) Standards requiring adequate information security protection to ensure that electronic documents are accurate, authentic, adequately preserved, and resistant to tampering. (c) (1) A staff member of the Association of Arkansas Counties shall be assigned to assist the commission. (2) The staff member shall coordinate meetings, accumulate information, and provide general support to the commission. Amended by Act 2021, No. 78,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 27, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 27, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 2007, No. 734, § 1; 2009, No. 725, § 1; 2011, No. 1157, §§ 1, 2.

(a) (1) An Electronic Recording Commission consisting of eleven (11) members appointed by the Governor is created to adopt standards to implement this subchapter. (2) A majority of the members of the commission shall be county recorders. (3) A member of the commission shall be from the banking, title, or real estate industry. (4) A member of the commission shall serve a term of four (4) years. (5) The terms of the current commission members shall expire on December 31, 2021. (6) Each member of the commission may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

(1) An Electronic Recording Commission consisting of eleven (11) members appointed by the Governor is created to adopt standards to implement this subchapter.

(2) A majority of the members of the commission shall be county recorders.

(3) A member of the commission shall be from the banking, title, or real estate industry.

(4) A member of the commission shall serve a term of four (4) years.

(5) The terms of the current commission members shall expire on December 31, 2021.

(6) Each member of the commission may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

(b) To keep the standards and practices of county recorders in this state in harmony with the standards and practices of recording offices in other jurisdictions that enact substantially this subchapter and to keep the technology used by county recorders in this state compatible with technology used by recording offices in other jurisdictions that enact substantially this subchapter, the commission, so far as is consistent with the purposes, policies, and provisions of this subchapter, in adopting, amending, and repealing standards shall consider: (1) Standards and practices of other jurisdictions; (2) The most recent standards promulgated by national standard-setting bodies, such as the Property Records Industry Association; (3) The views of interested persons and governmental officials and entities; (4) The needs of counties of varying size, population, and resources; and (5) Standards requiring adequate information security protection to ensure that electronic documents are accurate, authentic, adequately preserved, and resistant to tampering.

(1) Standards and practices of other jurisdictions;

(2) The most recent standards promulgated by national standard-setting bodies, such as the Property Records Industry Association;

(3) The views of interested persons and governmental officials and entities;

(4) The needs of counties of varying size, population, and resources; and

(5) Standards requiring adequate information security protection to ensure that electronic documents are accurate, authentic, adequately preserved, and resistant to tampering.

(c) (1) A staff member of the Association of Arkansas Counties shall be assigned to assist the commission. (2) The staff member shall coordinate meetings, accumulate information, and provide general support to the commission.

(1) A staff member of the Association of Arkansas Counties shall be assigned to assist the commission.

(2) The staff member shall coordinate meetings, accumulate information, and provide general support to the commission.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 78,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 27, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 27, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 2007, No. 734, § 1; 2009, No. 725, § 1; 2011, No. 1157, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-49-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-49-303
City clerk's employees included
Status: in_force

In addition to the city employees originally affected by and brought within the provisions of this chapter providing for the establishment of a civil service system in certain cities, the employees of the city clerk's office in these cities from the passage of this act shall be affected by and rendered subject to all of the provisions, rights, and benefits of this chapter as though originally provided for therein. Acts 1957, No. 152, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1318.

In addition to the city employees originally affected by and brought within the provisions of this chapter providing for the establishment of a civil service system in certain cities, the employees of the city clerk's office in these cities from the passage of this act shall be affected by and rendered subject to all of the provisions, rights, and benefits of this chapter as though originally provided for therein.

Acts 1957, No. 152, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1318.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-1-306 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-1-306
Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A violation of § 14-1-303 is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. (b) A person violating § 14-1-303 is subject to a fine under § 5-4-201 et seq. and a sentence of imprisonment under § 5-4-401 et seq. Acts 2007, No. 387, § 1.

(a) (1) A violation of § 14-1-303 is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

(1) A violation of § 14-1-303 is a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

(b) A person violating § 14-1-303 is subject to a fine under § 5-4-201 et seq. and a sentence of imprisonment under § 5-4-401 et seq.

Acts 2007, No. 387, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-186-408 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 186 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-186-408
Obligations incurred by municipalities or counties
Status: in_force

(a) No obligation shall, nor may, be incurred by municipalities or counties in the construction or acquisition of any port contemplated in this subchapter, or in the condemnation of property in connection with it, except such as shall be payable solely from the funds to be acquired from the sale of revenue bonds of the character authorized by this subchapter. (b) In view of this section, the court, in condemnation proceedings instituted under this subchapter by municipalities or counties, may make such requirements of security as will serve to protect the landowner. Acts 1959, No. 310, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2746.

(a) No obligation shall, nor may, be incurred by municipalities or counties in the construction or acquisition of any port contemplated in this subchapter, or in the condemnation of property in connection with it, except such as shall be payable solely from the funds to be acquired from the sale of revenue bonds of the character authorized by this subchapter.

(b) In view of this section, the court, in condemnation proceedings instituted under this subchapter by municipalities or counties, may make such requirements of security as will serve to protect the landowner.

Acts 1959, No. 310, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2746.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-329 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-120-329
Sale of bonds - Interest coupons
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds or notes may be sold and negotiated in any market, either at public or private sale, and may be made callable. (b) The terms of sale, the rate of interest, and other conditions of the bonds or notes shall be as the board of directors of the district shall direct. (c) A place of payment and the amount of the several installments to be paid each year may be fixed by the board. (d) The bonds or notes so issued shall be signed by the president of the board and countersigned by the secretary. (e) If the bonds are issued, the interest thereon shall be represented by semiannual coupons authenticated by the lithographed signature of the president of the board. Acts 1961, No. 20, § 14; 1981, No. 425, § 27; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-852.

(a) Bonds or notes may be sold and negotiated in any market, either at public or private sale, and may be made callable.

(b) The terms of sale, the rate of interest, and other conditions of the bonds or notes shall be as the board of directors of the district shall direct.

(c) A place of payment and the amount of the several installments to be paid each year may be fixed by the board.

(d) The bonds or notes so issued shall be signed by the president of the board and countersigned by the secretary.

(e) If the bonds are issued, the interest thereon shall be represented by semiannual coupons authenticated by the lithographed signature of the president of the board.

Acts 1961, No. 20, § 14; 1981, No. 425, § 27; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-852.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-24-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-24-101
Issuance of warrant - Payment
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any allowance has been approved by any county court, in accordance with §§ 14-23-104 and 14-23-105 , when requested by the person in whose favor allowance has been approved or any person authorized to receive it, the county clerk shall issue a warrant or check on the treasurer of the county for the amount of the allowance. The treasurer shall pay it out of cash available in the fund on which the warrant or check is drawn. (b) (1) If money is not available in the fund on which the warrant or check is drawn, the treasurer, in accordance with § 14-15-805 , shall refuse payment of the warrant or check until such time as the funds are available. (2) In counties using the "batch-redeem" warrant system, the county clerk shall ascertain from the county treasurer's records that cash is available in the fund on which the warrant or check is to be drawn before the warrant or check is issued. Acts 1873, No. 31, § 13, p. 53; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-801; Acts 1995, No. 232, § 6; 2011, No. 614, § 7.

(a) Whenever any allowance has been approved by any county court, in accordance with §§ 14-23-104 and 14-23-105 , when requested by the person in whose favor allowance has been approved or any person authorized to receive it, the county clerk shall issue a warrant or check on the treasurer of the county for the amount of the allowance. The treasurer shall pay it out of cash available in the fund on which the warrant or check is drawn.

(b) (1) If money is not available in the fund on which the warrant or check is drawn, the treasurer, in accordance with § 14-15-805 , shall refuse payment of the warrant or check until such time as the funds are available. (2) In counties using the "batch-redeem" warrant system, the county clerk shall ascertain from the county treasurer's records that cash is available in the fund on which the warrant or check is to be drawn before the warrant or check is issued.

(1) If money is not available in the fund on which the warrant or check is drawn, the treasurer, in accordance with § 14-15-805 , shall refuse payment of the warrant or check until such time as the funds are available.

(2) In counties using the "batch-redeem" warrant system, the county clerk shall ascertain from the county treasurer's records that cash is available in the fund on which the warrant or check is to be drawn before the warrant or check is issued.

Acts 1873, No. 31, § 13, p. 53; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-801; Acts 1995, No. 232, § 6; 2011, No. 614, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-184-117 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 184 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-184-117
Powers of municipal governing bodies
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality shall have all powers necessary or desirable to undertake and carry out, or to assist a central business improvement district to undertake and carry out, all improvements described in the ordinance setting up the district including, but not limited to, the following: (1) (A) To close existing streets or alleys, or to open new streets and alleys, or to widen or narrow existing streets and alleys, in whole or in part. (B) These closings shall be subject to franchise, permit, or other occupancy right of utilities for existing facilities, except as provided in subdivision (8) of this section; (2) (A) To condemn and take easements necessarily incident to the plan of improvement adopted for the district. (B) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the rules and procedures set forth in §§ 18-15-301 - 18-15-307 shall govern all condemnation proceedings; (3) (A) To permit the district, on public property or rights-of-way, to install and operate, or to lease, public parking facilities, public music facilities, news facilities, and sidewalk cafe tables and chairs; (B) To construct lakes, dams, and waterways of whatever size; (C) To landscape and plant trees, bushes, shrubbery, flowers, and each and every other kind of decorative planting; (D) To acquire air rights for the construction of pedestrian overpasses, vehicular overpasses, and public restaurants or facilities to be located in these spaces; and (E) To permit the purchase and operation of buses, minibuses, mobile benches, and other modes of transportation; (4) To provide special police facilities and the personnel for the protection and enjoyment of the property owners and the general public using the facilities of the district; (5) To maintain, as provided in this subchapter, all government-owned streets, alleys, malls, bridges, ramps, tunnels, lawns, and decorative plantings of each and every nature, and every structure or object of any nature whatsoever constructed and operated by the municipality; (6) To prohibit or restrict vehicular traffic on the streets within the district as may be deemed necessary and to provide the means for access by emergency vehicles to or in these areas; (7) To remove any existing structures or signs of any description in the district not conforming to the plan of improvements; and (8) Upon payment of reasonable compensation for it by the district, to require any or all utilities servicing the district to lay such pipe, extend such wires, provide such facilities, or conform, modify, or remove existing facilities to effectuate the plan of improvement for the district. Acts 1973, No. 162, § 9; 1975, No. 402, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1608.

The governing body of any municipality shall have all powers necessary or desirable to undertake and carry out, or to assist a central business improvement district to undertake and carry out, all improvements described in the ordinance setting up the district including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) (A) To close existing streets or alleys, or to open new streets and alleys, or to widen or narrow existing streets and alleys, in whole or in part. (B) These closings shall be subject to franchise, permit, or other occupancy right of utilities for existing facilities, except as provided in subdivision (8) of this section;

(A) To close existing streets or alleys, or to open new streets and alleys, or to widen or narrow existing streets and alleys, in whole or in part.

(B) These closings shall be subject to franchise, permit, or other occupancy right of utilities for existing facilities, except as provided in subdivision (8) of this section;

(2) (A) To condemn and take easements necessarily incident to the plan of improvement adopted for the district. (B) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the rules and procedures set forth in §§ 18-15-301 - 18-15-307 shall govern all condemnation proceedings;

(A) To condemn and take easements necessarily incident to the plan of improvement adopted for the district.

(B) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the rules and procedures set forth in §§ 18-15-301 - 18-15-307 shall govern all condemnation proceedings;

(3) (A) To permit the district, on public property or rights-of-way, to install and operate, or to lease, public parking facilities, public music facilities, news facilities, and sidewalk cafe tables and chairs; (B) To construct lakes, dams, and waterways of whatever size; (C) To landscape and plant trees, bushes, shrubbery, flowers, and each and every other kind of decorative planting; (D) To acquire air rights for the construction of pedestrian overpasses, vehicular overpasses, and public restaurants or facilities to be located in these spaces; and (E) To permit the purchase and operation of buses, minibuses, mobile benches, and other modes of transportation;

(A) To permit the district, on public property or rights-of-way, to install and operate, or to lease, public parking facilities, public music facilities, news facilities, and sidewalk cafe tables and chairs;

(B) To construct lakes, dams, and waterways of whatever size;

(C) To landscape and plant trees, bushes, shrubbery, flowers, and each and every other kind of decorative planting;

(D) To acquire air rights for the construction of pedestrian overpasses, vehicular overpasses, and public restaurants or facilities to be located in these spaces; and

(E) To permit the purchase and operation of buses, minibuses, mobile benches, and other modes of transportation;

(4) To provide special police facilities and the personnel for the protection and enjoyment of the property owners and the general public using the facilities of the district;

(5) To maintain, as provided in this subchapter, all government-owned streets, alleys, malls, bridges, ramps, tunnels, lawns, and decorative plantings of each and every nature, and every structure or object of any nature whatsoever constructed and operated by the municipality;

(6) To prohibit or restrict vehicular traffic on the streets within the district as may be deemed necessary and to provide the means for access by emergency vehicles to or in these areas;

(7) To remove any existing structures or signs of any description in the district not conforming to the plan of improvements; and

(8) Upon payment of reasonable compensation for it by the district, to require any or all utilities servicing the district to lay such pipe, extend such wires, provide such facilities, or conform, modify, or remove existing facilities to effectuate the plan of improvement for the district.

Acts 1973, No. 162, § 9; 1975, No. 402, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1608.