Ark. Code Ann. § 14-40-1206 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 12 / Section 14-40-1206
Plat of consolidated municipality
Status: in_force

(a) The council of the larger city or incorporated town shall cause a plat to be made of the entire city or incorporated town after the annexation thereto and the division into wards of the smaller municipal corporation. (b) (1) A certified copy of the plat shall be filed and recorded in the office of the circuit court and ex officio recorder of the county and with the Secretary of State. (2) (A) Thereafter, the plat shall stand, be, and remain the division of the city or incorporated town into wards, and the number and boundaries thereof, until such time as it may be afterwards changed according to law. (B) However, a change in the boundaries of the wards of the larger city or incorporated town shall not determine or affect the time of service of any previously elected council member of any ward in the larger city or incorporated town. Amended by Act 2017, No. 879,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1913, No. 318, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 7475; Pope's Dig., § 9508; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-314.

(a) The council of the larger city or incorporated town shall cause a plat to be made of the entire city or incorporated town after the annexation thereto and the division into wards of the smaller municipal corporation.

(b) (1) A certified copy of the plat shall be filed and recorded in the office of the circuit court and ex officio recorder of the county and with the Secretary of State. (2) (A) Thereafter, the plat shall stand, be, and remain the division of the city or incorporated town into wards, and the number and boundaries thereof, until such time as it may be afterwards changed according to law. (B) However, a change in the boundaries of the wards of the larger city or incorporated town shall not determine or affect the time of service of any previously elected council member of any ward in the larger city or incorporated town.

(1) A certified copy of the plat shall be filed and recorded in the office of the circuit court and ex officio recorder of the county and with the Secretary of State.

(2) (A) Thereafter, the plat shall stand, be, and remain the division of the city or incorporated town into wards, and the number and boundaries thereof, until such time as it may be afterwards changed according to law. (B) However, a change in the boundaries of the wards of the larger city or incorporated town shall not determine or affect the time of service of any previously elected council member of any ward in the larger city or incorporated town.

(A) Thereafter, the plat shall stand, be, and remain the division of the city or incorporated town into wards, and the number and boundaries thereof, until such time as it may be afterwards changed according to law.

(B) However, a change in the boundaries of the wards of the larger city or incorporated town shall not determine or affect the time of service of any previously elected council member of any ward in the larger city or incorporated town.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 879,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1913, No. 318, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 7475; Pope's Dig., § 9508; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-314.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-123-311 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 123 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-123-311
Warrants - Employment and supervision of laborers
Status: in_force

(a) The board of levee directors shall draw warrants on the treasurer of the district to pay for work done on the levees, which shall be paid by the treasurer in the order of presentation. (b) The board of levee directors shall: (1) Have charge of all the public levees in their districts; (2) Keep the public levees in repair; and (3) For this purpose, have power to employ and superintend laborers. Acts 1879, No. 78, § 22, p. 117; 1887, No. 86, § 9, p. 132; C. & M. Dig., § 6844; Pope's Dig., § 4570; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-619.

(a) The board of levee directors shall draw warrants on the treasurer of the district to pay for work done on the levees, which shall be paid by the treasurer in the order of presentation.

(b) The board of levee directors shall: (1) Have charge of all the public levees in their districts; (2) Keep the public levees in repair; and (3) For this purpose, have power to employ and superintend laborers.

(1) Have charge of all the public levees in their districts;

(2) Keep the public levees in repair; and

(3) For this purpose, have power to employ and superintend laborers.

Acts 1879, No. 78, § 22, p. 117; 1887, No. 86, § 9, p. 132; C. & M. Dig., § 6844; Pope's Dig., § 4570; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-619.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-229-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 229 / Section 14-229-103
Termination of water service - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality owning or operating a public sewer system or sewer improvement district that provides sewer service to its citizens may request a water association, a water improvement district, or a water authority that provides the water service to terminate the water service to a resident who is delinquent at least thirty (30) days in making payment to the municipality for sewer service or solid waste service. (b) The water association, water improvement district, or water authority shall send notice to a person who is delinquent in making payments for sewer service or solid waste service of the date the water service will be terminated and shall terminate the water service upon that date unless the balance due the municipality for sewer service or solid waste service is paid. (c) The water association, water improvement district, or water authority shall terminate the water service upon certification by the municipality that the person: (1) Is more than thirty (30) days delinquent in making payments for sewer service or solid waste service; and (2) Has been sent notice of the termination of the water service as required under subsection (b) of this section. (d) As used in this section, "water authority" means the public body politic and governmental entity organized under the Water Authority Act, § 4-35-101 et seq. Acts 1995, No. 717, § 1; 2009, No. 195, § 1.

(a) A municipality owning or operating a public sewer system or sewer improvement district that provides sewer service to its citizens may request a water association, a water improvement district, or a water authority that provides the water service to terminate the water service to a resident who is delinquent at least thirty (30) days in making payment to the municipality for sewer service or solid waste service.

(b) The water association, water improvement district, or water authority shall send notice to a person who is delinquent in making payments for sewer service or solid waste service of the date the water service will be terminated and shall terminate the water service upon that date unless the balance due the municipality for sewer service or solid waste service is paid.

(c) The water association, water improvement district, or water authority shall terminate the water service upon certification by the municipality that the person: (1) Is more than thirty (30) days delinquent in making payments for sewer service or solid waste service; and (2) Has been sent notice of the termination of the water service as required under subsection (b) of this section.

(1) Is more than thirty (30) days delinquent in making payments for sewer service or solid waste service; and

(2) Has been sent notice of the termination of the water service as required under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) As used in this section, "water authority" means the public body politic and governmental entity organized under the Water Authority Act, § 4-35-101 et seq.

Acts 1995, No. 717, § 1; 2009, No. 195, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-421 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-56-421
Enforcement of ordinances and regulations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Violations of any provision of ordinances and regulations adopted to carry out the intent of plans shall be considered a misdemeanor. (2) Each day's violation shall be considered a separate offense. (b) (1) The legislative body may enjoin any individual or property owner who is in violation of a planning ordinance to prevent or correct the violation. (2) Any individual aggrieved by a violation of the ordinance may request an injunction against any individual or property owner in violation of the ordinance, or may mandamus any official to enforce the provisions of the ordinance. Acts 1957, No. 186, § 5; 1965, No. 134, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2829.

(a) (1) Violations of any provision of ordinances and regulations adopted to carry out the intent of plans shall be considered a misdemeanor. (2) Each day's violation shall be considered a separate offense.

(1) Violations of any provision of ordinances and regulations adopted to carry out the intent of plans shall be considered a misdemeanor.

(2) Each day's violation shall be considered a separate offense.

(b) (1) The legislative body may enjoin any individual or property owner who is in violation of a planning ordinance to prevent or correct the violation. (2) Any individual aggrieved by a violation of the ordinance may request an injunction against any individual or property owner in violation of the ordinance, or may mandamus any official to enforce the provisions of the ordinance.

(1) The legislative body may enjoin any individual or property owner who is in violation of a planning ordinance to prevent or correct the violation.

(2) Any individual aggrieved by a violation of the ordinance may request an injunction against any individual or property owner in violation of the ordinance, or may mandamus any official to enforce the provisions of the ordinance.

Acts 1957, No. 186, § 5; 1965, No. 134, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2829.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-78-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 78 / Section 14-78-105
Obligations may be secured by mortgage lien
Status: in_force

(a) The ordinance or short-term financing agreement may impose or authorize the imposition of a forecloseable mortgage lien upon the property financed or refinanced, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of obligations issued under this chapter. (b) The nature and extent of the mortgage lien may be controlled by the ordinance or short-term financing agreement, including provisions pertaining to the release of all or part of the land, buildings, facilities, and equipment from the mortgage lien, the priority of the mortgage lien in the event of successive issues of obligations, and authorizing any owner of obligations, or a trustee on behalf of all owners, either at law or in equity, to enforce the mortgage lien and, by proper suit, compel the performance of the duties of the officials of the issuer set forth in this chapter, the ordinance or short-term financing agreement authorizing the securing of the obligations. (c) Obligations which are discharged or are secured by deposit in irrevocable trust shall not be taken into account in determining the aggregate principal amount outstanding for the purpose of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 78, § 2. Acts 2001, No. 1808, § 5.

(a) The ordinance or short-term financing agreement may impose or authorize the imposition of a forecloseable mortgage lien upon the property financed or refinanced, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of obligations issued under this chapter.

(b) The nature and extent of the mortgage lien may be controlled by the ordinance or short-term financing agreement, including provisions pertaining to the release of all or part of the land, buildings, facilities, and equipment from the mortgage lien, the priority of the mortgage lien in the event of successive issues of obligations, and authorizing any owner of obligations, or a trustee on behalf of all owners, either at law or in equity, to enforce the mortgage lien and, by proper suit, compel the performance of the duties of the officials of the issuer set forth in this chapter, the ordinance or short-term financing agreement authorizing the securing of the obligations.

(c) Obligations which are discharged or are secured by deposit in irrevocable trust shall not be taken into account in determining the aggregate principal amount outstanding for the purpose of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 78, § 2.

Acts 2001, No. 1808, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-303-403 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 303 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-303-403
Use of revenues
Status: in_force

(a) The tollway project revenues are to be used solely as authorized in this chapter. (b) The tollway project revenues shall be used: (1) To pay the reasonable expenses of maintenance, repair, and operation of the tollway project involved, including, without limitation, reimbursing of any state or United States agency or department for expenses paid or incurred for maintenance, repair, or operation of the tollway project involved; (2) To pay the principal of, and interest on, all revenue bonds issued for financing the cost of the tollway project involved as the principal and interest become due, including the original issue or issues, bonds issued for reconstruction and extension, and refunding bonds, as in this chapter authorized; (3) For the creation of such maintenance and debt service reserves as the authority involved may determine and specify in the trust indenture securing the revenue bonds involved; and (4) For the redemption of bonds prior to maturity, if provision is made for redemption, all as shall be specified in detail in the trust indenture securing the revenue bonds involved. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2611.

(a) The tollway project revenues are to be used solely as authorized in this chapter.

(b) The tollway project revenues shall be used: (1) To pay the reasonable expenses of maintenance, repair, and operation of the tollway project involved, including, without limitation, reimbursing of any state or United States agency or department for expenses paid or incurred for maintenance, repair, or operation of the tollway project involved; (2) To pay the principal of, and interest on, all revenue bonds issued for financing the cost of the tollway project involved as the principal and interest become due, including the original issue or issues, bonds issued for reconstruction and extension, and refunding bonds, as in this chapter authorized; (3) For the creation of such maintenance and debt service reserves as the authority involved may determine and specify in the trust indenture securing the revenue bonds involved; and (4) For the redemption of bonds prior to maturity, if provision is made for redemption, all as shall be specified in detail in the trust indenture securing the revenue bonds involved.

(1) To pay the reasonable expenses of maintenance, repair, and operation of the tollway project involved, including, without limitation, reimbursing of any state or United States agency or department for expenses paid or incurred for maintenance, repair, or operation of the tollway project involved;

(2) To pay the principal of, and interest on, all revenue bonds issued for financing the cost of the tollway project involved as the principal and interest become due, including the original issue or issues, bonds issued for reconstruction and extension, and refunding bonds, as in this chapter authorized;

(3) For the creation of such maintenance and debt service reserves as the authority involved may determine and specify in the trust indenture securing the revenue bonds involved; and

(4) For the redemption of bonds prior to maturity, if provision is made for redemption, all as shall be specified in detail in the trust indenture securing the revenue bonds involved.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2611.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-502 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-164-502
Legislative findings and determinations
Status: in_force

It is found and declared by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that: (1) (A) This state's program for industrial and economic development and the financing thereof is inadequate; and (B) As a result, there are inadequate opportunities for employment of its inhabitants in industry and industry is not able to adequately replace, retool, or modernize with new technology, existing facilities; and (2) The securing and developing of industry upon terms and under conditions competitive with those available in other states is essential to the economic growth and development of this state; and (3) The economic and other benefits to the state and its people resulting from economic development are essential to the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Arkansas; and (4) Preserving and maintaining economic activity and the securing and developing of industry are essential public purposes serving to benefit the people of Arkansas; and (5) The issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness under the provisions of this subchapter will promote the economic welfare of this state and its people and is for a public purpose. Acts 1985, No. 1017, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1272.

It is found and declared by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that:

(1) (A) This state's program for industrial and economic development and the financing thereof is inadequate; and (B) As a result, there are inadequate opportunities for employment of its inhabitants in industry and industry is not able to adequately replace, retool, or modernize with new technology, existing facilities; and

(A) This state's program for industrial and economic development and the financing thereof is inadequate; and

(B) As a result, there are inadequate opportunities for employment of its inhabitants in industry and industry is not able to adequately replace, retool, or modernize with new technology, existing facilities; and

(2) The securing and developing of industry upon terms and under conditions competitive with those available in other states is essential to the economic growth and development of this state; and

(3) The economic and other benefits to the state and its people resulting from economic development are essential to the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Arkansas; and

(4) Preserving and maintaining economic activity and the securing and developing of industry are essential public purposes serving to benefit the people of Arkansas; and

(5) The issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness under the provisions of this subchapter will promote the economic welfare of this state and its people and is for a public purpose.

Acts 1985, No. 1017, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1272.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-338 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-164-338
Alternative to issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) If a legislative body determines that a sales and use tax of one percent (1%) or less authorized by § 14-164-327 would, if levied for no longer than twenty-four (24) months, produce sufficient revenue to finance capital improvements of a public nature without resorting to a bond issue, the legislative body may dispense with the issuance of bonds, levy the tax for no longer than twenty-four (24) months, and appropriate the resulting revenues, subject to Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, § 4, paragraphs 2-4, provided: (1) A majority of the qualified electors of the county or municipality voting on the question at a general or special election shall have approved the tax and the purpose of the capital improvements; and (2) The revenues from the tax are expended solely for the purpose authorized by the electorate. (b) The portion of the tax authorized by § 14-164-327 which is not utilized under this section may be used as otherwise provided in this subchapter. (c) This section does not preclude or affect the ability of a municipality or county to levy a sales and use tax beyond the twenty-four-month period, unless so restricted on the ballot, or for less than the twenty-four-month period, if stated on the ballot, under § 26-74-201 et seq., §§ 26-74-301 - 26-74-319 , § 26-75-201 et seq., §§ 26-75-301 - 26-75-318 , and the Local Sales and Use Tax Economic Development Project Funding Act, § 26-82-101 et seq., and use all or a portion of the proceeds to finance capital improvements of a public nature, with or without issuing bonds and with or without an election approving the use of the tax collections for capital improvements. (d) This section does not limit the authority of municipalities and counties to levy taxes for twenty-four (24) months only under § 26-74-201 et seq., §§ 26-74-301 - 26-74-319 , § 26-75-201 et seq., §§ 26-75-301 - 26-75-318 , and the Local Sales and Use Tax Economic Development Project Funding Act, § 26-82-101 et seq., and use the proceeds to finance capital improvements, and the General Assembly determines that § 26-74-201 et seq., §§ 26-74-301 - 26-74-319 , § 26-75-201 et seq., §§ 26-75-301 - 26-75-318 , and the Local Sales and Use Tax Economic Development Project Funding Act, § 26-82-101 et seq., each provide for the levy of up to a one percent (1%) sales and use tax and the use for any purpose for which the general funds of the municipality or county may be used unless restricted on the ballot to a specified purpose. (e) The revenues derived from this tax may also be used to retire existing bonds issued for the acquisition, renovation, or construction of capital improvements. Acts 1988 (4th Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 1; 1989, No. 458, § 1; 1991, No. 765, § 4; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 36, § 1; 1993, No. 1014, § 1; 1999, No. 1324, § 1; Acts 2011, No. 828, § 4.

(a) If a legislative body determines that a sales and use tax of one percent (1%) or less authorized by § 14-164-327 would, if levied for no longer than twenty-four (24) months, produce sufficient revenue to finance capital improvements of a public nature without resorting to a bond issue, the legislative body may dispense with the issuance of bonds, levy the tax for no longer than twenty-four (24) months, and appropriate the resulting revenues, subject to Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, § 4, paragraphs 2-4, provided: (1) A majority of the qualified electors of the county or municipality voting on the question at a general or special election shall have approved the tax and the purpose of the capital improvements; and (2) The revenues from the tax are expended solely for the purpose authorized by the electorate.

(1) A majority of the qualified electors of the county or municipality voting on the question at a general or special election shall have approved the tax and the purpose of the capital improvements; and

(2) The revenues from the tax are expended solely for the purpose authorized by the electorate.

(b) The portion of the tax authorized by § 14-164-327 which is not utilized under this section may be used as otherwise provided in this subchapter.

(c) This section does not preclude or affect the ability of a municipality or county to levy a sales and use tax beyond the twenty-four-month period, unless so restricted on the ballot, or for less than the twenty-four-month period, if stated on the ballot, under § 26-74-201 et seq., §§ 26-74-301 - 26-74-319 , § 26-75-201 et seq., §§ 26-75-301 - 26-75-318 , and the Local Sales and Use Tax Economic Development Project Funding Act, § 26-82-101 et seq., and use all or a portion of the proceeds to finance capital improvements of a public nature, with or without issuing bonds and with or without an election approving the use of the tax collections for capital improvements.

(d) This section does not limit the authority of municipalities and counties to levy taxes for twenty-four (24) months only under § 26-74-201 et seq., §§ 26-74-301 - 26-74-319 , § 26-75-201 et seq., §§ 26-75-301 - 26-75-318 , and the Local Sales and Use Tax Economic Development Project Funding Act, § 26-82-101 et seq., and use the proceeds to finance capital improvements, and the General Assembly determines that § 26-74-201 et seq., §§ 26-74-301 - 26-74-319 , § 26-75-201 et seq., §§ 26-75-301 - 26-75-318 , and the Local Sales and Use Tax Economic Development Project Funding Act, § 26-82-101 et seq., each provide for the levy of up to a one percent (1%) sales and use tax and the use for any purpose for which the general funds of the municipality or county may be used unless restricted on the ballot to a specified purpose.

(e) The revenues derived from this tax may also be used to retire existing bonds issued for the acquisition, renovation, or construction of capital improvements.

Acts 1988 (4th Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 1; 1989, No. 458, § 1; 1991, No. 765, § 4; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 36, § 1; 1993, No. 1014, § 1; 1999, No. 1324, § 1; Acts 2011, No. 828, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-117-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 117 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-117-204
Notice and hearing
Status: in_force

(a) The chancery or circuit clerk shall give notice by publication for two (2) weeks in some newspaper published and having a general circulation in the county calling upon all persons owning property within the proposed district to appear before the court on some day to be fixed by the court to show cause in favor of or against the establishment of the district. If the court deems it to the best interest of the owners of real property within the proposed district that the district shall become a district under the terms of this chapter, it shall make an order upon its records establishing the property as a district subject to all the terms and provisions of this chapter. (b) Any owner of real property within the territory of the proposed district may petition the court to exclude his property. (c) If the court finds that the real property would not be benefited by the improvements of the proposed district, the court, in its order, shall exclude the real property of the petitioner or petitioners from the district. However, lands shall be excluded for irrigation purposes by the order of the court upon a showing that the land is supplied by adequate irrigation from surface sources or other sources existing at time of order creating the district and, provided further, that lands so excluded shall be subordinate to all lands within the irrigation district should water from the irrigation works be desired at a later date. Acts 1949, No. 329, § 5; 1957, No. 171, § 4; 1963, No. 37, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-905.

(a) The chancery or circuit clerk shall give notice by publication for two (2) weeks in some newspaper published and having a general circulation in the county calling upon all persons owning property within the proposed district to appear before the court on some day to be fixed by the court to show cause in favor of or against the establishment of the district. If the court deems it to the best interest of the owners of real property within the proposed district that the district shall become a district under the terms of this chapter, it shall make an order upon its records establishing the property as a district subject to all the terms and provisions of this chapter.

(b) Any owner of real property within the territory of the proposed district may petition the court to exclude his property.

(c) If the court finds that the real property would not be benefited by the improvements of the proposed district, the court, in its order, shall exclude the real property of the petitioner or petitioners from the district. However, lands shall be excluded for irrigation purposes by the order of the court upon a showing that the land is supplied by adequate irrigation from surface sources or other sources existing at time of order creating the district and, provided further, that lands so excluded shall be subordinate to all lands within the irrigation district should water from the irrigation works be desired at a later date.

Acts 1949, No. 329, § 5; 1957, No. 171, § 4; 1963, No. 37, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-186-308 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 186 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-186-308
Payment of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Revenue bonds issued under this subchapter shall not be general obligations of the municipality but shall be special obligations. In no event shall the revenue bonds constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. (2) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under the provisions of this subchapter and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within any constitutional or statutory limitation. (b) The principal of, and interest on, the bonds shall be secured by a pledge of, and be payable from, all, or any part, of the revenues derived from the use of port authority facilities including without limitation: (1) Revenues derived from rates and charges imposed and maintained for the use of port authority facilities; and (2) Lease rentals under leases or payments under security agreements or other instruments entered into under this subchapter. Acts 1937, No. 231, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 9709; Acts 1947, No. 189, § 3; 1967, No. 69, § 1; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 1; 1973, No. 87, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2704.

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

(1) Revenue bonds issued under this subchapter shall not be general obligations of the municipality but shall be special obligations. In no event shall the revenue bonds constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.

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

(b) The principal of, and interest on, the bonds shall be secured by a pledge of, and be payable from, all, or any part, of the revenues derived from the use of port authority facilities including without limitation: (1) Revenues derived from rates and charges imposed and maintained for the use of port authority facilities; and (2) Lease rentals under leases or payments under security agreements or other instruments entered into under this subchapter.

(1) Revenues derived from rates and charges imposed and maintained for the use of port authority facilities; and

(2) Lease rentals under leases or payments under security agreements or other instruments entered into under this subchapter.

Acts 1937, No. 231, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 9709; Acts 1947, No. 189, § 3; 1967, No. 69, § 1; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 54, § 1; 1973, No. 87, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2704.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-300-208 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 300 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-300-208
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 326,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1875, No. 126, § 7, p. 258; C. & M. Dig., § 831; Pope's Dig., § 968; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1516.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 326,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1875, No. 126, § 7, p. 258; C. & M. Dig., § 831; Pope's Dig., § 968; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1516.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-320 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-120-320
Collectors
Status: in_force

(a) The qualified and acting tax collectors of levee districts, drainage districts, or levee and drainage districts which may hereafter avail themselves of the powers, authority and benefits conferred by this subchapter, are charged with the duty of collecting the annual tax levied under the provisions of this subchapter. (b) The collectors shall collect the tax herein provided to be levied at the same time and in the same manner as is now fixed by law and shall receive compensation therefor as the board of directors of the district may provide. Acts 1961, No. 20, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-851.

(a) The qualified and acting tax collectors of levee districts, drainage districts, or levee and drainage districts which may hereafter avail themselves of the powers, authority and benefits conferred by this subchapter, are charged with the duty of collecting the annual tax levied under the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) The collectors shall collect the tax herein provided to be levied at the same time and in the same manner as is now fixed by law and shall receive compensation therefor as the board of directors of the district may provide.

Acts 1961, No. 20, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-851.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-163-216 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 163 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-163-216
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds may be issued under this subchapter for the purpose of refunding any bonds theretofore issued under this subchapter. (b) Refunding bonds may be issued alone or combined with bonds issued under this subchapter into a single issue for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds and for the purpose of accomplishing any authorized purpose or power. (c) (1) When refunding bonds are issued, the bonds may be either sold or delivered in exchange for the outstanding bonds being refunded. (2) If sold, the proceeds may either be applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded, or the proceeds may be deposited in escrow for the retirement of them. (d) All refunding bonds shall be, in all respects, authorized, issued, and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this subchapter and shall have all the attributes of these bonds. (e) If refunding bonds alone are being issued which have the same maturity years as the bonds being refunded and to which the same special continuing annual tax theretofore voted for the bonds being refunded is to be pledged, no petition need be filed and no election need be held prior to the governing body authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds by ordinance as prescribed in this subchapter. 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) Bonds may be issued under this subchapter for the purpose of refunding any bonds theretofore issued under this subchapter.

(b) Refunding bonds may be issued alone or combined with bonds issued under this subchapter into a single issue for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds and for the purpose of accomplishing any authorized purpose or power.

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

(1) When refunding bonds are issued, the bonds may be either sold or delivered in exchange for the outstanding bonds being refunded.

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

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

(e) If refunding bonds alone are being issued which have the same maturity years as the bonds being refunded and to which the same special continuing annual tax theretofore voted for the bonds being refunded is to be pledged, no petition need be filed and no election need be held prior to the governing body authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds by ordinance as prescribed in this subchapter.

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. § 14-316-301 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 316 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-316-301
Construction
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be liberally construed to give the assessment and tax list the effect of bona fide mortgages for a valuable consideration, and to give a first lien upon the lands and real property as against all persons, firms, or corporations having an interest therein. Acts 1939, No. 56, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1209.

This subchapter shall be liberally construed to give the assessment and tax list the effect of bona fide mortgages for a valuable consideration, and to give a first lien upon the lands and real property as against all persons, firms, or corporations having an interest therein.

Acts 1939, No. 56, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1209.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-47-137 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 47 / Section 14-47-137
Prohibited actions by officers or employees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An officer or employee elected or appointed in any city shall not be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract or job for work or materials, or the profits, or service to be furnished or performed for the city unless the board of directors of the city has enacted an ordinance specifically permitting an officer or employee to conduct business with the city and prescribing the extent of this authority. (2) The prohibition under subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to contracts for the furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services to be performed for a municipality by a: (A) Corporation in which an officer does not hold any executive or managerial office or by a corporation in which a controlling interest is held by stockholders who are not officers or employees; or (B) Volunteer who has been appointed to a municipal board, municipal commission, or municipal task force. (b) (1) An officer or employee shall not accept or receive, directly or indirectly, any frank, pass, free ticket, or free service from any person, firm, or corporation operating within the territorial limits of the city any public transportation service, gas works, waterworks, electric light or power plant, heating plant, telegraph line or telephone exchange, or other business acting or operating under a public franchise of the city; nor shall an officer or employee accept or receive, directly or indirectly, from any person, firm, or corporation, or its agents, any other service upon terms more favorable than those granted to the public generally. (2) The prohibition of free transportation under subdivision (b)(1) of this section does not apply to police officers or firefighters in uniform, nor shall any free service to city officials heretofore provided by franchise or ordinance be affected by this subsection. (c) A person violating this section is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in a sum of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), and every such contract or agreement is void. Amended by Act 2023, No. 203,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1921, No. 99, § 16; Pope's Dig., § 10104; Acts 1957, No. 8, § 10; 1983, No. 650, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-716; Acts 2011, No. 801, § 1.

(a) (1) An officer or employee elected or appointed in any city shall not be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract or job for work or materials, or the profits, or service to be furnished or performed for the city unless the board of directors of the city has enacted an ordinance specifically permitting an officer or employee to conduct business with the city and prescribing the extent of this authority. (2) The prohibition under subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to contracts for the furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services to be performed for a municipality by a: (A) Corporation in which an officer does not hold any executive or managerial office or by a corporation in which a controlling interest is held by stockholders who are not officers or employees; or (B) Volunteer who has been appointed to a municipal board, municipal commission, or municipal task force.

(1) An officer or employee elected or appointed in any city shall not be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract or job for work or materials, or the profits, or service to be furnished or performed for the city unless the board of directors of the city has enacted an ordinance specifically permitting an officer or employee to conduct business with the city and prescribing the extent of this authority.

(2) The prohibition under subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to contracts for the furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services to be performed for a municipality by a: (A) Corporation in which an officer does not hold any executive or managerial office or by a corporation in which a controlling interest is held by stockholders who are not officers or employees; or (B) Volunteer who has been appointed to a municipal board, municipal commission, or municipal task force.

(A) Corporation in which an officer does not hold any executive or managerial office or by a corporation in which a controlling interest is held by stockholders who are not officers or employees; or

(B) Volunteer who has been appointed to a municipal board, municipal commission, or municipal task force.

(b) (1) An officer or employee shall not accept or receive, directly or indirectly, any frank, pass, free ticket, or free service from any person, firm, or corporation operating within the territorial limits of the city any public transportation service, gas works, waterworks, electric light or power plant, heating plant, telegraph line or telephone exchange, or other business acting or operating under a public franchise of the city; nor shall an officer or employee accept or receive, directly or indirectly, from any person, firm, or corporation, or its agents, any other service upon terms more favorable than those granted to the public generally. (2) The prohibition of free transportation under subdivision (b)(1) of this section does not apply to police officers or firefighters in uniform, nor shall any free service to city officials heretofore provided by franchise or ordinance be affected by this subsection.

(1) An officer or employee shall not accept or receive, directly or indirectly, any frank, pass, free ticket, or free service from any person, firm, or corporation operating within the territorial limits of the city any public transportation service, gas works, waterworks, electric light or power plant, heating plant, telegraph line or telephone exchange, or other business acting or operating under a public franchise of the city; nor shall an officer or employee accept or receive, directly or indirectly, from any person, firm, or corporation, or its agents, any other service upon terms more favorable than those granted to the public generally.

(2) The prohibition of free transportation under subdivision (b)(1) of this section does not apply to police officers or firefighters in uniform, nor shall any free service to city officials heretofore provided by franchise or ordinance be affected by this subsection.

(c) A person violating this section is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in a sum of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), and every such contract or agreement is void.

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

Acts 1921, No. 99, § 16; Pope's Dig., § 10104; Acts 1957, No. 8, § 10; 1983, No. 650, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-716; Acts 2011, No. 801, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-43-409 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-43-409
Compensation of officers generally
Status: in_force

Any officer provided for in this subtitle, and by ordinance of any city under this subtitle, shall receive such salary as the council of any city may designate, and in no instance shall he or she receive an additional compensation by way of fees, fines, or perquisites. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 51, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7693; Pope's Dig., § 9836; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1025; Acts 2007, No. 663, § 17.

Any officer provided for in this subtitle, and by ordinance of any city under this subtitle, shall receive such salary as the council of any city may designate, and in no instance shall he or she receive an additional compensation by way of fees, fines, or perquisites.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 51, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7693; Pope's Dig., § 9836; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1025; Acts 2007, No. 663, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-206 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-169-206
Validating provisions
Status: in_force

(a) The establishment and organization of housing authorities pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, together with all proceedings, acts, and things heretofore undertaken, performed, or done with reference thereto, are validated, ratified, confirmed, approved, and declared legal in all respects, notwithstanding any defect or irregularity in them or any want of statutory authority. (b) All contracts, agreements, obligations, and undertakings of housing authorities heretofore entered into relating to financing or aiding in the development, construction, maintenance, or operation of any housing projects or to obtaining aid for them from the United States, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, loan and annual contributions contracts, leases with the United States, agreements with municipalities, counties, or other public bodies, including agreements which are pledged or authorized to be pledged for the protection of the holders of any notes or bonds issued by authorities or which are otherwise made a part of the contract with the holders of notes or bonds, relating to cooperation and contributions in aid of projects, payments, if any, in lieu of taxes, furnishing of services and facilities, and the elimination of unsafe and insanitary dwellings, and contracts for the construction of housing projects, together with all proceedings, acts, and things heretofore undertaken, performed, or done with reference to them, are validated, ratified, confirmed, approved, and declared legal in all respects, notwithstanding any defect or irregularity in them or any want of statutory authority. (c) All proceedings, acts, and things heretofore undertaken, performed, or done in or for the authorization, issuance, sale, execution, and delivery of notes and bonds by housing authorities for the purpose of financing or aiding in the development or construction of housing projects, and all notes and bonds heretofore issued by authorities, are validated, ratified, confirmed, approved, and declared legal in all respects, notwithstanding any defect or irregularity in them or any want of statutory authority. Acts 1941, No. 410, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3035 -- 19-3037.

(a) The establishment and organization of housing authorities pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, together with all proceedings, acts, and things heretofore undertaken, performed, or done with reference thereto, are validated, ratified, confirmed, approved, and declared legal in all respects, notwithstanding any defect or irregularity in them or any want of statutory authority.

(b) All contracts, agreements, obligations, and undertakings of housing authorities heretofore entered into relating to financing or aiding in the development, construction, maintenance, or operation of any housing projects or to obtaining aid for them from the United States, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, loan and annual contributions contracts, leases with the United States, agreements with municipalities, counties, or other public bodies, including agreements which are pledged or authorized to be pledged for the protection of the holders of any notes or bonds issued by authorities or which are otherwise made a part of the contract with the holders of notes or bonds, relating to cooperation and contributions in aid of projects, payments, if any, in lieu of taxes, furnishing of services and facilities, and the elimination of unsafe and insanitary dwellings, and contracts for the construction of housing projects, together with all proceedings, acts, and things heretofore undertaken, performed, or done with reference to them, are validated, ratified, confirmed, approved, and declared legal in all respects, notwithstanding any defect or irregularity in them or any want of statutory authority.

(c) All proceedings, acts, and things heretofore undertaken, performed, or done in or for the authorization, issuance, sale, execution, and delivery of notes and bonds by housing authorities for the purpose of financing or aiding in the development or construction of housing projects, and all notes and bonds heretofore issued by authorities, are validated, ratified, confirmed, approved, and declared legal in all respects, notwithstanding any defect or irregularity in them or any want of statutory authority.

Acts 1941, No. 410, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3035 -- 19-3037.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-303-510 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 303 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-303-510
Revenue bonds made securities
Status: in_force

(a) Revenue bonds issued under the authority of this chapter are made securities in which all insurance companies, trust companies, banks, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees, and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them. (b) The revenue bonds are made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with, and received by, any state or municipal officer or any agency or political subdivision of this state for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of this state is now or may hereafter be authorized by law. (c) Any municipality or county; any board, commission, or other authority established by any such municipality or county, or the boards of trustees, respectively, of any retirement fund or retirement system created by, or pursuant to, authority conferred by the General Assembly may, in its discretion, invest any of its funds not immediately needed for its purposes in bonds issued under the authority of this chapter. Bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall be eligible to secure the deposit of public funds. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2616.

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

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

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

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2616.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-48-112 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 48 / Section 14-48-112
Assistant mayor or vice mayor
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board of directors shall elect from its membership an assistant mayor or vice mayor who shall serve in that capacity for two (2) years or until his or her tenure of office as a director expires, whichever is shorter. (2) The assistant mayor or vice mayor shall not be prohibited from serving in that capacity for more than one (1) term. (b) (1) The assistant mayor or vice mayor shall act as mayor during the absence or disability of the mayor. (2) (A) If a vacancy in the office of mayor occurs, the assistant mayor or vice mayor shall perform the duties of mayor until a successor mayor is elected. (B) (i) If the mayor is continuously absent or disabled for more than six (6) months, his or her office will automatically become vacant, and a successor mayor shall be elected. (ii) (a) A certificate of the city clerk or recorder recorded in the record of the proceedings of the board as to the absence or disability of the mayor or as to any vacancy in the office of mayor may be relied upon by all persons dealing with the municipality as conclusive evidence of the assistant mayor's or vice mayor's authority to assume the powers of the mayor. (b) (1) Where any such certificate is so recorded, upon the termination of the absence or disability of the mayor and the resumption by him or her of his or her official duties, the city clerk or recorder shall record in the records of the board a separate certificate attesting that fact. (2) This separate certificate shall show the date of the termination of absence or disability and resumption of duties. Acts 1967, No. 36, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-808; Acts 2009, No. 27, § 2.

(a) (1) The board of directors shall elect from its membership an assistant mayor or vice mayor who shall serve in that capacity for two (2) years or until his or her tenure of office as a director expires, whichever is shorter. (2) The assistant mayor or vice mayor shall not be prohibited from serving in that capacity for more than one (1) term.

(1) The board of directors shall elect from its membership an assistant mayor or vice mayor who shall serve in that capacity for two (2) years or until his or her tenure of office as a director expires, whichever is shorter.

(2) The assistant mayor or vice mayor shall not be prohibited from serving in that capacity for more than one (1) term.

(b) (1) The assistant mayor or vice mayor shall act as mayor during the absence or disability of the mayor. (2) (A) If a vacancy in the office of mayor occurs, the assistant mayor or vice mayor shall perform the duties of mayor until a successor mayor is elected. (B) (i) If the mayor is continuously absent or disabled for more than six (6) months, his or her office will automatically become vacant, and a successor mayor shall be elected. (ii) (a) A certificate of the city clerk or recorder recorded in the record of the proceedings of the board as to the absence or disability of the mayor or as to any vacancy in the office of mayor may be relied upon by all persons dealing with the municipality as conclusive evidence of the assistant mayor's or vice mayor's authority to assume the powers of the mayor. (b) (1) Where any such certificate is so recorded, upon the termination of the absence or disability of the mayor and the resumption by him or her of his or her official duties, the city clerk or recorder shall record in the records of the board a separate certificate attesting that fact. (2) This separate certificate shall show the date of the termination of absence or disability and resumption of duties.

(1) The assistant mayor or vice mayor shall act as mayor during the absence or disability of the mayor.

(2) (A) If a vacancy in the office of mayor occurs, the assistant mayor or vice mayor shall perform the duties of mayor until a successor mayor is elected. (B) (i) If the mayor is continuously absent or disabled for more than six (6) months, his or her office will automatically become vacant, and a successor mayor shall be elected. (ii) (a) A certificate of the city clerk or recorder recorded in the record of the proceedings of the board as to the absence or disability of the mayor or as to any vacancy in the office of mayor may be relied upon by all persons dealing with the municipality as conclusive evidence of the assistant mayor's or vice mayor's authority to assume the powers of the mayor. (b) (1) Where any such certificate is so recorded, upon the termination of the absence or disability of the mayor and the resumption by him or her of his or her official duties, the city clerk or recorder shall record in the records of the board a separate certificate attesting that fact. (2) This separate certificate shall show the date of the termination of absence or disability and resumption of duties.

(A) If a vacancy in the office of mayor occurs, the assistant mayor or vice mayor shall perform the duties of mayor until a successor mayor is elected.

(B) (i) If the mayor is continuously absent or disabled for more than six (6) months, his or her office will automatically become vacant, and a successor mayor shall be elected. (ii) (a) A certificate of the city clerk or recorder recorded in the record of the proceedings of the board as to the absence or disability of the mayor or as to any vacancy in the office of mayor may be relied upon by all persons dealing with the municipality as conclusive evidence of the assistant mayor's or vice mayor's authority to assume the powers of the mayor. (b) (1) Where any such certificate is so recorded, upon the termination of the absence or disability of the mayor and the resumption by him or her of his or her official duties, the city clerk or recorder shall record in the records of the board a separate certificate attesting that fact. (2) This separate certificate shall show the date of the termination of absence or disability and resumption of duties.

(i) If the mayor is continuously absent or disabled for more than six (6) months, his or her office will automatically become vacant, and a successor mayor shall be elected.

(ii) (a) A certificate of the city clerk or recorder recorded in the record of the proceedings of the board as to the absence or disability of the mayor or as to any vacancy in the office of mayor may be relied upon by all persons dealing with the municipality as conclusive evidence of the assistant mayor's or vice mayor's authority to assume the powers of the mayor. (b) (1) Where any such certificate is so recorded, upon the termination of the absence or disability of the mayor and the resumption by him or her of his or her official duties, the city clerk or recorder shall record in the records of the board a separate certificate attesting that fact. (2) This separate certificate shall show the date of the termination of absence or disability and resumption of duties.

(a) A certificate of the city clerk or recorder recorded in the record of the proceedings of the board as to the absence or disability of the mayor or as to any vacancy in the office of mayor may be relied upon by all persons dealing with the municipality as conclusive evidence of the assistant mayor's or vice mayor's authority to assume the powers of the mayor.

(b) (1) Where any such certificate is so recorded, upon the termination of the absence or disability of the mayor and the resumption by him or her of his or her official duties, the city clerk or recorder shall record in the records of the board a separate certificate attesting that fact. (2) This separate certificate shall show the date of the termination of absence or disability and resumption of duties.

(1) Where any such certificate is so recorded, upon the termination of the absence or disability of the mayor and the resumption by him or her of his or her official duties, the city clerk or recorder shall record in the records of the board a separate certificate attesting that fact.

(2) This separate certificate shall show the date of the termination of absence or disability and resumption of duties.

Acts 1967, No. 36, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-808; Acts 2009, No. 27, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-170-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 170 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-170-204
Limitations on authority
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize any municipality or county to sell bonds or use the proceeds of them to purchase or condemn a utility plant or condemn a utility plant or distribution system owned or operated by a regulated public utility. Acts 1971, No. 380, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1813.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize any municipality or county to sell bonds or use the proceeds of them to purchase or condemn a utility plant or condemn a utility plant or distribution system owned or operated by a regulated public utility.

Acts 1971, No. 380, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1813.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-124 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-124
Annual audit
Status: in_force

At the end of each fiscal year, the commission shall cause an audit to be made of the financial affairs of the commission by a certified public accountant. Five (5) copies of the report shall be retained in the office of the commission, and there shall be made available a copy to the mayor and to each member of the city council. Acts 1957, No. 115, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4079.

At the end of each fiscal year, the commission shall cause an audit to be made of the financial affairs of the commission by a certified public accountant. Five (5) copies of the report shall be retained in the office of the commission, and there shall be made available a copy to the mayor and to each member of the city council.

Acts 1957, No. 115, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4079.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-233-118 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 233 / Section 14-233-118
Investment of public funds in bonds
Status: in_force

Any municipality, any board, commission, or other authority established by ordinance of any municipality, or the boards of trustees, respectively, of the firemen's relief and pension fund and the policemen's pension and relief fund of any municipality, or the board of trustees of any retirement system created by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, may in its discretion, invest any of its funds not immediately needed for its purposes in bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter. Bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be eligible to secure the deposit of public funds. Acts 1979, No. 699, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2744.

Any municipality, any board, commission, or other authority established by ordinance of any municipality, or the boards of trustees, respectively, of the firemen's relief and pension fund and the policemen's pension and relief fund of any municipality, or the board of trustees of any retirement system created by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, may in its discretion, invest any of its funds not immediately needed for its purposes in bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter. Bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be eligible to secure the deposit of public funds.

Acts 1979, No. 699, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2744.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-317-131 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 317 / Section 14-317-131
Preliminary expenses after failure to make improvement
Status: in_force

In case for any reason the improvement contemplated by any district organized under this chapter is not made, the preliminary expense shall be a first lien upon all the land in the district and shall be paid by a levy of a tax thereon upon the assessed value for county and state taxation, which levy shall be made by the chancery court of the county and shall be collected by a receiver to be appointed by the court. Acts 1955, No. 367, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1221.

In case for any reason the improvement contemplated by any district organized under this chapter is not made, the preliminary expense shall be a first lien upon all the land in the district and shall be paid by a levy of a tax thereon upon the assessed value for county and state taxation, which levy shall be made by the chancery court of the county and shall be collected by a receiver to be appointed by the court.

Acts 1955, No. 367, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1221.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-506 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-56-506
Duty of commission
Status: in_force

The metropolitan or regional planning commission shall have the duty and function of promoting public interest and understanding of the economic and social necessity for long-term coordinated planning for the metropolitan or regional area, but its official recommendations shall be made to the governing bodies or the county judges of the cooperating cities or counties. Acts 1955, No. 26, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2824.

The metropolitan or regional planning commission shall have the duty and function of promoting public interest and understanding of the economic and social necessity for long-term coordinated planning for the metropolitan or regional area, but its official recommendations shall be made to the governing bodies or the county judges of the cooperating cities or counties.

Acts 1955, No. 26, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2824.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-501 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-169-501
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "farmers of low income" means persons or families who, at the time of their admission to occupancy in a dwelling of a housing authority: (1) Live under unsafe or unsanitary housing conditions; (2) Derive their principal income from operating or working upon a farm; and (3) Had an aggregate average annual net income for the three (3) years preceding their admission that was less than the amount determined by the housing authority to be necessary, within its area of operation, to enable them, without financial assistance, to obtain decent, safe, and sanitary housing, without overcrowding. Acts 1941, No. 352, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3055.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "farmers of low income" means persons or families who, at the time of their admission to occupancy in a dwelling of a housing authority:

(1) Live under unsafe or unsanitary housing conditions;

(2) Derive their principal income from operating or working upon a farm; and

(3) Had an aggregate average annual net income for the three (3) years preceding their admission that was less than the amount determined by the housing authority to be necessary, within its area of operation, to enable them, without financial assistance, to obtain decent, safe, and sanitary housing, without overcrowding.

Acts 1941, No. 352, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3055.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-117-208 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 117 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-117-208
Changing district boundaries
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The holder or holders of title representing in assessed value one-half (1/2) or more of any body of lands benefited or capable of being benefited by the works of a district may petition the chancery or circuit court which established the district to change the boundaries of the district to include that body of lands. (2) Any owner of lands within the boundaries of a district may also petition the court to change the boundaries of the district to exclude such lands. (b) The petition shall describe the boundaries of the parcel or tract of land owned by the petitioner or petitioners. (c) The clerk shall give notice by publication for two (2) weeks in some newspaper published and having a general circulation in the county or counties within the district, calling upon all persons owning property within the district and, in the case of a proposed inclusion of lands, all persons owning property within the area proposed to be included to appear before the court on some day to be fixed by the court to show cause in favor of or against the inclusion or exclusion of lands of petitioners. (d) If the court deems it to be to the best interest of the district that the lands be included or excluded from the district, it shall make an appropriate order upon its records changing the boundaries of the district. (e) If the court finds that lands should be included in the district, the court shall make a finding and order as to an equitable amount to be paid by the petitioner or petitioners in lieu of the amount the petitioners or their grantors would have been required to pay to the district as assessments had the lands been included in the district at the time the district was originally formed. These amounts shall be divided into installments as the court may determine and shall be added to and be collected with any assessments subsequently levied against the assessment of benefits and shall be a part of the assessment of benefits. (f) If the court finds that lands should be excluded from the district, the court shall make a finding and order as to the amount, if any, which shall be refunded by the district to any and all persons who have paid any assessment or assessments to the district. (g) In making this determination, the court shall consider whether the parties have realized benefits from the organization and operation of the district, and the value of those benefits as determined by the court shall be deducted from the assessments paid in by the parties. (h) No land excluded from the district shall be released from any obligation to pay any valid outstanding indebtedness of the district at the time of filing the petition for exclusion unless the holders of the indebtedness shall assent to the release of the lands from such obligation. (i) All costs of the proceedings shall be assessed against the petitioners. (j) Appeals from judgments of the court made pursuant to this section shall be taken by an aggrieved party in accordance with the provisions of § 14-117-207 . Acts 1949, No. 329, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-910.

(a) (1) The holder or holders of title representing in assessed value one-half (1/2) or more of any body of lands benefited or capable of being benefited by the works of a district may petition the chancery or circuit court which established the district to change the boundaries of the district to include that body of lands. (2) Any owner of lands within the boundaries of a district may also petition the court to change the boundaries of the district to exclude such lands.

(1) The holder or holders of title representing in assessed value one-half (1/2) or more of any body of lands benefited or capable of being benefited by the works of a district may petition the chancery or circuit court which established the district to change the boundaries of the district to include that body of lands.

(2) Any owner of lands within the boundaries of a district may also petition the court to change the boundaries of the district to exclude such lands.

(b) The petition shall describe the boundaries of the parcel or tract of land owned by the petitioner or petitioners.

(c) The clerk shall give notice by publication for two (2) weeks in some newspaper published and having a general circulation in the county or counties within the district, calling upon all persons owning property within the district and, in the case of a proposed inclusion of lands, all persons owning property within the area proposed to be included to appear before the court on some day to be fixed by the court to show cause in favor of or against the inclusion or exclusion of lands of petitioners.

(d) If the court deems it to be to the best interest of the district that the lands be included or excluded from the district, it shall make an appropriate order upon its records changing the boundaries of the district.

(e) If the court finds that lands should be included in the district, the court shall make a finding and order as to an equitable amount to be paid by the petitioner or petitioners in lieu of the amount the petitioners or their grantors would have been required to pay to the district as assessments had the lands been included in the district at the time the district was originally formed. These amounts shall be divided into installments as the court may determine and shall be added to and be collected with any assessments subsequently levied against the assessment of benefits and shall be a part of the assessment of benefits.

(f) If the court finds that lands should be excluded from the district, the court shall make a finding and order as to the amount, if any, which shall be refunded by the district to any and all persons who have paid any assessment or assessments to the district.

(g) In making this determination, the court shall consider whether the parties have realized benefits from the organization and operation of the district, and the value of those benefits as determined by the court shall be deducted from the assessments paid in by the parties.

(h) No land excluded from the district shall be released from any obligation to pay any valid outstanding indebtedness of the district at the time of filing the petition for exclusion unless the holders of the indebtedness shall assent to the release of the lands from such obligation.

(i) All costs of the proceedings shall be assessed against the petitioners.

(j) Appeals from judgments of the court made pursuant to this section shall be taken by an aggrieved party in accordance with the provisions of § 14-117-207 .

Acts 1949, No. 329, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-910.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-203-107 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 203 / Section 14-203-107
Bonds - Trust indenture
Status: in_force

(a) The ordinance may provide for the execution of a trust indenture by the municipality with a bank or trust company within or without the state. (b) The trust indenture may control the priority between successive issues and may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the governing body including, without limitation, those pertaining to the custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds, the collection and disposition of revenues, the maintenance of various funds and reserves, the investing and reinvesting of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes, the nature and extent of the security, the rights, duties, and obligations of the municipality and the trustee for the holders or registered owners of the bonds, and the rights of the holders or registered owners of the bonds. (c) It shall not be necessary for the municipality to publish any trust indenture, or any security agreement or other instrument, if the ordinance authorizing the trust indenture or security agreement or other instrument is published as required by the law governing the publication of ordinances of a municipality. The ordinance advises that a copy of the trust indenture or security agreement or other instrument, as the case may be, is on file in the office of the clerk of the municipality for inspection by an interested person, and the copy of the trust indenture or security agreement or other instrument, as the case may be, is filed with the clerk of the municipality. Acts 1983, No. 441, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6003.

(a) The ordinance may provide for the execution of a trust indenture by the municipality with a bank or trust company within or without the state.

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

(c) It shall not be necessary for the municipality to publish any trust indenture, or any security agreement or other instrument, if the ordinance authorizing the trust indenture or security agreement or other instrument is published as required by the law governing the publication of ordinances of a municipality. The ordinance advises that a copy of the trust indenture or security agreement or other instrument, as the case may be, is on file in the office of the clerk of the municipality for inspection by an interested person, and the copy of the trust indenture or security agreement or other instrument, as the case may be, is filed with the clerk of the municipality.

Acts 1983, No. 441, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6003.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-25-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-25-116
Circuit clerk
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The circuit clerk shall maintain all bank accounts and records of bank accounts as prescribed by law in reference to the duties of his or her office. In addition, the circuit clerk shall maintain separate records and separate bank accounts for fee accounts and for accounts pertaining to the court. (2) The bank accounts shall be maintained as prescribed in § 14-25-102 , and the provisions of §§ 14-25-103 , 14-25-104 , 14-25-107 , and 14-25-108(a) shall apply to the accounts. (b) (1) Checks written shall be recorded in a cash disbursement journal that indicates the date, payee, check number, and amount of each check written. (2) The cash disbursement journal shall also contain the classification of the disbursement. (c) (1) Receipts shall be recorded in a cash receipts journal that indicates the: (A) Date of receipt; (B) Identification of payor; (C) Receipt number; (D) Total amount received; and (E) Classification of receipts. (2) If using mechanical receipting devices such as cash registers, the cash receipts journal shall indicate the: (A) Date of collections; (B) Tape number, if applicable; (C) Total amount collected; and (D) Classification of collections. (d) (1) The cash disbursement journal and the cash receipts journal shall be totaled monthly and on a year-to-date basis. (2) The cash disbursement journal shall be reconciled monthly to total bank disbursements as indicated on the monthly bank statements. (3) The cash receipts journal shall be reconciled monthly to total bank deposits as shown on the monthly bank statement. (e) (1) For each trust and agency account, the clerk shall establish a record showing the beginning balance, receipts, disbursements, and ending balance. (2) All transactions affecting trust accounts shall be posted on the appropriate individual trust record, in addition to being posted on the cash disbursement journal, or cash receipts journal as prescribed above. (3) (A) Monthly, the clerk shall reconcile these individual detail trust and agency records to the bank balance of the trust account. (B) Copies of such reconciliations shall be maintained and made a part of the records of the office. Acts 2009, No. 287, § 10.

(a) (1) The circuit clerk shall maintain all bank accounts and records of bank accounts as prescribed by law in reference to the duties of his or her office. In addition, the circuit clerk shall maintain separate records and separate bank accounts for fee accounts and for accounts pertaining to the court. (2) The bank accounts shall be maintained as prescribed in § 14-25-102 , and the provisions of §§ 14-25-103 , 14-25-104 , 14-25-107 , and 14-25-108(a) shall apply to the accounts.

(1) The circuit clerk shall maintain all bank accounts and records of bank accounts as prescribed by law in reference to the duties of his or her office. In addition, the circuit clerk shall maintain separate records and separate bank accounts for fee accounts and for accounts pertaining to the court.

(2) The bank accounts shall be maintained as prescribed in § 14-25-102 , and the provisions of §§ 14-25-103 , 14-25-104 , 14-25-107 , and 14-25-108(a) shall apply to the accounts.

(b) (1) Checks written shall be recorded in a cash disbursement journal that indicates the date, payee, check number, and amount of each check written. (2) The cash disbursement journal shall also contain the classification of the disbursement.

(1) Checks written shall be recorded in a cash disbursement journal that indicates the date, payee, check number, and amount of each check written.

(2) The cash disbursement journal shall also contain the classification of the disbursement.

(c) (1) Receipts shall be recorded in a cash receipts journal that indicates the: (A) Date of receipt; (B) Identification of payor; (C) Receipt number; (D) Total amount received; and (E) Classification of receipts. (2) If using mechanical receipting devices such as cash registers, the cash receipts journal shall indicate the: (A) Date of collections; (B) Tape number, if applicable; (C) Total amount collected; and (D) Classification of collections.

(1) Receipts shall be recorded in a cash receipts journal that indicates the: (A) Date of receipt; (B) Identification of payor; (C) Receipt number; (D) Total amount received; and (E) Classification of receipts.

(A) Date of receipt;

(B) Identification of payor;

(C) Receipt number;

(D) Total amount received; and

(E) Classification of receipts.

(2) If using mechanical receipting devices such as cash registers, the cash receipts journal shall indicate the: (A) Date of collections; (B) Tape number, if applicable; (C) Total amount collected; and (D) Classification of collections.

(A) Date of collections;

(B) Tape number, if applicable;

(C) Total amount collected; and

(D) Classification of collections.

(d) (1) The cash disbursement journal and the cash receipts journal shall be totaled monthly and on a year-to-date basis. (2) The cash disbursement journal shall be reconciled monthly to total bank disbursements as indicated on the monthly bank statements. (3) The cash receipts journal shall be reconciled monthly to total bank deposits as shown on the monthly bank statement.

(1) The cash disbursement journal and the cash receipts journal shall be totaled monthly and on a year-to-date basis.

(2) The cash disbursement journal shall be reconciled monthly to total bank disbursements as indicated on the monthly bank statements.

(3) The cash receipts journal shall be reconciled monthly to total bank deposits as shown on the monthly bank statement.

(e) (1) For each trust and agency account, the clerk shall establish a record showing the beginning balance, receipts, disbursements, and ending balance. (2) All transactions affecting trust accounts shall be posted on the appropriate individual trust record, in addition to being posted on the cash disbursement journal, or cash receipts journal as prescribed above. (3) (A) Monthly, the clerk shall reconcile these individual detail trust and agency records to the bank balance of the trust account. (B) Copies of such reconciliations shall be maintained and made a part of the records of the office.

(1) For each trust and agency account, the clerk shall establish a record showing the beginning balance, receipts, disbursements, and ending balance.

(2) All transactions affecting trust accounts shall be posted on the appropriate individual trust record, in addition to being posted on the cash disbursement journal, or cash receipts journal as prescribed above.

(3) (A) Monthly, the clerk shall reconcile these individual detail trust and agency records to the bank balance of the trust account. (B) Copies of such reconciliations shall be maintained and made a part of the records of the office.

(A) Monthly, the clerk shall reconcile these individual detail trust and agency records to the bank balance of the trust account.

(B) Copies of such reconciliations shall be maintained and made a part of the records of the office.

Acts 2009, No. 287, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-387-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 387 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-387-106
Sale of impounded stock generally
Status: in_force

(a) If the owner of impounded stock or his agent, after being notified of the impoundment, shall neglect to pay the fees and damages, the taker-up of the stock may sell them at public auction for cash, after first giving five (5) days' notice of the time, place, and terms of the sale, by: (1) One (1) posted handbill on the courthouse door of the county; and (2) A copy of the notice delivered to the owner of the stock, if known. (b) The taker-up shall: (1) Apply the proceeds, after deducting expenses of sale, to the satisfaction of his fees and damages; and (2) Pay the balance to the owner of the stock. Acts 1883, No. 57, § 12, p. 81; C. & M. Dig., § 316; Pope's Dig., § 330; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1424.

(a) If the owner of impounded stock or his agent, after being notified of the impoundment, shall neglect to pay the fees and damages, the taker-up of the stock may sell them at public auction for cash, after first giving five (5) days' notice of the time, place, and terms of the sale, by: (1) One (1) posted handbill on the courthouse door of the county; and (2) A copy of the notice delivered to the owner of the stock, if known.

(1) One (1) posted handbill on the courthouse door of the county; and

(2) A copy of the notice delivered to the owner of the stock, if known.

(b) The taker-up shall: (1) Apply the proceeds, after deducting expenses of sale, to the satisfaction of his fees and damages; and (2) Pay the balance to the owner of the stock.

(1) Apply the proceeds, after deducting expenses of sale, to the satisfaction of his fees and damages; and

(2) Pay the balance to the owner of the stock.

Acts 1883, No. 57, § 12, p. 81; C. & M. Dig., § 316; Pope's Dig., § 330; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1424.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-203-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 203 / Section 14-203-108
Bonds - Sale
Status: in_force

The bonds may be sold at public or private sale, for whatever price, including, without limitation, sale at a discount, and in whatever manner that the municipality may determine by ordinance. Acts 1983, No. 441, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6003.

The bonds may be sold at public or private sale, for whatever price, including, without limitation, sale at a discount, and in whatever manner that the municipality may determine by ordinance.

Acts 1983, No. 441, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6003.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-22-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-22-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commodities" means all supplies, goods, material, equipment, machinery, facilities, personal property, and services other than personal services, purchased for or on behalf of the county; (2) "Formal bidding" means the procedure to be followed in the solicitation and receipt of sealed bids, wherein: (A) Notice shall be given of the date, time, and place of opening of bids, and the names or a brief description and the specifications of the commodities for which bids are to be received, by one (1) insertion in a newspaper with a general circulation in the county, not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for opening such bids; (B) Not less than ten (10) days in advance of the date fixed for opening the bids, notices and bid forms shall be furnished to all eligible bidders on the bid list for the class of commodities on which bids are to be received, and to all others requesting them; and (C) At least ten (10) days in advance of the date fixed for opening bids, a copy of the notice of invitation to bid shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the county courthouse; (3) "Open market purchases" means those purchases of commodities by any purchasing official in which competitive bidding is not required; (4) "Purchase" means not only the outright purchase of a commodity, but also the acquisition of commodities under rental-purchase agreements or lease-purchase agreements or any other types of agreements whereby the county has an option to buy the commodity and to apply the rental payments on the purchase price thereof; (5) "Purchase price" means the full sale or bid price of any commodity, without any allowance for trade-in; (6) "Purchasing official" means any county official, individual, board, or commission, or his or her or its lawfully designated agent, with constitutional authority to contract or make purchases on behalf of the county; (7) "Trade-in purchases" means all purchases where offers must be included with the bids of each bidder for trade-in allowance for used commodities; and (8) (A) "Used or secondhand motor vehicles, equipment, or machinery" means motor vehicles, equipment, or machinery at least one (1) year in age from the date of original manufacture or that has at least two hundred fifty (250) working hours' prior use or five thousand (5,000) miles' prior use. (B) (i) A purchase of a used motor vehicle, equipment, or machinery shall be accompanied by a statement in writing from the vendor on the bill of sale or other document that the motor vehicle, equipment, or machinery is at least one (1) year in age from the date of original manufacture or has been used a minimum of two hundred fifty (250) hours or driven a minimum of five thousand (5,000) miles. (ii) This statement shall be filed with the county clerk at the time of purchase. Amended by Act 2015, No. 561,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 2; 1975, No. 439, § 2; 1975, No. 617, § 2; 1985, No. 844, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1602; Acts 2001, No. 219, § 1; 2009, No. 410, § 8; 2009, No. 756, § 21.

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

(1) "Commodities" means all supplies, goods, material, equipment, machinery, facilities, personal property, and services other than personal services, purchased for or on behalf of the county;

(2) "Formal bidding" means the procedure to be followed in the solicitation and receipt of sealed bids, wherein: (A) Notice shall be given of the date, time, and place of opening of bids, and the names or a brief description and the specifications of the commodities for which bids are to be received, by one (1) insertion in a newspaper with a general circulation in the county, not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for opening such bids; (B) Not less than ten (10) days in advance of the date fixed for opening the bids, notices and bid forms shall be furnished to all eligible bidders on the bid list for the class of commodities on which bids are to be received, and to all others requesting them; and (C) At least ten (10) days in advance of the date fixed for opening bids, a copy of the notice of invitation to bid shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the county courthouse;

(A) Notice shall be given of the date, time, and place of opening of bids, and the names or a brief description and the specifications of the commodities for which bids are to be received, by one (1) insertion in a newspaper with a general circulation in the county, not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for opening such bids;

(B) Not less than ten (10) days in advance of the date fixed for opening the bids, notices and bid forms shall be furnished to all eligible bidders on the bid list for the class of commodities on which bids are to be received, and to all others requesting them; and

(C) At least ten (10) days in advance of the date fixed for opening bids, a copy of the notice of invitation to bid shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the county courthouse;

(3) "Open market purchases" means those purchases of commodities by any purchasing official in which competitive bidding is not required;

(4) "Purchase" means not only the outright purchase of a commodity, but also the acquisition of commodities under rental-purchase agreements or lease-purchase agreements or any other types of agreements whereby the county has an option to buy the commodity and to apply the rental payments on the purchase price thereof;

(5) "Purchase price" means the full sale or bid price of any commodity, without any allowance for trade-in;

(6) "Purchasing official" means any county official, individual, board, or commission, or his or her or its lawfully designated agent, with constitutional authority to contract or make purchases on behalf of the county;

(7) "Trade-in purchases" means all purchases where offers must be included with the bids of each bidder for trade-in allowance for used commodities; and

(8) (A) "Used or secondhand motor vehicles, equipment, or machinery" means motor vehicles, equipment, or machinery at least one (1) year in age from the date of original manufacture or that has at least two hundred fifty (250) working hours' prior use or five thousand (5,000) miles' prior use. (B) (i) A purchase of a used motor vehicle, equipment, or machinery shall be accompanied by a statement in writing from the vendor on the bill of sale or other document that the motor vehicle, equipment, or machinery is at least one (1) year in age from the date of original manufacture or has been used a minimum of two hundred fifty (250) hours or driven a minimum of five thousand (5,000) miles. (ii) This statement shall be filed with the county clerk at the time of purchase.

(A) "Used or secondhand motor vehicles, equipment, or machinery" means motor vehicles, equipment, or machinery at least one (1) year in age from the date of original manufacture or that has at least two hundred fifty (250) working hours' prior use or five thousand (5,000) miles' prior use.

(B) (i) A purchase of a used motor vehicle, equipment, or machinery shall be accompanied by a statement in writing from the vendor on the bill of sale or other document that the motor vehicle, equipment, or machinery is at least one (1) year in age from the date of original manufacture or has been used a minimum of two hundred fifty (250) hours or driven a minimum of five thousand (5,000) miles. (ii) This statement shall be filed with the county clerk at the time of purchase.

(i) A purchase of a used motor vehicle, equipment, or machinery shall be accompanied by a statement in writing from the vendor on the bill of sale or other document that the motor vehicle, equipment, or machinery is at least one (1) year in age from the date of original manufacture or has been used a minimum of two hundred fifty (250) hours or driven a minimum of five thousand (5,000) miles.

(ii) This statement shall be filed with the county clerk at the time of purchase.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 561,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 2; 1975, No. 439, § 2; 1975, No. 617, § 2; 1985, No. 844, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1602; Acts 2001, No. 219, § 1; 2009, No. 410, § 8; 2009, No. 756, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-298-110 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 298 / Section 14-298-110
Determination of road width
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The viewers shall report what width the road should be to promote public convenience. (2) However, the county courts shall have power to determine what shall be the width of each road in their respective counties. (b) The presumed width of a public road shall be fifty feet (50'), providing a minimum of twenty-five feet (25') of right-of-way on either side of the center line. Acts 1871, No. 26, § 48, p. 56; C. & M. Dig., § 5233; Pope's Dig., § 6948; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-907; Acts 2005, No. 1200, § 5.

(a) (1) The viewers shall report what width the road should be to promote public convenience. (2) However, the county courts shall have power to determine what shall be the width of each road in their respective counties.

(1) The viewers shall report what width the road should be to promote public convenience.

(2) However, the county courts shall have power to determine what shall be the width of each road in their respective counties.

(b) The presumed width of a public road shall be fifty feet (50'), providing a minimum of twenty-five feet (25') of right-of-way on either side of the center line.

Acts 1871, No. 26, § 48, p. 56; C. & M. Dig., § 5233; Pope's Dig., § 6948; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-907; Acts 2005, No. 1200, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-123-301 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 123 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-123-301
Election of directors and assessors - In general - Erroneous selection of commissioners or directors
Status: in_force

(a) At the term of the court at which the districts may be laid off, or at any future term, the court shall designate and fix a day of election for three (3) directors of levees and three (3) assessors of lands in each of the districts and shall appoint three (3) judges of election to hold the election. (b) The election shall be held in accordance with the general election laws of the state, except that none but landholders of the district and mortgagees in possession after condition broken shall be allowed to vote at the election, be eligible to election to either of the offices, or to act as judges at the election, except that guardians duly appointed, and who shall have given bond and received letters of guardianship of infant heirs or insane persons owning land in the district, may vote in right of their respective wards. (c) Where any levee district in Arkansas organized under any general or special act of the General Assembly provided for election of commissioners or directors and, through error, such commissioners or directors have not been elected but selected by some other method, and such commissioners or directors have served as such commissioners or directors in good faith, the acts of such commissioners and directors are hereby validated and shall have the same force and effect as though such commissioners or directors had been selected in the manner provided by law. (d) In any levee district heretofore established which is now operating with a board of commissioners or directors, all of whom have taken, or, within thirty (30) days after March 26, 1991, take the oath required by law, said commissioners or directors may continue to serve for the terms prescribed by law, and the acts of such boards are hereby validated. Acts 1879, No. 78, § 2, p. 117; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6815, 6816; Pope's Dig., §§ 4541, 4542; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-604; Acts 1991, No. 778, § 1.

(a) At the term of the court at which the districts may be laid off, or at any future term, the court shall designate and fix a day of election for three (3) directors of levees and three (3) assessors of lands in each of the districts and shall appoint three (3) judges of election to hold the election.

(b) The election shall be held in accordance with the general election laws of the state, except that none but landholders of the district and mortgagees in possession after condition broken shall be allowed to vote at the election, be eligible to election to either of the offices, or to act as judges at the election, except that guardians duly appointed, and who shall have given bond and received letters of guardianship of infant heirs or insane persons owning land in the district, may vote in right of their respective wards.

(c) Where any levee district in Arkansas organized under any general or special act of the General Assembly provided for election of commissioners or directors and, through error, such commissioners or directors have not been elected but selected by some other method, and such commissioners or directors have served as such commissioners or directors in good faith, the acts of such commissioners and directors are hereby validated and shall have the same force and effect as though such commissioners or directors had been selected in the manner provided by law.

(d) In any levee district heretofore established which is now operating with a board of commissioners or directors, all of whom have taken, or, within thirty (30) days after March 26, 1991, take the oath required by law, said commissioners or directors may continue to serve for the terms prescribed by law, and the acts of such boards are hereby validated.

Acts 1879, No. 78, § 2, p. 117; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6815, 6816; Pope's Dig., §§ 4541, 4542; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-604; Acts 1991, No. 778, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-1501 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 15 / Section 14-86-1501
Right of purchaser to possession
Status: in_force

(a) In all sales made by commissioners under decrees of chancery courts for foreclosure of delinquent special assessments in drainage, levee, and bridge districts, improvement districts in cities and towns, and in all special assessment districts of every kind, the court may approve the sale subject to the right of redemption. (b) Immediately upon approval, the purchaser shall have the right to possession of the lands and premises so sold and may have process therefor. (c) The purchaser, while so in possession, shall not be accountable for rents upon redemption. However, the purchaser shall not dispose of nor injure the timber nor minerals nor fixtures upon the property until the expiration of the right of redemption and shall not recover in case of redemption for improvements upon the property. Acts 1915, No. 43, § 1; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5642, 5643; Pope's Dig., §§ 7329, 7330; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1143.

(a) In all sales made by commissioners under decrees of chancery courts for foreclosure of delinquent special assessments in drainage, levee, and bridge districts, improvement districts in cities and towns, and in all special assessment districts of every kind, the court may approve the sale subject to the right of redemption.

(b) Immediately upon approval, the purchaser shall have the right to possession of the lands and premises so sold and may have process therefor.

(c) The purchaser, while so in possession, shall not be accountable for rents upon redemption. However, the purchaser shall not dispose of nor injure the timber nor minerals nor fixtures upon the property until the expiration of the right of redemption and shall not recover in case of redemption for improvements upon the property.

Acts 1915, No. 43, § 1; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5642, 5643; Pope's Dig., §§ 7329, 7330; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1143.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-207 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-120-207
Board approval of proposal
Status: in_force

The board of directors of the district shall approve the proposed project insofar as it affects the particular district by a proper resolution to that effect which has been adopted by two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the board of directors of the particular district. Acts 1937, No. 67, § 23, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.16.

The board of directors of the district shall approve the proposed project insofar as it affects the particular district by a proper resolution to that effect which has been adopted by two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the board of directors of the particular district.

Acts 1937, No. 67, § 23, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-1303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 13 / Section 14-86-1303
Redemption of property
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation having an interest in any property which has been certified by the county tax collector's office prior to the enactment of this section for delinquent assessments in any improvement district and which property has not been sold for the delinquent assessments prior to the enactment of this section may pay the assessments or redeem the property within the time and in the manner provided by law. However, one (1) receipt or certificate of redemption shall be issued to the person, firm, or corporation embracing all of the property in the improvement district on which assessments are then paid or redemption then made by the person, firm, or corporation, regardless of the number of calls describing the property or the number of years of delinquency. (b) (1) For the receipt or certificate of redemption, the collector shall be entitled to a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the combined tax and penalty collected. (2) On all delinquent improvement district property certified by the collector's office subsequent to the enactment of this section, the collector's cost for redemption shall be a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the combined tax and penalty collected on each call or twenty-five cents (25¢) per call, whichever is greater. Acts 1941, No. 449, § 2; 1975, No. 879, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1132.

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation having an interest in any property which has been certified by the county tax collector's office prior to the enactment of this section for delinquent assessments in any improvement district and which property has not been sold for the delinquent assessments prior to the enactment of this section may pay the assessments or redeem the property within the time and in the manner provided by law. However, one (1) receipt or certificate of redemption shall be issued to the person, firm, or corporation embracing all of the property in the improvement district on which assessments are then paid or redemption then made by the person, firm, or corporation, regardless of the number of calls describing the property or the number of years of delinquency.

(b) (1) For the receipt or certificate of redemption, the collector shall be entitled to a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the combined tax and penalty collected. (2) On all delinquent improvement district property certified by the collector's office subsequent to the enactment of this section, the collector's cost for redemption shall be a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the combined tax and penalty collected on each call or twenty-five cents (25¢) per call, whichever is greater.

(1) For the receipt or certificate of redemption, the collector shall be entitled to a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the combined tax and penalty collected.

(2) On all delinquent improvement district property certified by the collector's office subsequent to the enactment of this section, the collector's cost for redemption shall be a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the combined tax and penalty collected on each call or twenty-five cents (25¢) per call, whichever is greater.

Acts 1941, No. 449, § 2; 1975, No. 879, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1132.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-22-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-22-106
Purchases exempted from soliciting bids
Status: in_force

The following listed commodities may be purchased without soliciting bids: (1) Perishable foodstuffs for immediate use; (2) Unprocessed feed for livestock and poultry; (3) Advanced emergency medical services provided by a nonprofit corporation and proprietary medicines when specifically requested by a professional employee; (4) Books, manuals, periodicals, films, and copyrighted educational aids for use in libraries and other informational material for institutional purposes; (5) Scientific equipment and parts therefor; (6) Replacement parts and labor for repairs of machinery and equipment; (7) Commodities available only from the United States Government; (8) (A) Any commodities needed in instances in which an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency has arisen in which human life, health, or public property is in jeopardy. (B) An emergency purchase under subdivision (8)(A) of this section shall not be approved unless a statement in writing is attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding; (9) Utility services, the rates for which are subject to regulation by a state agency or a federal regulatory agency; (10) Sand, gravel, soil, lumber, used pipe, or used steel; (11) Used or secondhand motor vehicles, machinery, or equipment, except a used or secondhand motor vehicle that has been under lease to a county when the vehicle has fewer than five thousand (5,000) miles of use shall not be purchased by the county when it has been used five thousand (5,000) miles or more except upon competitive bids as provided in this chapter; (12) Machinery, equipment, facilities, or other personal property purchased or acquired for or in connection with the securing and developing of industry under the Municipalities and Counties Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law, § 14-164-201 et seq., or any other provision of law pertaining to the securing and developing of industry; (13) Registered livestock to be used for breeding purposes; (14) Motor fuels, oil, asphalt, asphalt oil, and natural gas; (15) Motor vehicles, equipment, machinery, material, or supplies offered for sale at public auction or through a process requiring sealed bids; (16) All goods and services that are regularly provided to state agencies and county government by the Division of Correction's various penal industries; (17) (A) New motor vehicles purchased from a licensed automobile dealership located in Arkansas for an amount not to exceed the fleet price awarded by the Office of State Procurement and in effect at the time the county submits the purchase order for the same make and model motor vehicle, which may include additional options that were available for bid and purchased under state contract at the state bid option price. (B) The purchase amount for a new motor vehicle may include additional after-market equipment that was not available under the state contract up to one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) over the fleet price awarded; (18) Renewal or an extension of the term of an existing contract; (19) Purchase of insurance for county employees, including without limitation health insurance, workers' compensation insurance, life insurance, risk management services, or dental insurance; (20) Purchases made through programs of the National Association of Counties or the Association of Arkansas Counties; (21) Goods or services if the quorum court has approved by resolution the purchase of goods or services through competitive bidding or procurement procedures used by: (A) The United States Government or one (1) of its agencies; (B) Another state; or (C) An association of governments or governmental agencies including associations of governments or governmental agencies below the state level; and (22) (A) Goods or services available only from a single source. (B) A purchase under this subdivision (22) shall be supported with: (i) Documentation concerning the exclusivity of the single source; and (ii) A county court order filed with the county clerk that sets forth the basis for the single source procurement. Amended by Act 2021, No. 435,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 846, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 561,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 465,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 6; 1975, No. 439, §§ 5, 6; 1975, No. 617, §§ 5, 6; 1981, No. 306, § 1; 1985, No. 844, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1606; Acts 1989, No. 879, § 1; 1991, No. 786, § 12; 1993, No. 237, § 1; 2001, No. 219, § 2; 2007, No. 13, § 1; 2009, No. 410, §§ 9, 10; 2009, No. 756, § 22; 2011, No. 1044, § 1.

The following listed commodities may be purchased without soliciting bids:

(1) Perishable foodstuffs for immediate use;

(2) Unprocessed feed for livestock and poultry;

(3) Advanced emergency medical services provided by a nonprofit corporation and proprietary medicines when specifically requested by a professional employee;

(4) Books, manuals, periodicals, films, and copyrighted educational aids for use in libraries and other informational material for institutional purposes;

(5) Scientific equipment and parts therefor;

(6) Replacement parts and labor for repairs of machinery and equipment;

(7) Commodities available only from the United States Government;

(8) (A) Any commodities needed in instances in which an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency has arisen in which human life, health, or public property is in jeopardy. (B) An emergency purchase under subdivision (8)(A) of this section shall not be approved unless a statement in writing is attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding;

(A) Any commodities needed in instances in which an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency has arisen in which human life, health, or public property is in jeopardy.

(B) An emergency purchase under subdivision (8)(A) of this section shall not be approved unless a statement in writing is attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding;

(9) Utility services, the rates for which are subject to regulation by a state agency or a federal regulatory agency;

(10) Sand, gravel, soil, lumber, used pipe, or used steel;

(11) Used or secondhand motor vehicles, machinery, or equipment, except a used or secondhand motor vehicle that has been under lease to a county when the vehicle has fewer than five thousand (5,000) miles of use shall not be purchased by the county when it has been used five thousand (5,000) miles or more except upon competitive bids as provided in this chapter;

(12) Machinery, equipment, facilities, or other personal property purchased or acquired for or in connection with the securing and developing of industry under the Municipalities and Counties Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law, § 14-164-201 et seq., or any other provision of law pertaining to the securing and developing of industry;

(13) Registered livestock to be used for breeding purposes;

(14) Motor fuels, oil, asphalt, asphalt oil, and natural gas;

(15) Motor vehicles, equipment, machinery, material, or supplies offered for sale at public auction or through a process requiring sealed bids;

(16) All goods and services that are regularly provided to state agencies and county government by the Division of Correction's various penal industries;

(17) (A) New motor vehicles purchased from a licensed automobile dealership located in Arkansas for an amount not to exceed the fleet price awarded by the Office of State Procurement and in effect at the time the county submits the purchase order for the same make and model motor vehicle, which may include additional options that were available for bid and purchased under state contract at the state bid option price. (B) The purchase amount for a new motor vehicle may include additional after-market equipment that was not available under the state contract up to one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) over the fleet price awarded;

(A) New motor vehicles purchased from a licensed automobile dealership located in Arkansas for an amount not to exceed the fleet price awarded by the Office of State Procurement and in effect at the time the county submits the purchase order for the same make and model motor vehicle, which may include additional options that were available for bid and purchased under state contract at the state bid option price.

(B) The purchase amount for a new motor vehicle may include additional after-market equipment that was not available under the state contract up to one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) over the fleet price awarded;

(18) Renewal or an extension of the term of an existing contract;

(19) Purchase of insurance for county employees, including without limitation health insurance, workers' compensation insurance, life insurance, risk management services, or dental insurance;

(20) Purchases made through programs of the National Association of Counties or the Association of Arkansas Counties;

(21) Goods or services if the quorum court has approved by resolution the purchase of goods or services through competitive bidding or procurement procedures used by: (A) The United States Government or one (1) of its agencies; (B) Another state; or (C) An association of governments or governmental agencies including associations of governments or governmental agencies below the state level; and

(A) The United States Government or one (1) of its agencies;

(B) Another state; or

(C) An association of governments or governmental agencies including associations of governments or governmental agencies below the state level; and

(22) (A) Goods or services available only from a single source. (B) A purchase under this subdivision (22) shall be supported with: (i) Documentation concerning the exclusivity of the single source; and (ii) A county court order filed with the county clerk that sets forth the basis for the single source procurement.

(A) Goods or services available only from a single source.

(B) A purchase under this subdivision (22) shall be supported with: (i) Documentation concerning the exclusivity of the single source; and (ii) A county court order filed with the county clerk that sets forth the basis for the single source procurement.

(i) Documentation concerning the exclusivity of the single source; and

(ii) A county court order filed with the county clerk that sets forth the basis for the single source procurement.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 435,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 846, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 561,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 465,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 6; 1975, No. 439, §§ 5, 6; 1975, No. 617, §§ 5, 6; 1981, No. 306, § 1; 1985, No. 844, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1606; Acts 1989, No. 879, § 1; 1991, No. 786, § 12; 1993, No. 237, § 1; 2001, No. 219, § 2; 2007, No. 13, § 1; 2009, No. 410, §§ 9, 10; 2009, No. 756, § 22; 2011, No. 1044, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-304-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 304 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-304-109
Acquisition of property and property rights
Status: in_force

For the purpose of this chapter, the parking authority is authorized to acquire private or public, real or personal property and property rights, above, at, or below the surface of the earth necessary for off-street automobile parking facilities by purchase, eminent domain, gift, lease, or otherwise. Acts 1949, No. 468, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4908.

For the purpose of this chapter, the parking authority is authorized to acquire private or public, real or personal property and property rights, above, at, or below the surface of the earth necessary for off-street automobile parking facilities by purchase, eminent domain, gift, lease, or otherwise.

Acts 1949, No. 468, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4908.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-218-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 218 / Section 14-218-104
Publication of ordinance establishing district
Status: in_force

Within twenty (20) days after the passage of the ordinance, the clerk of the city shall publish the ordinance of the council laying off and establishing the district. The ordinance shall be published in a newspaper published in the city or town, for one (1) insertion. Acts 1927, No. 350, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 7402; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-503.

Within twenty (20) days after the passage of the ordinance, the clerk of the city shall publish the ordinance of the council laying off and establishing the district. The ordinance shall be published in a newspaper published in the city or town, for one (1) insertion.

Acts 1927, No. 350, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 7402; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-503.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-140-210 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 140 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-140-210
Records and reporting
Status: in_force

Every market authority shall maintain proper accounting and financial records of all transactions and provide and file annual financial statements with the city clerk. Acts 1949, No. 300, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3313.

Every market authority shall maintain proper accounting and financial records of all transactions and provide and file annual financial statements with the city clerk.

Acts 1949, No. 300, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3313.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-89-601 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-89-601
Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall apply in cities of the first class to any water, electric light, or power improvement district organized under the laws of this state, whether general or special, and operated by a governing improvement board of commissioners or directors elected by the vote of the property owners owning real property within the municipal improvement district. (b) This subchapter shall likewise apply to such districts even when they may have been consolidated with each other or when a water district and a light district shall have been consolidated with a sewer district, though in the latter case the property owned by the sewer district or sewer department, as the case may be, shall not be subject to the terms of this subchapter. Acts 1933, No. 64, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 10033; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-220.

(a) This subchapter shall apply in cities of the first class to any water, electric light, or power improvement district organized under the laws of this state, whether general or special, and operated by a governing improvement board of commissioners or directors elected by the vote of the property owners owning real property within the municipal improvement district.

(b) This subchapter shall likewise apply to such districts even when they may have been consolidated with each other or when a water district and a light district shall have been consolidated with a sewer district, though in the latter case the property owned by the sewer district or sewer department, as the case may be, shall not be subject to the terms of this subchapter.

Acts 1933, No. 64, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 10033; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-220.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-361-117 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 361 / Section 14-361-117
Federal and state aid
Status: in_force

(a) Acceptance Authorized, Conditions. (1) Every municipality is authorized to accept, receive, receipt for, disburse, and expend federal and state moneys and other moneys, public or private, made available by grant or loan, or both, to accomplish, in whole or in part, any of the purposes of this chapter. (2) (A) All federal moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and expended by the municipality upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States and as are consistent with state law. (B) All state moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and expended by the municipality upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the state. (3) Unless otherwise prescribed by the agency from which the moneys were received, the chief financial officer of the municipality shall, on its behalf, deposit all moneys received pursuant to this section and shall keep them, in separate funds designated according to the purposes for which the moneys were made available, in trust for these purposes. (b) Aeronautics Commission as Agent. (1) (A) (i) A municipality is authorized to designate the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics as its agent to accept, receive, receipt for, and disburse federal and state moneys and other moneys, public or private, made available by grant or loan, or both, to accomplish, in whole or in part, any of the purposes of this chapter and to designate the commission as its agent in contracting for and supervising the planning, acquisition, development, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipment, or operation of any airport or other air navigation facility. (ii) All contracts made, let, or awarded by the department, acting as agent of a municipality under authority of this section, shall be made, let, or awarded pursuant to the laws governing the making of contracts by or on behalf of the state. (B) The municipality may enter into an agreement with the department prescribing the terms and conditions of the agency in accordance with such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States, if federal money is involved, and in accordance with the applicable laws of this state. (2) (A) All federal moneys shall be accepted and transferred or expended by the commission upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States. (B) All moneys received by the department pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in the State Treasury and, unless otherwise prescribed by the agency from which the moneys were received, shall be kept in separate funds designated according to the purposes for which the moneys were made available and held by the state in trust for these purposes. Acts 1953, No. 128, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-612.

(a) Acceptance Authorized, Conditions. (1) Every municipality is authorized to accept, receive, receipt for, disburse, and expend federal and state moneys and other moneys, public or private, made available by grant or loan, or both, to accomplish, in whole or in part, any of the purposes of this chapter. (2) (A) All federal moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and expended by the municipality upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States and as are consistent with state law. (B) All state moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and expended by the municipality upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the state. (3) Unless otherwise prescribed by the agency from which the moneys were received, the chief financial officer of the municipality shall, on its behalf, deposit all moneys received pursuant to this section and shall keep them, in separate funds designated according to the purposes for which the moneys were made available, in trust for these purposes.

(1) Every municipality is authorized to accept, receive, receipt for, disburse, and expend federal and state moneys and other moneys, public or private, made available by grant or loan, or both, to accomplish, in whole or in part, any of the purposes of this chapter.

(2) (A) All federal moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and expended by the municipality upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States and as are consistent with state law. (B) All state moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and expended by the municipality upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the state.

(A) All federal moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and expended by the municipality upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States and as are consistent with state law.

(B) All state moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and expended by the municipality upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the state.

(3) Unless otherwise prescribed by the agency from which the moneys were received, the chief financial officer of the municipality shall, on its behalf, deposit all moneys received pursuant to this section and shall keep them, in separate funds designated according to the purposes for which the moneys were made available, in trust for these purposes.

(b) Aeronautics Commission as Agent. (1) (A) (i) A municipality is authorized to designate the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics as its agent to accept, receive, receipt for, and disburse federal and state moneys and other moneys, public or private, made available by grant or loan, or both, to accomplish, in whole or in part, any of the purposes of this chapter and to designate the commission as its agent in contracting for and supervising the planning, acquisition, development, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipment, or operation of any airport or other air navigation facility. (ii) All contracts made, let, or awarded by the department, acting as agent of a municipality under authority of this section, shall be made, let, or awarded pursuant to the laws governing the making of contracts by or on behalf of the state. (B) The municipality may enter into an agreement with the department prescribing the terms and conditions of the agency in accordance with such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States, if federal money is involved, and in accordance with the applicable laws of this state. (2) (A) All federal moneys shall be accepted and transferred or expended by the commission upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States. (B) All moneys received by the department pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in the State Treasury and, unless otherwise prescribed by the agency from which the moneys were received, shall be kept in separate funds designated according to the purposes for which the moneys were made available and held by the state in trust for these purposes.

(1) (A) (i) A municipality is authorized to designate the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics as its agent to accept, receive, receipt for, and disburse federal and state moneys and other moneys, public or private, made available by grant or loan, or both, to accomplish, in whole or in part, any of the purposes of this chapter and to designate the commission as its agent in contracting for and supervising the planning, acquisition, development, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipment, or operation of any airport or other air navigation facility. (ii) All contracts made, let, or awarded by the department, acting as agent of a municipality under authority of this section, shall be made, let, or awarded pursuant to the laws governing the making of contracts by or on behalf of the state. (B) The municipality may enter into an agreement with the department prescribing the terms and conditions of the agency in accordance with such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States, if federal money is involved, and in accordance with the applicable laws of this state.

(A) (i) A municipality is authorized to designate the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics as its agent to accept, receive, receipt for, and disburse federal and state moneys and other moneys, public or private, made available by grant or loan, or both, to accomplish, in whole or in part, any of the purposes of this chapter and to designate the commission as its agent in contracting for and supervising the planning, acquisition, development, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipment, or operation of any airport or other air navigation facility. (ii) All contracts made, let, or awarded by the department, acting as agent of a municipality under authority of this section, shall be made, let, or awarded pursuant to the laws governing the making of contracts by or on behalf of the state.

(i) A municipality is authorized to designate the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics as its agent to accept, receive, receipt for, and disburse federal and state moneys and other moneys, public or private, made available by grant or loan, or both, to accomplish, in whole or in part, any of the purposes of this chapter and to designate the commission as its agent in contracting for and supervising the planning, acquisition, development, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipment, or operation of any airport or other air navigation facility.

(ii) All contracts made, let, or awarded by the department, acting as agent of a municipality under authority of this section, shall be made, let, or awarded pursuant to the laws governing the making of contracts by or on behalf of the state.

(B) The municipality may enter into an agreement with the department prescribing the terms and conditions of the agency in accordance with such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States, if federal money is involved, and in accordance with the applicable laws of this state.

(2) (A) All federal moneys shall be accepted and transferred or expended by the commission upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States. (B) All moneys received by the department pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in the State Treasury and, unless otherwise prescribed by the agency from which the moneys were received, shall be kept in separate funds designated according to the purposes for which the moneys were made available and held by the state in trust for these purposes.

(A) All federal moneys shall be accepted and transferred or expended by the commission upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States.

(B) All moneys received by the department pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in the State Treasury and, unless otherwise prescribed by the agency from which the moneys were received, shall be kept in separate funds designated according to the purposes for which the moneys were made available and held by the state in trust for these purposes.

Acts 1953, No. 128, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-612.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-322-107 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 322 / Section 14-322-107
Payment generally
Status: in_force

(a) All assessments shall be payable in the manner and within the time prescribed by ordinance of the governing body of the municipality. (b) Property owners may be given the option to pay the amount of the assessments in one (1) lump sum payment or to pay the amount of the assessments in installments, within the time and at the rate of interest prescribed by ordinance of the governing body of the municipality. Acts 1967, No. 251, § 5; 1971, No. 581, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1505.

(a) All assessments shall be payable in the manner and within the time prescribed by ordinance of the governing body of the municipality.

(b) Property owners may be given the option to pay the amount of the assessments in one (1) lump sum payment or to pay the amount of the assessments in installments, within the time and at the rate of interest prescribed by ordinance of the governing body of the municipality.

Acts 1967, No. 251, § 5; 1971, No. 581, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1505.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-122-208 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 122 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-122-208
Security and payment of bonds
Status: in_force

The principal of and interest on, and paying agent's fees in connection with, the bonds shall be secured by a lien on and pledge of, and shall be payable from, the assessments levied against the real property within the district. Acts 1975, No. 746, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1812.

The principal of and interest on, and paying agent's fees in connection with, the bonds shall be secured by a lien on and pledge of, and shall be payable from, the assessments levied against the real property within the district.

Acts 1975, No. 746, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1812.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-267-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 267 / Section 14-267-103
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter is to be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes hereof and shall be the sole act and authority necessary to be complied with. To that end, this chapter and the authority conferred by it shall be supplemental to all other authority set forth in any other act authorizing or dealing with industrial or pollution control facilities and their financing. (b) The pollution control facilities authorized by this chapter may pertain to any aspect of the securing and developing of industry including those directly involved and those indirectly involved therewith, such as, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, utility facilities and services, whether rendered by political subdivisions or private persons, corporations, or organizations. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any municipality or county to sell bonds and use the proceeds of that sale to condemn a utility plant or distribution system owned or operated by a regulated public utility. Acts 1973, No. 247, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1913.

(a) This chapter is to be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes hereof and shall be the sole act and authority necessary to be complied with. To that end, this chapter and the authority conferred by it shall be supplemental to all other authority set forth in any other act authorizing or dealing with industrial or pollution control facilities and their financing.

(b) The pollution control facilities authorized by this chapter may pertain to any aspect of the securing and developing of industry including those directly involved and those indirectly involved therewith, such as, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, utility facilities and services, whether rendered by political subdivisions or private persons, corporations, or organizations.

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any municipality or county to sell bonds and use the proceeds of that sale to condemn a utility plant or distribution system owned or operated by a regulated public utility.

Acts 1973, No. 247, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1913.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-218-112 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 218 / Section 14-218-112
Appeal from assessment
Status: in_force

(a) At any time within ten (10) days from the giving of the notice, anyone whose real estate is embraced in the assessment may file with the city clerk, in writing, his notice of appeal from the action of the board in making the assessment of his property. (b) The appeal shall be heard and disposed of at the next regular meeting of the city council, and, on such appeal, the matter shall be heard de novo on such evidence as may be adduced on either side. (c) The city council shall enter on its minutes the result of its finding on the appeal and shall then cause a copy of its finding to be certified to the board of assessors. (d) The board shall make its assessment conform thereto if any change has been made therein by the city council. Acts 1927, No. 350, §§ 12, 13; Pope's Dig., §§ 7411, 7412; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-513, 20-514.

(a) At any time within ten (10) days from the giving of the notice, anyone whose real estate is embraced in the assessment may file with the city clerk, in writing, his notice of appeal from the action of the board in making the assessment of his property.

(b) The appeal shall be heard and disposed of at the next regular meeting of the city council, and, on such appeal, the matter shall be heard de novo on such evidence as may be adduced on either side.

(c) The city council shall enter on its minutes the result of its finding on the appeal and shall then cause a copy of its finding to be certified to the board of assessors.

(d) The board shall make its assessment conform thereto if any change has been made therein by the city council.

Acts 1927, No. 350, §§ 12, 13; Pope's Dig., §§ 7411, 7412; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-513, 20-514.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-360-307 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 360 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-360-307
Borrowing of funds and revenue bonds - Payment and indebtedness
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds and interest thereon shall be payable solely from and secured by a pledge of the gross revenues derived from the operation or the lease of the buildings, structures, or other improvements, or other revenues obtained from the operation of the airport. (b) The pledge shall be subject to the restriction that the municipality shall never in any fiscal year be bound beyond an amount that would, together with the other expenditures and contracts of the municipality, call for a payment or payments in that fiscal year in excess of the total revenue for the municipality for that fiscal year, so that the municipality shall never at any time by its contract or pledge of gross revenues and rentals violate the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 10. (c) The bonds shall, in no event, constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional provisions or limitations. Acts 1959, No. 175, § 4; 1970, (Ex. Sess.), No. 34, § 1; 1975, No. 301, § 2; 1981, No. 425, § 41; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-522.

(a) The bonds and interest thereon shall be payable solely from and secured by a pledge of the gross revenues derived from the operation or the lease of the buildings, structures, or other improvements, or other revenues obtained from the operation of the airport.

(b) The pledge shall be subject to the restriction that the municipality shall never in any fiscal year be bound beyond an amount that would, together with the other expenditures and contracts of the municipality, call for a payment or payments in that fiscal year in excess of the total revenue for the municipality for that fiscal year, so that the municipality shall never at any time by its contract or pledge of gross revenues and rentals violate the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 10.

(c) The bonds shall, in no event, constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional provisions or limitations.

Acts 1959, No. 175, § 4; 1970, (Ex. Sess.), No. 34, § 1; 1975, No. 301, § 2; 1981, No. 425, § 41; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-522.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-121-204
Signatures - Establishment when no petition is filed
Status: in_force

(a) If, upon hearing provided for in §§ 14-121-201 - 14-121-203 , the petition is presented to the county court signed by a majority, either in numbers or in acreage or in value of the holders of real property within the proposed district, praying that the improvement be made, it shall be the duty of the county court to make the order establishing the district without further inquiry. (b) If no petition is filed, it shall be the duty of the county court to investigate as provided in §§ 14-121-201 - 14-121-203 and to establish the district if it is of the opinion that the establishment thereof will be to the advantage of the owners of real property therein. (c) The petition provided for therein may be signed by guardians for their wards, and by trustees, executors, and administrators for the estates represented by them. (d) If the signature of any corporation thereto is attested by the corporate seal, the signature shall be sufficient evidence of the assent of the corporation to the petition. Acts 1909, No. 279, § 2, p. 829; 1911, No. 221, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 3608; Pope's Dig., § 4456; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-502.

(a) If, upon hearing provided for in §§ 14-121-201 - 14-121-203 , the petition is presented to the county court signed by a majority, either in numbers or in acreage or in value of the holders of real property within the proposed district, praying that the improvement be made, it shall be the duty of the county court to make the order establishing the district without further inquiry.

(b) If no petition is filed, it shall be the duty of the county court to investigate as provided in §§ 14-121-201 - 14-121-203 and to establish the district if it is of the opinion that the establishment thereof will be to the advantage of the owners of real property therein.

(c) The petition provided for therein may be signed by guardians for their wards, and by trustees, executors, and administrators for the estates represented by them.

(d) If the signature of any corporation thereto is attested by the corporate seal, the signature shall be sufficient evidence of the assent of the corporation to the petition.

Acts 1909, No. 279, § 2, p. 829; 1911, No. 221, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 3608; Pope's Dig., § 4456; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-502.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-103
Applicability of subchapter
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to any commission, agency, or board created otherwise than pursuant to this subchapter by any city of the first class for the purpose of operating and managing the city's waterworks or electric system. Acts 1957, No. 115, § 1; 1983, No. 442, § 1; 1985, No. 889, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4061.

The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to any commission, agency, or board created otherwise than pursuant to this subchapter by any city of the first class for the purpose of operating and managing the city's waterworks or electric system.

Acts 1957, No. 115, § 1; 1983, No. 442, § 1; 1985, No. 889, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4061.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-143-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 143 / Section 14-143-102
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Authority" means any authority created under the provisions of this chapter; (2) "Basic local exchange service" means the service provided to the premises of residential or business customers composed of the following: (A) Voice grade access to the public switched network, with ability to replace and receive calls; (B) Touch tone service availability; (C) Flat rate residential local service and business local service; (D) Access to emergency services (911/E911) where provided by local authorities; (E) Access to basic operator services; (F) A standard white page directory listing; (G) Access to basic local directory assistance; (H) Access to long distance toll service providers; and (I) The minimum service quality as established and required by the Arkansas Public Service Commission on February 4, 1997; (3) "Construct" means to acquire or build, in whole or in part, in the manner and by the method, including contracting therefor, and if the latter, by negotiation or bids upon the terms and pursuant to the advertising, as the authority shall determine to be in the public interest and necessary under the circumstances existing at the time to accomplish the purposes of and authorities set forth in this chapter; (4) "County" means any county in this state; (5) "Equip" means to install or place on or in any building or structure, equipment of any and every kind, whether or not affixed, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, building service equipment, fixtures, heating equipment, air conditioning equipment, machinery, furniture, furnishings, and personal property of every kind; (6) "Facilities" or "property" or "properties" means any real property, personal property, or mixed property of any and every kind that can be used, or that will be useful, to accomplish the purposes of, and powers set forth in, this chapter including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, rights-of-way, roads, streets, utilities, materials, equipment, fixtures, machinery, furnishings, furniture, instrumentalities, and other real, personal, or mixed property of every kind; (7) "Governing body" means the council, board of directors, or city commission of any municipality or the county court of any county; (8) "Intermodal" means one (1) or more modes of interconnected movement of freight, commerce, or passengers; (9) "Lease" means to lease for such rentals, for such period or periods, and upon such terms and conditions as the authority shall determine, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the granting of such renewal or extension options for such rentals, for such periods, and upon such terms and conditions as the authority shall determine and the granting of such purchase options for such prices and upon such terms and conditions as the authority shall determine; (10) "Mode" means railway, highway, air, pipeline, waterway, transit, and communication systems and related means of movement of freight, commerce, or passengers; (11) "Municipality" or "municipal corporation" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town; (12) "Person" means any natural person, partnership, corporation, association, organization, business trust, and public or private person or entity; (13) "Sell" means to sell for such price, in such manner, and upon such terms as the authority shall determine, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, private or public sale, and if public, pursuant to such advertising as the authority shall determine, sale for cash or credit payable in lump sum, or in installments over such period as the authority shall determine, and if on credit, with or without interest and at such rate or rates as the authority shall determine; and (14) "State" means the State of Arkansas. Acts 1997, No. 690, § 2; 2003, No. 1158, § 1.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Authority" means any authority created under the provisions of this chapter;

(2) "Basic local exchange service" means the service provided to the premises of residential or business customers composed of the following: (A) Voice grade access to the public switched network, with ability to replace and receive calls; (B) Touch tone service availability; (C) Flat rate residential local service and business local service; (D) Access to emergency services (911/E911) where provided by local authorities; (E) Access to basic operator services; (F) A standard white page directory listing; (G) Access to basic local directory assistance; (H) Access to long distance toll service providers; and (I) The minimum service quality as established and required by the Arkansas Public Service Commission on February 4, 1997;

(A) Voice grade access to the public switched network, with ability to replace and receive calls;

(B) Touch tone service availability;

(C) Flat rate residential local service and business local service;

(D) Access to emergency services (911/E911) where provided by local authorities;

(E) Access to basic operator services;

(F) A standard white page directory listing;

(G) Access to basic local directory assistance;

(H) Access to long distance toll service providers; and

(I) The minimum service quality as established and required by the Arkansas Public Service Commission on February 4, 1997;

(3) "Construct" means to acquire or build, in whole or in part, in the manner and by the method, including contracting therefor, and if the latter, by negotiation or bids upon the terms and pursuant to the advertising, as the authority shall determine to be in the public interest and necessary under the circumstances existing at the time to accomplish the purposes of and authorities set forth in this chapter;

(4) "County" means any county in this state;

(5) "Equip" means to install or place on or in any building or structure, equipment of any and every kind, whether or not affixed, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, building service equipment, fixtures, heating equipment, air conditioning equipment, machinery, furniture, furnishings, and personal property of every kind;

(6) "Facilities" or "property" or "properties" means any real property, personal property, or mixed property of any and every kind that can be used, or that will be useful, to accomplish the purposes of, and powers set forth in, this chapter including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, rights-of-way, roads, streets, utilities, materials, equipment, fixtures, machinery, furnishings, furniture, instrumentalities, and other real, personal, or mixed property of every kind;

(7) "Governing body" means the council, board of directors, or city commission of any municipality or the county court of any county;

(8) "Intermodal" means one (1) or more modes of interconnected movement of freight, commerce, or passengers;

(9) "Lease" means to lease for such rentals, for such period or periods, and upon such terms and conditions as the authority shall determine, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the granting of such renewal or extension options for such rentals, for such periods, and upon such terms and conditions as the authority shall determine and the granting of such purchase options for such prices and upon such terms and conditions as the authority shall determine;

(10) "Mode" means railway, highway, air, pipeline, waterway, transit, and communication systems and related means of movement of freight, commerce, or passengers;

(11) "Municipality" or "municipal corporation" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town;

(12) "Person" means any natural person, partnership, corporation, association, organization, business trust, and public or private person or entity;

(13) "Sell" means to sell for such price, in such manner, and upon such terms as the authority shall determine, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, private or public sale, and if public, pursuant to such advertising as the authority shall determine, sale for cash or credit payable in lump sum, or in installments over such period as the authority shall determine, and if on credit, with or without interest and at such rate or rates as the authority shall determine; and

(14) "State" means the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1997, No. 690, § 2; 2003, No. 1158, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-144-313 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 144 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-144-313
Public and private contributions
Status: in_force

(a) Contributions may be made to a research park authority from time to time by any county, municipality, or accredited institution of higher education by the State of Arkansas or any agency of the state or by any person. (b) (1) In order to afford maximum opportunities for contributions, the agreement provided for under § 14-144-201 may be treated as a cooperative agreement under the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, § 25-20-101 et seq., and at the election of the sponsors of the authority may contain language enabling the agreement to be treated as a formal compact under § 14-165-201 et seq. (2) If the conditions set forth in subdivision (b)(1) of this section are met, the authority shall hold title to property in its powers and capacity as a public corporation rather than as a commission-trustee as provided in § 14-165-201 et seq. or may be treated as a less formal arrangement for the cooperative use of industrial development bond funds, all to the end that the counties and municipalities may contribute to the authority funds derived from general obligation bonds under the Arkansas Constitution, from revenue bonds under the Municipalities and Counties Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law, § 14-164-201 et seq., and from other available sources, and may contribute funds derived from a combination of these sources. Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.

(a) Contributions may be made to a research park authority from time to time by any county, municipality, or accredited institution of higher education by the State of Arkansas or any agency of the state or by any person.

(b) (1) In order to afford maximum opportunities for contributions, the agreement provided for under § 14-144-201 may be treated as a cooperative agreement under the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, § 25-20-101 et seq., and at the election of the sponsors of the authority may contain language enabling the agreement to be treated as a formal compact under § 14-165-201 et seq. (2) If the conditions set forth in subdivision (b)(1) of this section are met, the authority shall hold title to property in its powers and capacity as a public corporation rather than as a commission-trustee as provided in § 14-165-201 et seq. or may be treated as a less formal arrangement for the cooperative use of industrial development bond funds, all to the end that the counties and municipalities may contribute to the authority funds derived from general obligation bonds under the Arkansas Constitution, from revenue bonds under the Municipalities and Counties Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law, § 14-164-201 et seq., and from other available sources, and may contribute funds derived from a combination of these sources.

(1) In order to afford maximum opportunities for contributions, the agreement provided for under § 14-144-201 may be treated as a cooperative agreement under the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, § 25-20-101 et seq., and at the election of the sponsors of the authority may contain language enabling the agreement to be treated as a formal compact under § 14-165-201 et seq.

(2) If the conditions set forth in subdivision (b)(1) of this section are met, the authority shall hold title to property in its powers and capacity as a public corporation rather than as a commission-trustee as provided in § 14-165-201 et seq. or may be treated as a less formal arrangement for the cooperative use of industrial development bond funds, all to the end that the counties and municipalities may contribute to the authority funds derived from general obligation bonds under the Arkansas Constitution, from revenue bonds under the Municipalities and Counties Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law, § 14-164-201 et seq., and from other available sources, and may contribute funds derived from a combination of these sources.

Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-251-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 251 / Section 14-251-104
Summons and prosecution for offense
Status: in_force

(a) Wardens may issue a special summons returnable to the municipal court of the municipality owning the waterworks system. The summons shall specify the date of the offense and the law or the number of the rule or regulation violated. (b) The original of the summons shall be retained by the warden. A copy shall be delivered to the offender and two (2) copies delivered to the clerk of the municipal court within ten (10) days after issuance of the summons. (c) The clerk of the court shall insert the date of hearing on one (1) copy of the summons and the copy shall be served on the offender by regular mail or may be served in person by the warden or by any other person authorized by law to serve process. (d) It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of the county where the municipality is located to prosecute offenders. Acts 1959, No. 204, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4237.

(a) Wardens may issue a special summons returnable to the municipal court of the municipality owning the waterworks system. The summons shall specify the date of the offense and the law or the number of the rule or regulation violated.

(b) The original of the summons shall be retained by the warden. A copy shall be delivered to the offender and two (2) copies delivered to the clerk of the municipal court within ten (10) days after issuance of the summons.

(c) The clerk of the court shall insert the date of hearing on one (1) copy of the summons and the copy shall be served on the offender by regular mail or may be served in person by the warden or by any other person authorized by law to serve process.

(d) It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of the county where the municipality is located to prosecute offenders.

Acts 1959, No. 204, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4237.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-386-121 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 386 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-386-121
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1891, No. 158, § 11, p. 272; C. & M. Dig., § 4671; Pope's Dig., § 5759; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1313.

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

Acts 1891, No. 158, § 11, p. 272; C. & M. Dig., § 4671; Pope's Dig., § 5759; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1313.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-186-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 186 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-186-303
Powers of municipality generally
Status: in_force

Any municipality owning a port, harbor, or related facilities is authorized and empowered to acquire, construct, equip, operate, sell, lease, contract concerning, and otherwise deal in and with lands, buildings, structures, and other improvements and facilities, of whatever nature and wherever located, connected with, or incidental to or related to the operation or management of the port, harbor, or related facilities, or such facilities that may be necessary or useful in the securing and developing of industry, which may be collectively referred to in this subchapter as "port authority facilities." Acts 1937, No. 231, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9707; Acts 1947, No. 189, § 1; 1973, No. 87, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2702.

Any municipality owning a port, harbor, or related facilities is authorized and empowered to acquire, construct, equip, operate, sell, lease, contract concerning, and otherwise deal in and with lands, buildings, structures, and other improvements and facilities, of whatever nature and wherever located, connected with, or incidental to or related to the operation or management of the port, harbor, or related facilities, or such facilities that may be necessary or useful in the securing and developing of industry, which may be collectively referred to in this subchapter as "port authority facilities."

Acts 1937, No. 231, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9707; Acts 1947, No. 189, § 1; 1973, No. 87, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2702.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-1602 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 16 / Section 14-54-1602
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Federal standards" means the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, 24 C.F.R. pt. 3280, promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the authority of 42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 1976; (2) "Manufactured home" means a dwelling unit constructed in a factory in accordance with the federal standards and meeting the definitions set forth in the federal standards and under § 20-25-102 ; and (3) "Mobile home" means a dwelling unit constructed in a factory before the enactment of the federal standards. Acts 2003, No. 624, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Federal standards" means the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, 24 C.F.R. pt. 3280, promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the authority of 42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 1976;

(2) "Manufactured home" means a dwelling unit constructed in a factory in accordance with the federal standards and meeting the definitions set forth in the federal standards and under § 20-25-102 ; and

(3) "Mobile home" means a dwelling unit constructed in a factory before the enactment of the federal standards.

Acts 2003, No. 624, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-432 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-121-432
Redemption
Status: in_force

(a) At any time within two (2) years after the rendition of the final decree of the chancery court provided for in this subchapter, the owner of the lands may file his petition in the court rendering the decree, alleging the payment of taxes on the land for the year for which they were sold. (b) Upon the establishment of that fact, the court shall vacate and set aside that decree, provided that any landowner shall have the right within two (2) years after the day upon which lands are offered for sale to redeem any and all lands sold at the sale. Acts 1909, No. 279, § 24, p. 829; C. & M. Dig., § 3632; Pope's Dig., § 4483; Acts 1953, No. 226, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-547.

(a) At any time within two (2) years after the rendition of the final decree of the chancery court provided for in this subchapter, the owner of the lands may file his petition in the court rendering the decree, alleging the payment of taxes on the land for the year for which they were sold.

(b) Upon the establishment of that fact, the court shall vacate and set aside that decree, provided that any landowner shall have the right within two (2) years after the day upon which lands are offered for sale to redeem any and all lands sold at the sale.

Acts 1909, No. 279, § 24, p. 829; C. & M. Dig., § 3632; Pope's Dig., § 4483; Acts 1953, No. 226, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-547.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-1304 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 13 / Section 14-14-1304
Oath
Status: in_force

Each county, justice of the peace, and township officer, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his or her office, shall take and subscribe to the oath prescribed in the Arkansas Constitution for officers. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 43; 1979, No. 413, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3603.

Each county, justice of the peace, and township officer, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his or her office, shall take and subscribe to the oath prescribed in the Arkansas Constitution for officers.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 43; 1979, No. 413, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3603.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-17-308 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-17-308
Receipt of funds
Status: in_force

A metropolitan or regional planning commission established under the provisions of this subchapter is authorized to receive, for its own uses and purposes, any funds or moneys from any participating city or county, from the state or federal government, and from any other source any other funds, including bequests, gifts, donations, or contributions. Acts 1955, No. 26, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2823.

A metropolitan or regional planning commission established under the provisions of this subchapter is authorized to receive, for its own uses and purposes, any funds or moneys from any participating city or county, from the state or federal government, and from any other source any other funds, including bequests, gifts, donations, or contributions.

Acts 1955, No. 26, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2823.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-362-126 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 362 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-362-126
Lease of facilities
Status: in_force

(a) Each authority may lease its airport and all or any part of its appurtenances and facilities to any available lessee at such rental and upon such terms and conditions as the authority shall deem proper. (b) Leases shall be for some purpose associated with airport activities. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-229.

(a) Each authority may lease its airport and all or any part of its appurtenances and facilities to any available lessee at such rental and upon such terms and conditions as the authority shall deem proper.

(b) Leases shall be for some purpose associated with airport activities.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-229.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-43-603 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-43-603
Felonies
Status: in_force

No municipality may declare any act a felony. Acts 1971, No. 266, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1044.

No municipality may declare any act a felony.

Acts 1971, No. 266, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1044.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-207 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-121-207
Reorganization of districts formed under other laws
Status: in_force

Any district organized under the existing statutes may become a drainage district under the terms of this act as follows: (1) If three (3) owners of real property within the district shall petition the county court to constitute them a drainage district under the terms hereof, the county court shall give notice of the application by two (2) weeks' publication in some newspaper published and having a bona fide circulation in the county, and of a time when the petition will be heard. (2) All owners of real property within the district shall have the right to appear and contest the petition or to support it. (3) The county court shall hear the evidence and shall either grant the petition or deny it, as it deems most advantageous to the property owners of the district. If it grants the petition, the district shall have all the rights and powers and be subject to all the obligations provided by the terms of this act. (4) However, if the majority of the landowners of the district or the owners of a majority of the acreage therein petition for the adoption of this act, the county court must make an order declaring that the district shall henceforth be governed by the terms of this act and shall appoint commissioners of his own selection, who shall carry into effect, without delay, the proposed drainage improvement. (5) The provisions of this act and the act of which it is amendatory shall not apply to or in any way affect Drainage District No. 2 and Drainage District No. 5, both in Poinsett County, as originally organized in and by the county court of the county. The court shall proceed to carry out the proposed improvements as if this act and the act of which it is amendatory had never been passed or become a law. Acts 1909, No. 279, § 34, p. 829; 1911, No. 54, § 1; 1911, No. 221, § 5; C. & M. Dig., § 3654; Pope's Dig., § 4505; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-567.

Any district organized under the existing statutes may become a drainage district under the terms of this act as follows:

(1) If three (3) owners of real property within the district shall petition the county court to constitute them a drainage district under the terms hereof, the county court shall give notice of the application by two (2) weeks' publication in some newspaper published and having a bona fide circulation in the county, and of a time when the petition will be heard.

(2) All owners of real property within the district shall have the right to appear and contest the petition or to support it.

(3) The county court shall hear the evidence and shall either grant the petition or deny it, as it deems most advantageous to the property owners of the district. If it grants the petition, the district shall have all the rights and powers and be subject to all the obligations provided by the terms of this act.

(4) However, if the majority of the landowners of the district or the owners of a majority of the acreage therein petition for the adoption of this act, the county court must make an order declaring that the district shall henceforth be governed by the terms of this act and shall appoint commissioners of his own selection, who shall carry into effect, without delay, the proposed drainage improvement.

(5) The provisions of this act and the act of which it is amendatory shall not apply to or in any way affect Drainage District No. 2 and Drainage District No. 5, both in Poinsett County, as originally organized in and by the county court of the county. The court shall proceed to carry out the proposed improvements as if this act and the act of which it is amendatory had never been passed or become a law.

Acts 1909, No. 279, § 34, p. 829; 1911, No. 54, § 1; 1911, No. 221, § 5; C. & M. Dig., § 3654; Pope's Dig., § 4505; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-567.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-117-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 117 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-117-201
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes for which districts may be organized under this chapter shall include: (1) The construction, operation, and maintenance of pools, lakes, reservoirs, dams, levees, ditches, canals, waterways, pumping works, and other facilities for the purpose of irrigation, flood control, and drainage, or in the furtherance of such purposes; (2) The construction, operation, and maintenance of levees, ditches, dams, canals, waterways, pumping works, and other facilities and improvements on lakes, rivers, bayous, and streams to provide for irrigation, flood control, and drainage, or in furtherance of such purposes; (3) The construction, operation, and maintenance of works of improvement for the purposes of preventing erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages and for the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water or in furtherance of such purposes; (4) The construction, operation, and maintenance of reservoirs or other areas and facilities for recreation, fish and wildlife, or in the furtherance of such purposes. Acts 1949, No. 329, § 4; 1957, No. 171, § 3; 1963, No. 110, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-904.

The purposes for which districts may be organized under this chapter shall include:

(1) The construction, operation, and maintenance of pools, lakes, reservoirs, dams, levees, ditches, canals, waterways, pumping works, and other facilities for the purpose of irrigation, flood control, and drainage, or in the furtherance of such purposes;

(2) The construction, operation, and maintenance of levees, ditches, dams, canals, waterways, pumping works, and other facilities and improvements on lakes, rivers, bayous, and streams to provide for irrigation, flood control, and drainage, or in furtherance of such purposes;

(3) The construction, operation, and maintenance of works of improvement for the purposes of preventing erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages and for the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water or in furtherance of such purposes;

(4) The construction, operation, and maintenance of reservoirs or other areas and facilities for recreation, fish and wildlife, or in the furtherance of such purposes.

Acts 1949, No. 329, § 4; 1957, No. 171, § 3; 1963, No. 110, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-1008 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 10 / Section 14-121-1008
Indebtedness of dissolved districts - Levy and collection of tax
Status: in_force

(a) When the indebtedness owing by a district dissolved under the provisions of this act shall have been determined, it shall be the duty of the commissioners to certify to the county court their determination as to a tax levy upon the real property of the district which is sufficient to pay the indebtedness thereof, including the reasonable expenses of dissolution and settlement of the affairs of the district, which expenses shall be subject to the approval, modification, or rejection by the county court. Upon ascertainment by the county court that the levy is required for the purpose of this act, the county court shall approve the levy by its order and certify the amount of the levy to the quorum court of the county in which the district is located. (b) The levy shall be upon the assessed value of the real property in the district for the state and county taxation as it appears upon the county assessment records. (c) The taxes shall be collected and delinquencies shall be enforced in the same manner as if the district had continued in existence for the purpose of making the improvements contemplated by its original organization. Acts 1955, No. 116, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 21-561.8, 21-561.9.

(a) When the indebtedness owing by a district dissolved under the provisions of this act shall have been determined, it shall be the duty of the commissioners to certify to the county court their determination as to a tax levy upon the real property of the district which is sufficient to pay the indebtedness thereof, including the reasonable expenses of dissolution and settlement of the affairs of the district, which expenses shall be subject to the approval, modification, or rejection by the county court. Upon ascertainment by the county court that the levy is required for the purpose of this act, the county court shall approve the levy by its order and certify the amount of the levy to the quorum court of the county in which the district is located.

(b) The levy shall be upon the assessed value of the real property in the district for the state and county taxation as it appears upon the county assessment records.

(c) The taxes shall be collected and delinquencies shall be enforced in the same manner as if the district had continued in existence for the purpose of making the improvements contemplated by its original organization.

Acts 1955, No. 116, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 21-561.8, 21-561.9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-55-608 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 55 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-55-608
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Acts 1891, No. 59, § 2, p. 97; C. & M. Dig., § 7556; Pope's Dig., § 9630; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2412.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-303-501 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 303 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-303-501
Issuance generally
Status: in_force

(a) An authority is authorized and empowered to issue from time to time tollway revenue bonds in principal amounts sufficient to pay the costs of a tollway project. (b) No more than one (1) tollway project may be involved as to any issue of tollway revenue bonds hereunder, but for a tollway project there may be more than one (1) issue of bonds, or there may be one (1) issue sold and delivered in series. (c) There may also be a subsequent issue or subsequent issues of bonds for all or any of the following purposes: (1) Completing the construction of a tollway project; (2) Reconstruction work on a tollway project when the amount involved is such that it cannot be handled as an item of maintenance and repair out of all tollway project revenues; or (3) The extension of a tollway project, subject in each instance to such conditions as to the available and estimated tollway project revenues and other conditions, to insure the prompt payment of the principal and interest of subsequent bond issues, as the authority involved shall determine and specify in its resolution authorizing, or in the trust indenture securing, the bonds. In all instances, priority between and among issues and successive issues shall be controlled by the resolution of the authority authorizing the issuance of bonds or by the trust indenture securing the bonds. Tollway revenue bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2612.

(a) An authority is authorized and empowered to issue from time to time tollway revenue bonds in principal amounts sufficient to pay the costs of a tollway project.

(b) No more than one (1) tollway project may be involved as to any issue of tollway revenue bonds hereunder, but for a tollway project there may be more than one (1) issue of bonds, or there may be one (1) issue sold and delivered in series.

(c) There may also be a subsequent issue or subsequent issues of bonds for all or any of the following purposes: (1) Completing the construction of a tollway project; (2) Reconstruction work on a tollway project when the amount involved is such that it cannot be handled as an item of maintenance and repair out of all tollway project revenues; or (3) The extension of a tollway project, subject in each instance to such conditions as to the available and estimated tollway project revenues and other conditions, to insure the prompt payment of the principal and interest of subsequent bond issues, as the authority involved shall determine and specify in its resolution authorizing, or in the trust indenture securing, the bonds. In all instances, priority between and among issues and successive issues shall be controlled by the resolution of the authority authorizing the issuance of bonds or by the trust indenture securing the bonds. Tollway revenue bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas.

(1) Completing the construction of a tollway project;

(2) Reconstruction work on a tollway project when the amount involved is such that it cannot be handled as an item of maintenance and repair out of all tollway project revenues; or

(3) The extension of a tollway project, subject in each instance to such conditions as to the available and estimated tollway project revenues and other conditions, to insure the prompt payment of the principal and interest of subsequent bond issues, as the authority involved shall determine and specify in its resolution authorizing, or in the trust indenture securing, the bonds. In all instances, priority between and among issues and successive issues shall be controlled by the resolution of the authority authorizing the issuance of bonds or by the trust indenture securing the bonds. Tollway revenue bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2612.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-300-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 300 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-300-203
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 326,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1875, No. 126, § 3, p. 258; C. & M. Dig., § 827; Pope's Dig., § 964; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1511.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 326,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1875, No. 126, § 3, p. 258; C. & M. Dig., § 827; Pope's Dig., § 964; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1511.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-57-606 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-57-606
Form and sale of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be negotiable instruments and shall be executed by the presiding officer and clerk or recorder of the legislative body of the issuing municipality, and shall be sealed with the corporate seal of the municipality. (2) In the case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officers before the delivery of the bonds, their signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if they had remained in office until the delivery. (b) The bonds may be sold at not less than ninety cents (90¢) on the dollar, and they may be sold with the privilege of converting to a lower interest rate if, by such conversion, the municipality shall receive no less and pay no more than it would receive or pay if the bonds were not converted. (c) (1) The bonds shall be sold at a public sale after advertisement once a week for three (3) weeks in some newspaper published in the county in which the municipality lies. (2) The first publication shall be not less than twenty (20) days before the date fixed for the sale. (d) The bonds shall be sold for cash, and the proceeds derived therefrom shall be used exclusively for the purpose for which the bonds are issued. (e) The bonds may be sold and issued all at one (1) time or they may be sold and issued in parcels as funds are needed. Acts 1951, No. 269, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3526.

(a) (1) Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be negotiable instruments and shall be executed by the presiding officer and clerk or recorder of the legislative body of the issuing municipality, and shall be sealed with the corporate seal of the municipality. (2) In the case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officers before the delivery of the bonds, their signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if they had remained in office until the delivery.

(1) Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be negotiable instruments and shall be executed by the presiding officer and clerk or recorder of the legislative body of the issuing municipality, and shall be sealed with the corporate seal of the municipality.

(2) In the case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officers before the delivery of the bonds, their signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if they had remained in office until the delivery.

(b) The bonds may be sold at not less than ninety cents (90¢) on the dollar, and they may be sold with the privilege of converting to a lower interest rate if, by such conversion, the municipality shall receive no less and pay no more than it would receive or pay if the bonds were not converted.

(c) (1) The bonds shall be sold at a public sale after advertisement once a week for three (3) weeks in some newspaper published in the county in which the municipality lies. (2) The first publication shall be not less than twenty (20) days before the date fixed for the sale.

(1) The bonds shall be sold at a public sale after advertisement once a week for three (3) weeks in some newspaper published in the county in which the municipality lies.

(2) The first publication shall be not less than twenty (20) days before the date fixed for the sale.

(d) The bonds shall be sold for cash, and the proceeds derived therefrom shall be used exclusively for the purpose for which the bonds are issued.

(e) The bonds may be sold and issued all at one (1) time or they may be sold and issued in parcels as funds are needed.

Acts 1951, No. 269, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3526.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-608 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-125-608
Additional works of improvement
Status: in_force

After the work contemplated by the original improvement plan has been completed, the board of directors may adopt and file with the clerk of the chancery court where the original plan was filed a plan for additional works of improvement for the project area, and the proceedings with respect to such additional plan, including the right of appeal, shall be the same insofar as may be practicable as those required in connection with the original plan. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 25, as added by Acts 1965, No. 424, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-928.

After the work contemplated by the original improvement plan has been completed, the board of directors may adopt and file with the clerk of the chancery court where the original plan was filed a plan for additional works of improvement for the project area, and the proceedings with respect to such additional plan, including the right of appeal, shall be the same insofar as may be practicable as those required in connection with the original plan.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 25, as added by Acts 1965, No. 424, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-928.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-318-124 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 318 / Section 14-318-124
Payment of preliminary expenses after failure to make improvement
Status: in_force

In case for any reason the improvement contemplated by any district organized under this chapter is not made, the preliminary expense shall be a first lien upon all the land in the district and shall be paid by a levy of a tax thereon upon the assessed value for county and state taxation, which levy shall be made by the chancery court of the county and shall be collected by a receiver to be appointed by the court. Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1419.

In case for any reason the improvement contemplated by any district organized under this chapter is not made, the preliminary expense shall be a first lien upon all the land in the district and shall be paid by a levy of a tax thereon upon the assessed value for county and state taxation, which levy shall be made by the chancery court of the county and shall be collected by a receiver to be appointed by the court.

Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1419.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-603 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-120-603
Determination of number of commissioners
Status: in_force

All drainage districts, levee districts, or combinations of such districts shall have either three (3) or five (5) commissioners, the exact number of which shall be determined by the court having jurisdiction of the formation of the district. Acts 1971, No. 105, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, 21-505.3.

All drainage districts, levee districts, or combinations of such districts shall have either three (3) or five (5) commissioners, the exact number of which shall be determined by the court having jurisdiction of the formation of the district.

Acts 1971, No. 105, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, 21-505.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-360-306 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 360 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-360-306
Borrowing of funds and revenue bonds - Issuance
Status: in_force

(a) In evidence of any loan of funds, the city is authorized and empowered to issue its negotiable coupon revenue bonds. (b) (1) The bonds shall be authorized by ordinance duly enacted by the governing body of the city and shall be executed by its mayor and city clerk. (2) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be officers before the delivery of the bonds or coupons, the signatures shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes. (c) As the ordinance may provide, the bonds may: (1) Be issued in one (1) or more series; (2) Bear such date or dates; (3) Mature at such time or times, not exceeding forty (40) 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; (9) Be registrable as to principal only; and (10) Contain such terms, covenants, and conditions as the ordinance may provide. Priority between and among successive issues may be controlled by the ordinance, and the ordinance may provide for the maintenance of any adequate reserve for contingencies. (d) The bonds may be sold for such price and in such manner as the city may determine by ordinance duly adopted by its governing body. (e) The coupons attached to the bonds may be executed by the facsimile signature of the mayor of the city. (f) The bonds may be sold with the privilege of conversion into an issue bearing other rate or rates of interest but only on the condition that the city receive no less and pay no more than it would receive and pay if the bonds were not converted, and the conversion shall be subject to the approval of the city. (g) The bonds shall have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the commercial paper laws of the state. Acts 1959, No. 175, § 4; 1970, (Ex. Sess.), No. 34, § 1; 1975, No. 301, § 2; 1981, No. 425, § 41; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-522.

(a) In evidence of any loan of funds, the city is authorized and empowered to issue its negotiable coupon revenue bonds.

(b) (1) The bonds shall be authorized by ordinance duly enacted by the governing body of the city and shall be executed by its mayor and city clerk. (2) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be officers before the delivery of the bonds or coupons, the signatures shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes.

(1) The bonds shall be authorized by ordinance duly enacted by the governing body of the city and shall be executed by its mayor and city clerk.

(2) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be officers before the delivery of the bonds or coupons, the signatures shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes.

(c) As the ordinance may provide, the bonds may: (1) Be issued in one (1) or more series; (2) Bear such date or dates; (3) Mature at such time or times, not exceeding forty (40) 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; (9) Be registrable as to principal only; and (10) Contain such terms, covenants, and conditions as the ordinance may provide. Priority between and among successive issues may be controlled by the ordinance, and the ordinance may provide for the maintenance of any adequate reserve for contingencies.

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

(2) Bear such date or dates;

(3) Mature at such time or times, not exceeding forty (40) 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;

(9) Be registrable as to principal only; and

(10) Contain such terms, covenants, and conditions as the ordinance may provide. Priority between and among successive issues may be controlled by the ordinance, and the ordinance may provide for the maintenance of any adequate reserve for contingencies.

(d) The bonds may be sold for such price and in such manner as the city may determine by ordinance duly adopted by its governing body.

(e) The coupons attached to the bonds may be executed by the facsimile signature of the mayor of the city.

(f) The bonds may be sold with the privilege of conversion into an issue bearing other rate or rates of interest but only on the condition that the city receive no less and pay no more than it would receive and pay if the bonds were not converted, and the conversion shall be subject to the approval of the city.

(g) The bonds shall have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the commercial paper laws of the state.

Acts 1959, No. 175, § 4; 1970, (Ex. Sess.), No. 34, § 1; 1975, No. 301, § 2; 1981, No. 425, § 41; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-522.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-51-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-51-102
Applicability
Status: in_force

In addition to all other powers possessed by cities of the first class, these cities may establish a board of civil service commissioners for the police and fire departments of their cities. Acts 1949, No. 326, § 1; 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1601.1.

In addition to all other powers possessed by cities of the first class, these cities may establish a board of civil service commissioners for the police and fire departments of their cities.

Acts 1949, No. 326, § 1; 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1601.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-603 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 58 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-58-603
Notice of time and place for redemption, etc
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the clerk or recorder of the council of the city or incorporated town to notify the holders of the warrants to present them to the council at the time and place fixed for the redemption, cancellation, reissuance, or classification of the warrants, or for any other purpose whatever specified in the order of the council, by putting up, at the county courthouse door and at the election precincts in each ward in the city or town a true copy of the order of the council in the premises. This order shall be posted at least thirty (30) days before the time appointed by the order of the city or town council for the presentation of the warrants. It shall be published in newspapers printed and published in the State of Arkansas for two (2) weeks in succession, the last insertion to be at least thirty (30) days before the time fixed by the council for the presentation of the warrants. Acts 1893, No. 97, § 2, p. 169; C. & M. Dig., § 7585; Pope's Dig., § 9666; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4402.

It shall be the duty of the clerk or recorder of the council of the city or incorporated town to notify the holders of the warrants to present them to the council at the time and place fixed for the redemption, cancellation, reissuance, or classification of the warrants, or for any other purpose whatever specified in the order of the council, by putting up, at the county courthouse door and at the election precincts in each ward in the city or town a true copy of the order of the council in the premises. This order shall be posted at least thirty (30) days before the time appointed by the order of the city or town council for the presentation of the warrants. It shall be published in newspapers printed and published in the State of Arkansas for two (2) weeks in succession, the last insertion to be at least thirty (30) days before the time fixed by the council for the presentation of the warrants.

Acts 1893, No. 97, § 2, p. 169; C. & M. Dig., § 7585; Pope's Dig., § 9666; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4402.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-172-205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 172 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-172-205
Enforcement
Status: in_force

The chancery court having jurisdiction over the property in question shall have jurisdiction in equity to enforce the provisions of this subchapter in the rulings issued under it and may restrain by injunction violations of it. Acts 1963, No. 484, § 10; 1965, No. 170, § 2; 1979, No. 371, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5010.

The chancery court having jurisdiction over the property in question shall have jurisdiction in equity to enforce the provisions of this subchapter in the rulings issued under it and may restrain by injunction violations of it.

Acts 1963, No. 484, § 10; 1965, No. 170, § 2; 1979, No. 371, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5010.