Ark. Code Ann. § 14-264-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 264 / Section 14-264-103
Commissioners - Appointment - Removal
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the elected and qualified members of the city council and shall hold office for a term of five (5) years; however, those commissioners first appointed and confirmed after the passage of this chapter shall serve for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years each, to be designated by the mayor and city council. Thereafter, upon the expiration of their respective terms, commissioners appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority vote of the city council shall each be appointed for a term of five (5) years. (b) In the event of a vacancy occurring on the commission, it shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, subject to the approval of a majority vote of the duly elected and qualified members of the city council. (c) Each commissioner shall file the oath required of public officials by law in the State of Arkansas. (d) Upon the appointment of the commissioners as provided in this section, the mayor and city council shall execute such instruments and enact such measures as may be necessary to vest complete charge of the municipally owned or operated hospital in the commissioners. (e) The city council may require bond of the commissioners, in its discretion, for the faithful performance of their duties. (f) Any commissioner appointed by the provisions of this chapter may be removed for cause upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the elected and qualified members of the city council. Acts 1947, No. 322, §§ 3, 4, 11; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4703, 19-4704, 19-4711.

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

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

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

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

(e) The city council may require bond of the commissioners, in its discretion, for the faithful performance of their duties.

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

Acts 1947, No. 322, §§ 3, 4, 11; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4703, 19-4704, 19-4711.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-184-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 184 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-184-202
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "property" means real property and tangible and intangible personal property. Acts 1975, No. 403, § 1; 1985, No. 912, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1625.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "property" means real property and tangible and intangible personal property.

Acts 1975, No. 403, § 1; 1985, No. 912, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1625.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-232-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 232 / Section 14-232-109
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 revenue bonds issued under the authority of this chapter. Revenue bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall be eligible to secure the deposit of public funds. Acts 1971, No. 238, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2722.

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 revenue bonds issued under the authority of this chapter. Revenue bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall be eligible to secure the deposit of public funds.

Acts 1971, No. 238, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2722.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-223 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-120-223
Assessment - Time, certification, and filing
Status: in_force

(a) The assessors shall make their assessment in their respective counties at the time they may be directed to do so by the board of directors of the levee district, drainage district, or levee and drainage district. (b) After each of them shall have completed the assessment for his particular county, he shall certify to it and file it in the office of the board of directors of the district, where it shall be open to public inspection. Acts 1937, No. 67, § 10, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.3.

(a) The assessors shall make their assessment in their respective counties at the time they may be directed to do so by the board of directors of the levee district, drainage district, or levee and drainage district.

(b) After each of them shall have completed the assessment for his particular county, he shall certify to it and file it in the office of the board of directors of the district, where it shall be open to public inspection.

Acts 1937, No. 67, § 10, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-233-120 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 233 / Section 14-233-120
Annual report - Annual budget
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Within the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, each sanitation authority shall make a written report to the governing body of each municipality and county that are members of the authority concerning the activities of the authority for the preceding calendar year. (2) Each report under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering the operation of the authority during the year. (b) Within the last ninety (90) days of each calendar year, each authority shall prepare and submit an annual budget for the next calendar year to the governing body of each municipality and county that are members of the authority for review and approval by a majority of the governing bodies before the annual budget receives final approval by the authority. Amended by Act 2021, No. 677,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1979, No. 699, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2747.

(a) (1) Within the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, each sanitation authority shall make a written report to the governing body of each municipality and county that are members of the authority concerning the activities of the authority for the preceding calendar year. (2) Each report under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering the operation of the authority during the year.

(1) Within the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, each sanitation authority shall make a written report to the governing body of each municipality and county that are members of the authority concerning the activities of the authority for the preceding calendar year.

(2) Each report under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering the operation of the authority during the year.

(b) Within the last ninety (90) days of each calendar year, each authority shall prepare and submit an annual budget for the next calendar year to the governing body of each municipality and county that are members of the authority for review and approval by a majority of the governing bodies before the annual budget receives final approval by the authority.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 677,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1979, No. 699, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2747.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-91-1101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 91 / Subchapter 11 / Section 14-91-1101
Applicability
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall apply only to improvement districts created in cities having a population exceeding sixty thousand (60,000) inhabitants, as shown by the federal census immediately preceding the proceedings authorized by this subchapter. Acts 1925, No. 238, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-303.

This subchapter shall apply only to improvement districts created in cities having a population exceeding sixty thousand (60,000) inhabitants, as shown by the federal census immediately preceding the proceedings authorized by this subchapter.

Acts 1925, No. 238, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-303.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-144-305 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 144 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-144-305
Issuance of revenue bonds - Execution
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the chair and secretary of the board of the research park authority. (2) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons cease to be officers before the delivery of the bonds or coupons, their signatures shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes. (b) The coupons attached to the bonds may be executed by the facsimile signature of the chair of the authority. Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.

(a) (1) The bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the chair and secretary of the board of the research park authority. (2) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons cease to be officers before the delivery of the bonds or coupons, their signatures shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes.

(1) The bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the chair and secretary of the board of the research park authority.

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

(b) The coupons attached to the bonds may be executed by the facsimile signature of the chair of the authority.

Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-283-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 283 / Section 14-283-111
Expenditures - Public proceedings and transactions - Filing of report
Status: in_force

(a) Funds of the district shall be expended only upon the order of the board and upon a voucher check signed by the chairman and secretary-treasurer of the board. (1) Every voucher check shall state upon its face to whom payable, the amount, and the purpose for which it is used. (2) All voucher checks shall be dated and shall be numbered consecutively in a record to be kept by the board of the number and amount of each. (b) All proceedings and transactions of the board shall be a matter of public record and shall be open to the inspection of the public. (c) The board shall file with the county clerk in January of each year a certified itemized report showing all moneys received, the date of receipt, and the source from which received; and all moneys paid out, date paid, to whom paid, and for what purpose, during the preceding year, together with an itemized list of all delinquent taxes showing owner, description of property, years for which the tax is delinquent, and amount of total delinquency. Acts 1979, No. 530, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1213.

(a) Funds of the district shall be expended only upon the order of the board and upon a voucher check signed by the chairman and secretary-treasurer of the board. (1) Every voucher check shall state upon its face to whom payable, the amount, and the purpose for which it is used. (2) All voucher checks shall be dated and shall be numbered consecutively in a record to be kept by the board of the number and amount of each.

(1) Every voucher check shall state upon its face to whom payable, the amount, and the purpose for which it is used.

(2) All voucher checks shall be dated and shall be numbered consecutively in a record to be kept by the board of the number and amount of each.

(b) All proceedings and transactions of the board shall be a matter of public record and shall be open to the inspection of the public.

(c) The board shall file with the county clerk in January of each year a certified itemized report showing all moneys received, the date of receipt, and the source from which received; and all moneys paid out, date paid, to whom paid, and for what purpose, during the preceding year, together with an itemized list of all delinquent taxes showing owner, description of property, years for which the tax is delinquent, and amount of total delinquency.

Acts 1979, No. 530, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1213.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-218-117 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 218 / Section 14-218-117
Collector's notice - Publication
Status: in_force

The collector shall immediately, upon the receipt of the tax list, cause to be published in a newspaper published in the city a notice, which may be in the following form: Click here to view form. Acts 1927, No. 350, § 19; Pope's Dig., § 7418; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-520.

The collector shall immediately, upon the receipt of the tax list, cause to be published in a newspaper published in the city a notice, which may be in the following form:

Click here to view form.

Acts 1927, No. 350, § 19; Pope's Dig., § 7418; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-520.

218_117_1 - Attachment
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-1105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 11 / Section 14-86-1105
Redemption of land on delinquent list
Status: in_force

(a) Anyone desiring to redeem any of the delinquent lands, town lots, railroads, tramroads, bridges, or other real property included in the list shall apply to the county tax collector. (b) Upon the payment of the tax, penalty, interest, and costs, the collector shall issue a redemption certificate in triplicate, a copy of which shall be sent to the secretary of the board of improvement of the district. A copy shall also be sent to the treasurer of the district, or the depository, if one. The collector shall immediately remit the amount of the tax, penalty, and interest to the treasurer of the depository of the district and shall mark opposite the tract by whom redeemed and the date of the payment. (c) For his services on filing and recording the list, the collector shall be entitled to the sum of ten cents (10¢) per tract, which shall be added as cost and, if not redeemed by the owner, paid by the district. (d) If the lands are redeemed, the collector shall be entitled to the sum of one dollar ($1.00) per tract as a redemption fee, which sum, with the cost of recording, shall be paid by the party redeeming and charged as cost against the tract. Acts 1921, No. 534, § 3; 1931, No. 227, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 13890; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1127.

(a) Anyone desiring to redeem any of the delinquent lands, town lots, railroads, tramroads, bridges, or other real property included in the list shall apply to the county tax collector.

(b) Upon the payment of the tax, penalty, interest, and costs, the collector shall issue a redemption certificate in triplicate, a copy of which shall be sent to the secretary of the board of improvement of the district. A copy shall also be sent to the treasurer of the district, or the depository, if one. The collector shall immediately remit the amount of the tax, penalty, and interest to the treasurer of the depository of the district and shall mark opposite the tract by whom redeemed and the date of the payment.

(c) For his services on filing and recording the list, the collector shall be entitled to the sum of ten cents (10¢) per tract, which shall be added as cost and, if not redeemed by the owner, paid by the district.

(d) If the lands are redeemed, the collector shall be entitled to the sum of one dollar ($1.00) per tract as a redemption fee, which sum, with the cost of recording, shall be paid by the party redeeming and charged as cost against the tract.

Acts 1921, No. 534, § 3; 1931, No. 227, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 13890; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1127.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-236-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 236 / Section 14-236-116
Permits and registration fees - Annual training course - Transferability - Renewal
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A fee shall be levied for the review of individual sewage disposal permit applications as follows: (A) For structures one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500 sq. ft.) or less, the fee to review a permit application is thirty dollars ($30.00); (B) For structures more than one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500 sq. ft.) and less than two thousand square feet (2,000 sq. ft.), the fee to review a permit application is forty-five dollars ($45.00); (C) For structures more than two thousand square feet (2,000 sq. ft.) and less than three thousand square feet (3,000 sq. ft.), the fee to review a permit application is ninety dollars ($90.00); (D) For structures more than three thousand square feet (3,000 sq. ft.) and less than four thousand square feet (4,000 sq. ft.), the fee to review a permit application is one hundred twenty dollars ($120); (E) For structures four thousand square feet (4,000 sq. ft.) and greater, the fee to review a permit application is one hundred fifty dollars ($150); and (F) For the alteration, repair, or extension of any individual sewage disposal system, the fee to review a permit application is thirty dollars ($30.00). (2) (A) In calculating the square footage of a residential structure for purposes of determining the applicable fee under this section, the square footage of all auxiliary areas of the residential structure shall not be considered. (B) Auxiliary areas include garages, carports, porches, and other similar areas as determined by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health. (b) An installer shall receive at least one (1) annual training course from an online, private, or governmental source approved by the Department of Health and pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) annually to maintain certification. (c) A fee of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be levied annually for the registration of septic tank manufacturers. (d) A designated representative must attend at least one (1) annual training course provided by the Department of Health and pay a one hundred dollar ($100) fee annually to maintain certification. (e) A certified maintenance person must attend at least one (1) annual training course approved by the Department of Health and pay a fifty-dollar fee annually to maintain certification. (f) The fee for the issuance of a review certificate under the provisions of this chapter to the person developing a subdivision shall be a minimum of one hundred dollars ($100) for one (1) lot and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each following lot, with a maximum of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500). (g) Permit and regulation fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited into the State Treasury as follows: (1) Five dollars ($5.00) of each permit fee collected for permits issued under subsection (a) of this section shall be credited to a special fund to be known as the "Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Improvement Fund" that is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, with such moneys to be used by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health, and in the manner recommended by the Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Advisory Committee, for the implementation of the utilization and application of alternate and experimental individual sewage disposal systems, as set forth in this chapter; (2) The remainder of the fees collected for permits issued under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section and all of the net fees collected under the provisions of subsections (b)-(f) of this section shall be credited to the Public Health Fund, and the moneys shall be used only for the operation of the Onsite Wastewater Program of the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health; and (3) Subject to such rules as may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officer for the Department of Health is hereby authorized to transfer all unexpended funds relative to the funds outlined in subdivision (g)(2) of this section that pertain to fees collected, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for expenditures for the same purpose for any following fiscal year. (h) (1) Permits issued under subsections (b)-(d) of this section shall be nontransferable and shall be renewed annually. (2) A late fee equal to one-half (1/2) of the renewal fee for any type of registration or certification shall be charged to renew a permit sixty (60) days after the annual expiration date. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1028, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 402, § 9; 1983, No. 708, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5409; Acts 1987, No. 435, § 2; 1991, No. 873, § 2; 2005, No. 1864, § 1; 2005, No. 1928, §§ 1, 2; 2007, No. 939, § 2.

(a) (1) A fee shall be levied for the review of individual sewage disposal permit applications as follows: (A) For structures one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500 sq. ft.) or less, the fee to review a permit application is thirty dollars ($30.00); (B) For structures more than one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500 sq. ft.) and less than two thousand square feet (2,000 sq. ft.), the fee to review a permit application is forty-five dollars ($45.00); (C) For structures more than two thousand square feet (2,000 sq. ft.) and less than three thousand square feet (3,000 sq. ft.), the fee to review a permit application is ninety dollars ($90.00); (D) For structures more than three thousand square feet (3,000 sq. ft.) and less than four thousand square feet (4,000 sq. ft.), the fee to review a permit application is one hundred twenty dollars ($120); (E) For structures four thousand square feet (4,000 sq. ft.) and greater, the fee to review a permit application is one hundred fifty dollars ($150); and (F) For the alteration, repair, or extension of any individual sewage disposal system, the fee to review a permit application is thirty dollars ($30.00). (2) (A) In calculating the square footage of a residential structure for purposes of determining the applicable fee under this section, the square footage of all auxiliary areas of the residential structure shall not be considered. (B) Auxiliary areas include garages, carports, porches, and other similar areas as determined by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health.

(1) A fee shall be levied for the review of individual sewage disposal permit applications as follows: (A) For structures one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500 sq. ft.) or less, the fee to review a permit application is thirty dollars ($30.00); (B) For structures more than one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500 sq. ft.) and less than two thousand square feet (2,000 sq. ft.), the fee to review a permit application is forty-five dollars ($45.00); (C) For structures more than two thousand square feet (2,000 sq. ft.) and less than three thousand square feet (3,000 sq. ft.), the fee to review a permit application is ninety dollars ($90.00); (D) For structures more than three thousand square feet (3,000 sq. ft.) and less than four thousand square feet (4,000 sq. ft.), the fee to review a permit application is one hundred twenty dollars ($120); (E) For structures four thousand square feet (4,000 sq. ft.) and greater, the fee to review a permit application is one hundred fifty dollars ($150); and (F) For the alteration, repair, or extension of any individual sewage disposal system, the fee to review a permit application is thirty dollars ($30.00).

(A) For structures one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500 sq. ft.) or less, the fee to review a permit application is thirty dollars ($30.00);

(B) For structures more than one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500 sq. ft.) and less than two thousand square feet (2,000 sq. ft.), the fee to review a permit application is forty-five dollars ($45.00);

(C) For structures more than two thousand square feet (2,000 sq. ft.) and less than three thousand square feet (3,000 sq. ft.), the fee to review a permit application is ninety dollars ($90.00);

(D) For structures more than three thousand square feet (3,000 sq. ft.) and less than four thousand square feet (4,000 sq. ft.), the fee to review a permit application is one hundred twenty dollars ($120);

(E) For structures four thousand square feet (4,000 sq. ft.) and greater, the fee to review a permit application is one hundred fifty dollars ($150); and

(F) For the alteration, repair, or extension of any individual sewage disposal system, the fee to review a permit application is thirty dollars ($30.00).

(2) (A) In calculating the square footage of a residential structure for purposes of determining the applicable fee under this section, the square footage of all auxiliary areas of the residential structure shall not be considered. (B) Auxiliary areas include garages, carports, porches, and other similar areas as determined by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health.

(A) In calculating the square footage of a residential structure for purposes of determining the applicable fee under this section, the square footage of all auxiliary areas of the residential structure shall not be considered.

(B) Auxiliary areas include garages, carports, porches, and other similar areas as determined by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health.

(b) An installer shall receive at least one (1) annual training course from an online, private, or governmental source approved by the Department of Health and pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) annually to maintain certification.

(c) A fee of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be levied annually for the registration of septic tank manufacturers.

(d) A designated representative must attend at least one (1) annual training course provided by the Department of Health and pay a one hundred dollar ($100) fee annually to maintain certification.

(e) A certified maintenance person must attend at least one (1) annual training course approved by the Department of Health and pay a fifty-dollar fee annually to maintain certification.

(f) The fee for the issuance of a review certificate under the provisions of this chapter to the person developing a subdivision shall be a minimum of one hundred dollars ($100) for one (1) lot and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each following lot, with a maximum of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).

(g) Permit and regulation fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited into the State Treasury as follows: (1) Five dollars ($5.00) of each permit fee collected for permits issued under subsection (a) of this section shall be credited to a special fund to be known as the "Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Improvement Fund" that is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, with such moneys to be used by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health, and in the manner recommended by the Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Advisory Committee, for the implementation of the utilization and application of alternate and experimental individual sewage disposal systems, as set forth in this chapter; (2) The remainder of the fees collected for permits issued under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section and all of the net fees collected under the provisions of subsections (b)-(f) of this section shall be credited to the Public Health Fund, and the moneys shall be used only for the operation of the Onsite Wastewater Program of the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health; and (3) Subject to such rules as may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officer for the Department of Health is hereby authorized to transfer all unexpended funds relative to the funds outlined in subdivision (g)(2) of this section that pertain to fees collected, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for expenditures for the same purpose for any following fiscal year.

(1) Five dollars ($5.00) of each permit fee collected for permits issued under subsection (a) of this section shall be credited to a special fund to be known as the "Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Improvement Fund" that is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, with such moneys to be used by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health, and in the manner recommended by the Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Advisory Committee, for the implementation of the utilization and application of alternate and experimental individual sewage disposal systems, as set forth in this chapter;

(2) The remainder of the fees collected for permits issued under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section and all of the net fees collected under the provisions of subsections (b)-(f) of this section shall be credited to the Public Health Fund, and the moneys shall be used only for the operation of the Onsite Wastewater Program of the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health; and

(3) Subject to such rules as may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officer for the Department of Health is hereby authorized to transfer all unexpended funds relative to the funds outlined in subdivision (g)(2) of this section that pertain to fees collected, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for expenditures for the same purpose for any following fiscal year.

(h) (1) Permits issued under subsections (b)-(d) of this section shall be nontransferable and shall be renewed annually. (2) A late fee equal to one-half (1/2) of the renewal fee for any type of registration or certification shall be charged to renew a permit sixty (60) days after the annual expiration date.

(1) Permits issued under subsections (b)-(d) of this section shall be nontransferable and shall be renewed annually.

(2) A late fee equal to one-half (1/2) of the renewal fee for any type of registration or certification shall be charged to renew a permit sixty (60) days after the annual expiration date.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1028, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 402, § 9; 1983, No. 708, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5409; Acts 1987, No. 435, § 2; 1991, No. 873, § 2; 2005, No. 1864, § 1; 2005, No. 1928, §§ 1, 2; 2007, No. 939, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-298-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 298 / Section 14-298-109
Viewing, surveying, and laying out road
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the viewers to meet at the time and place specified in the order. After taking an oath or affirmation to faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of their appointments, respectively, they shall take to their assistance two (2) suitable persons as chain carriers and one (1) person as marker and proceed to view, survey, and lay out or alter the roads as prayed for in the petition, or as near the same as in their opinion a good road can be made with reasonable expense, taking into consideration the ground, convenience, and inconvenience and expense which will result to individuals as well as to the public if the road is established, or any part thereof, or altered as prayed for. In laying out or altering or establishing public highways, the highways shall be located as near as practicable on section and subdivision lines. Acts 1871, No. 26, § 50, p. 56; 1899, No. 202, § 1, p. 364; C. & M. Dig., § 5235; Pope's Dig., § 6950; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-909; Acts 2005, No. 1200, § 4.

It shall be the duty of the viewers to meet at the time and place specified in the order. After taking an oath or affirmation to faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of their appointments, respectively, they shall take to their assistance two (2) suitable persons as chain carriers and one (1) person as marker and proceed to view, survey, and lay out or alter the roads as prayed for in the petition, or as near the same as in their opinion a good road can be made with reasonable expense, taking into consideration the ground, convenience, and inconvenience and expense which will result to individuals as well as to the public if the road is established, or any part thereof, or altered as prayed for. In laying out or altering or establishing public highways, the highways shall be located as near as practicable on section and subdivision lines.

Acts 1871, No. 26, § 50, p. 56; 1899, No. 202, § 1, p. 364; C. & M. Dig., § 5235; Pope's Dig., § 6950; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-909; Acts 2005, No. 1200, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-386-112 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 386 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-386-112
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1897 (Ex. Sess.), No. 28, § 7, p. 78; C. & M. Dig., § 4692; Pope's Dig., § 5781; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1353.

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

Acts 1897 (Ex. Sess.), No. 28, § 7, p. 78; C. & M. Dig., § 4692; Pope's Dig., § 5781; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1353.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-57-709 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-57-709
Vehicles acquired after July 1
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of any vehicle first acquired or first used in the city or town after July 1 of the taxable year shall be required to pay only one-half (1/2) of the annual rate of the city or town vehicle tax for the remainder of the calendar year. The tax may be paid, without penalty, during the thirty-day period following the date of first acquisition or first use. (b) No vehicle tax shall be required of the owner if the vehicle tax for the particular year has been paid by a former owner, whether or not in the same city or town. Acts 1969, No. 88, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3509.

(a) The owner of any vehicle first acquired or first used in the city or town after July 1 of the taxable year shall be required to pay only one-half (1/2) of the annual rate of the city or town vehicle tax for the remainder of the calendar year. The tax may be paid, without penalty, during the thirty-day period following the date of first acquisition or first use.

(b) No vehicle tax shall be required of the owner if the vehicle tax for the particular year has been paid by a former owner, whether or not in the same city or town.

Acts 1969, No. 88, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3509.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-328 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-164-328
Capital improvement bonds - Local sales and use tax - Election to authorize
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) On the date of adoption of an ordinance levying a local sales and use tax or taxes to retire the bonds for capital improvements or economic development projects, or within thirty (30) days following the adoption of the ordinance, the municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the calling and holding of an election on the issuance of the bonds to which the tax or taxes will be pledged as provided in § 14-164-309 . (B) The ordinance levying the tax may also call the election. (2) (A) In addition to the requirements of § 14-164-309 and in lieu of a reference to an ad valorem tax, if none is to be levied, there shall be set forth on the ballot a statement that a local sales and use tax or taxes shall be levied and pledged to the retirement of the bonds approved by the voters. (B) The percentage rate for each tax shall also be specified on the ballot. (b) (1) Following the election, the chief executive of the municipality or county shall issue his or her proclamation of the results of the election with reference to the bonds. (2) The proclamation shall be published one (1) time in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality or county. (c) (1) Any person desiring to challenge the results of the election as published in the proclamation shall file a challenge in the circuit court in which the municipality or county is located within thirty (30) days of the date of publication of the proclamation. (2) Hearings of such matters of litigation shall be advanced on the docket of the courts and disposed of at the earliest feasible time. Amended by Act 2017, No. 533,§ 15, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1985, No. 871, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1247; Acts 1991, No. 765, § 2; 2001, No. 1168, § 2.

(a) (1) (A) On the date of adoption of an ordinance levying a local sales and use tax or taxes to retire the bonds for capital improvements or economic development projects, or within thirty (30) days following the adoption of the ordinance, the municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the calling and holding of an election on the issuance of the bonds to which the tax or taxes will be pledged as provided in § 14-164-309 . (B) The ordinance levying the tax may also call the election. (2) (A) In addition to the requirements of § 14-164-309 and in lieu of a reference to an ad valorem tax, if none is to be levied, there shall be set forth on the ballot a statement that a local sales and use tax or taxes shall be levied and pledged to the retirement of the bonds approved by the voters. (B) The percentage rate for each tax shall also be specified on the ballot.

(1) (A) On the date of adoption of an ordinance levying a local sales and use tax or taxes to retire the bonds for capital improvements or economic development projects, or within thirty (30) days following the adoption of the ordinance, the municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the calling and holding of an election on the issuance of the bonds to which the tax or taxes will be pledged as provided in § 14-164-309 . (B) The ordinance levying the tax may also call the election.

(A) On the date of adoption of an ordinance levying a local sales and use tax or taxes to retire the bonds for capital improvements or economic development projects, or within thirty (30) days following the adoption of the ordinance, the municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the calling and holding of an election on the issuance of the bonds to which the tax or taxes will be pledged as provided in § 14-164-309 .

(B) The ordinance levying the tax may also call the election.

(2) (A) In addition to the requirements of § 14-164-309 and in lieu of a reference to an ad valorem tax, if none is to be levied, there shall be set forth on the ballot a statement that a local sales and use tax or taxes shall be levied and pledged to the retirement of the bonds approved by the voters. (B) The percentage rate for each tax shall also be specified on the ballot.

(A) In addition to the requirements of § 14-164-309 and in lieu of a reference to an ad valorem tax, if none is to be levied, there shall be set forth on the ballot a statement that a local sales and use tax or taxes shall be levied and pledged to the retirement of the bonds approved by the voters.

(B) The percentage rate for each tax shall also be specified on the ballot.

(b) (1) Following the election, the chief executive of the municipality or county shall issue his or her proclamation of the results of the election with reference to the bonds. (2) The proclamation shall be published one (1) time in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality or county.

(1) Following the election, the chief executive of the municipality or county shall issue his or her proclamation of the results of the election with reference to the bonds.

(2) The proclamation shall be published one (1) time in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality or county.

(c) (1) Any person desiring to challenge the results of the election as published in the proclamation shall file a challenge in the circuit court in which the municipality or county is located within thirty (30) days of the date of publication of the proclamation. (2) Hearings of such matters of litigation shall be advanced on the docket of the courts and disposed of at the earliest feasible time.

(1) Any person desiring to challenge the results of the election as published in the proclamation shall file a challenge in the circuit court in which the municipality or county is located within thirty (30) days of the date of publication of the proclamation.

(2) Hearings of such matters of litigation shall be advanced on the docket of the courts and disposed of at the earliest feasible time.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 533,§ 15, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 871, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1247; Acts 1991, No. 765, § 2; 2001, No. 1168, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-269-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 269 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-269-105
Bonds - Authority to issue
Status: in_force

(a) Municipalities are authorized to use any available revenues for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in § 14-269-103 , and are authorized to issue revenue bonds and to use the proceeds thereof for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in § 14-269-103 , either alone or together with other available funds and revenues. (b) The amount of bonds issued shall be sufficient to pay the cost of accomplishing the specified purposes, the cost of issuing the bonds, the amount necessary for a reserve, if desirable, the amount necessary to provide for debt service on the bonds until revenues for the payment thereof are available, and any other costs and expenditures of whatever nature incidental to the accomplishment of the specified purposes. Acts 1965, No. 486, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3632.

(a) Municipalities are authorized to use any available revenues for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in § 14-269-103 , and are authorized to issue revenue bonds and to use the proceeds thereof for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in § 14-269-103 , either alone or together with other available funds and revenues.

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

Acts 1965, No. 486, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3632.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-329 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-201-329
Suits for misappropriation or misuse of money
Status: in_force

Any taxpayer in any city or town in this state where this subchapter shall be adopted shall have the right to institute a suit against the board of public utilities or any member thereof for any sums of money or any property that may be misappropriated or misused by the board or any member thereof. Acts 1939, No. 95, § 30; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4030.

Any taxpayer in any city or town in this state where this subchapter shall be adopted shall have the right to institute a suit against the board of public utilities or any member thereof for any sums of money or any property that may be misappropriated or misused by the board or any member thereof.

Acts 1939, No. 95, § 30; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4030.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-92-401 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-92-401
Petition by landowners
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The owners of a two-thirds (2/3) majority in value as shown by the last county assessment of the real property within any suburban improvement district may, by written petition, require the board of commissioners of the district to sell all or any portion of the real or personal property, or both, owned by the district. (2) (A) The petition shall specify with reasonable certainty what property is to be sold and shall stipulate the sale price and may specify such other terms and conditions of the sale as to the petitioners may seem desirable. (B) The sale price shall in no event be a sum less than the amount necessary to pay all the outstanding secured indebtedness against the property to be sold. (b) Upon the filing of the petition, the board shall give notice by publication once a week for two (2) weeks in some newspaper having a general circulation throughout the district, advising the owners of real property within the district that on a day therein named the commissioners will hear the petition and determine whether those signing it constitute a two-thirds (2/3) majority in value of the owners of real property within the district. (c) (1) At the meeting named in the notice, the owners of real property within the district shall be heard before the board which shall determine whether the signers of the petition constitute a two-thirds (2/3) majority in value. (2) (A) The finding of the commissioners shall be conclusive, unless within thirty (30) days thereafter, suit is brought to review its action in the chancery court of the county in which the district was organized. (B) In determining whether those signing the petition constitute a two-thirds (2/3) majority in value of the owners of the real property within the district, the commissioners and the court shall be guided by the record of deeds in the office of the recorder of the county and shall not consider any unrecorded instrument. Acts 1965, No. 377, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-740.

(a) (1) The owners of a two-thirds (2/3) majority in value as shown by the last county assessment of the real property within any suburban improvement district may, by written petition, require the board of commissioners of the district to sell all or any portion of the real or personal property, or both, owned by the district. (2) (A) The petition shall specify with reasonable certainty what property is to be sold and shall stipulate the sale price and may specify such other terms and conditions of the sale as to the petitioners may seem desirable. (B) The sale price shall in no event be a sum less than the amount necessary to pay all the outstanding secured indebtedness against the property to be sold.

(1) The owners of a two-thirds (2/3) majority in value as shown by the last county assessment of the real property within any suburban improvement district may, by written petition, require the board of commissioners of the district to sell all or any portion of the real or personal property, or both, owned by the district.

(2) (A) The petition shall specify with reasonable certainty what property is to be sold and shall stipulate the sale price and may specify such other terms and conditions of the sale as to the petitioners may seem desirable. (B) The sale price shall in no event be a sum less than the amount necessary to pay all the outstanding secured indebtedness against the property to be sold.

(A) The petition shall specify with reasonable certainty what property is to be sold and shall stipulate the sale price and may specify such other terms and conditions of the sale as to the petitioners may seem desirable.

(B) The sale price shall in no event be a sum less than the amount necessary to pay all the outstanding secured indebtedness against the property to be sold.

(b) Upon the filing of the petition, the board shall give notice by publication once a week for two (2) weeks in some newspaper having a general circulation throughout the district, advising the owners of real property within the district that on a day therein named the commissioners will hear the petition and determine whether those signing it constitute a two-thirds (2/3) majority in value of the owners of real property within the district.

(c) (1) At the meeting named in the notice, the owners of real property within the district shall be heard before the board which shall determine whether the signers of the petition constitute a two-thirds (2/3) majority in value. (2) (A) The finding of the commissioners shall be conclusive, unless within thirty (30) days thereafter, suit is brought to review its action in the chancery court of the county in which the district was organized. (B) In determining whether those signing the petition constitute a two-thirds (2/3) majority in value of the owners of the real property within the district, the commissioners and the court shall be guided by the record of deeds in the office of the recorder of the county and shall not consider any unrecorded instrument.

(1) At the meeting named in the notice, the owners of real property within the district shall be heard before the board which shall determine whether the signers of the petition constitute a two-thirds (2/3) majority in value.

(2) (A) The finding of the commissioners shall be conclusive, unless within thirty (30) days thereafter, suit is brought to review its action in the chancery court of the county in which the district was organized. (B) In determining whether those signing the petition constitute a two-thirds (2/3) majority in value of the owners of the real property within the district, the commissioners and the court shall be guided by the record of deeds in the office of the recorder of the county and shall not consider any unrecorded instrument.

(A) The finding of the commissioners shall be conclusive, unless within thirty (30) days thereafter, suit is brought to review its action in the chancery court of the county in which the district was organized.

(B) In determining whether those signing the petition constitute a two-thirds (2/3) majority in value of the owners of the real property within the district, the commissioners and the court shall be guided by the record of deeds in the office of the recorder of the county and shall not consider any unrecorded instrument.

Acts 1965, No. 377, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-740.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-1606 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 16 / Section 14-54-1606
Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall not supersede, prevent, or preempt any valid covenants or bills of assurance. (b) This subchapter shall not require that manufactured homes be permitted in historic districts. Acts 2003, No. 624, § 1.

(a) This subchapter shall not supersede, prevent, or preempt any valid covenants or bills of assurance.

(b) This subchapter shall not require that manufactured homes be permitted in historic districts.

Acts 2003, No. 624, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-16-807 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-16-807
Oversight
Status: in_force

(a) If a county judge makes recommendations under this subchapter, the county judge shall annually review his or her evaluation and recommendations as provided under this subchapter. (b) If there is a significant change in conditions, the county judge shall file a revised evaluation and revised recommendations for consideration by the quorum court using the same procedures under which the original evaluation and recommendations were made under this subchapter. Acts 2009, No. 810, § 1.

(a) If a county judge makes recommendations under this subchapter, the county judge shall annually review his or her evaluation and recommendations as provided under this subchapter.

(b) If there is a significant change in conditions, the county judge shall file a revised evaluation and revised recommendations for consideration by the quorum court using the same procedures under which the original evaluation and recommendations were made under this subchapter.

Acts 2009, No. 810, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-59-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 59 / Section 14-59-111
Cash disbursements journals
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Municipalities shall establish a cash disbursements journal or electronic check register that shall indicate the date, payee, check number or transaction number, amount of each check written or transaction, and classification or general ledger account. (2) The classifications of expenditures shall include the major type of expenditures by department, such as: (A) Personal services; (B) Supplies; (C) Other services and charges; (D) Capital outlay; (E) Debt service; and (F) Transfers out. (b) (1) The cash disbursements journal shall be properly balanced and totaled monthly and on a year-to-date basis. (2) The cash disbursements journal shall be reconciled monthly to total bank disbursements as indicated on the monthly bank statements. (3) The electronic check register shall be posted to the general ledger at least monthly. The general ledger shall be reconciled monthly to total bank disbursements as indicated on the monthly bank statements. Acts 1973, No. 159, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5311; Acts 2001, No. 1062, § 4; 2011, No. 621, § 7.

(a) (1) Municipalities shall establish a cash disbursements journal or electronic check register that shall indicate the date, payee, check number or transaction number, amount of each check written or transaction, and classification or general ledger account. (2) The classifications of expenditures shall include the major type of expenditures by department, such as: (A) Personal services; (B) Supplies; (C) Other services and charges; (D) Capital outlay; (E) Debt service; and (F) Transfers out.

(1) Municipalities shall establish a cash disbursements journal or electronic check register that shall indicate the date, payee, check number or transaction number, amount of each check written or transaction, and classification or general ledger account.

(2) The classifications of expenditures shall include the major type of expenditures by department, such as: (A) Personal services; (B) Supplies; (C) Other services and charges; (D) Capital outlay; (E) Debt service; and (F) Transfers out.

(A) Personal services;

(B) Supplies;

(C) Other services and charges;

(D) Capital outlay;

(E) Debt service; and

(F) Transfers out.

(b) (1) The cash disbursements journal shall be properly balanced and totaled monthly and on a year-to-date basis. (2) The cash disbursements journal shall be reconciled monthly to total bank disbursements as indicated on the monthly bank statements. (3) The electronic check register shall be posted to the general ledger at least monthly. The general ledger shall be reconciled monthly to total bank disbursements as indicated on the monthly bank statements.

(1) The cash disbursements journal shall be properly balanced and totaled monthly and on a year-to-date basis.

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

(3) The electronic check register shall be posted to the general ledger at least monthly. The general ledger shall be reconciled monthly to total bank disbursements as indicated on the monthly bank statements.

Acts 1973, No. 159, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5311; Acts 2001, No. 1062, § 4; 2011, No. 621, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-184-123 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 184 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-184-123
Bonds - Trust indenture
Status: in_force

(a) The authorizing resolution may provide for the execution by the district with a bank or trust company, within or without the State of Arkansas, of a trust indenture. (b) The trust indenture may contain any terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the board including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (1) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (2) The nature and extent of the security; (3) The issuance of additional bonds and the nature of the lien and pledge, parity or priority, in that event; (4) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (5) The collection and disposition of assessments and of revenues; (6) The investing and reinvesting, in securities specified by the board, of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; and (7) The rights, duties, and obligations of the board and the holders and registered owners of the bonds. Acts 1973, No. 162, § 18; 1975, No. 402, § 6; 1981, No. 474, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1617.

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

(b) The trust indenture may contain any terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the board including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (1) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (2) The nature and extent of the security; (3) The issuance of additional bonds and the nature of the lien and pledge, parity or priority, in that event; (4) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (5) The collection and disposition of assessments and of revenues; (6) The investing and reinvesting, in securities specified by the board, of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; and (7) The rights, duties, and obligations of the board and the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(1) The maintenance of various funds and reserves;

(2) The nature and extent of the security;

(3) The issuance of additional bonds and the nature of the lien and pledge, parity or priority, in that event;

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

(5) The collection and disposition of assessments and of revenues;

(6) The investing and reinvesting, in securities specified by the board, of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; and

(7) The rights, duties, and obligations of the board and the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

Acts 1973, No. 162, § 18; 1975, No. 402, § 6; 1981, No. 474, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1617.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-301 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-121-301
Members generally
Status: in_force

(a) When the county court has established any such drainage district, it shall appoint three (3) owners of real property within the county to act as commissioners. (b) Each of these commissioners shall take the oath of office required by Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 20, and shall also swear that he will not directly or indirectly be interested in any contract made by the board and that he will well and truly assess all benefits resulting from the improvement and all damages caused thereby. (c) Any commissioner failing to take the oath within thirty (30) days after his appointment shall be deemed to have declined, and his place shall be filled by the county court if in session, and if not, by the county judge. (d) All vacancies on the board shall be filled by the county court, or the county judge in vacation; but if a majority in value of the owners of real property in the district shall petition for the appointment of particular persons as commissioners, it shall be the duty of the county court or county judge to appoint the persons so designated. (e) (1) The county court shall remove any member of the board on the petition of a majority in value of the owners of real property in the district. (2) The county court may remove any commissioner and appoint his successor upon proof of incompetency or neglect of duty, but the charges shall be in writing, and the commissioner shall have the right to be heard in his defense and to appeal to the circuit court. (f) The commissioners provided for in this subchapter shall receive as compensation the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) each day for attending meetings of the board, together with their necessary expenses. Acts 1909, No. 279, §§ 4, 13, 18, p. 829; 1911, No. 221, § 4; C. & M. Dig., §§ 3610, 3621, 3626; Acts 1921, No. 353, § 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 4458, 4472, 4477; Acts 1969, No. 152, § 3; 1971, No. 95, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 21-505, 21-506, 21-523.

(a) When the county court has established any such drainage district, it shall appoint three (3) owners of real property within the county to act as commissioners.

(b) Each of these commissioners shall take the oath of office required by Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 20, and shall also swear that he will not directly or indirectly be interested in any contract made by the board and that he will well and truly assess all benefits resulting from the improvement and all damages caused thereby.

(c) Any commissioner failing to take the oath within thirty (30) days after his appointment shall be deemed to have declined, and his place shall be filled by the county court if in session, and if not, by the county judge.

(d) All vacancies on the board shall be filled by the county court, or the county judge in vacation; but if a majority in value of the owners of real property in the district shall petition for the appointment of particular persons as commissioners, it shall be the duty of the county court or county judge to appoint the persons so designated.

(e) (1) The county court shall remove any member of the board on the petition of a majority in value of the owners of real property in the district. (2) The county court may remove any commissioner and appoint his successor upon proof of incompetency or neglect of duty, but the charges shall be in writing, and the commissioner shall have the right to be heard in his defense and to appeal to the circuit court.

(1) The county court shall remove any member of the board on the petition of a majority in value of the owners of real property in the district.

(2) The county court may remove any commissioner and appoint his successor upon proof of incompetency or neglect of duty, but the charges shall be in writing, and the commissioner shall have the right to be heard in his defense and to appeal to the circuit court.

(f) The commissioners provided for in this subchapter shall receive as compensation the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) each day for attending meetings of the board, together with their necessary expenses.

Acts 1909, No. 279, §§ 4, 13, 18, p. 829; 1911, No. 221, § 4; C. & M. Dig., §§ 3610, 3621, 3626; Acts 1921, No. 353, § 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 4458, 4472, 4477; Acts 1969, No. 152, § 3; 1971, No. 95, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 21-505, 21-506, 21-523.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-505 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 58 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-58-505
Financial aid
Status: in_force

(a) Incorporated towns and cities of the first or second class, pursuant to an ordinance properly and lawfully adopted by their governing bodies, are empowered and authorized to annually grant financial aid to any public postsecondary educational institution located within their borders for the purpose of assisting the institution in paying its lawful expenses of operation. (b) The ordinance shall be effective for a period of twelve (12) months. Acts 1993, No. 866, § 1.

(a) Incorporated towns and cities of the first or second class, pursuant to an ordinance properly and lawfully adopted by their governing bodies, are empowered and authorized to annually grant financial aid to any public postsecondary educational institution located within their borders for the purpose of assisting the institution in paying its lawful expenses of operation.

(b) The ordinance shall be effective for a period of twelve (12) months.

Acts 1993, No. 866, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-22-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-22-102
Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for a county official to make a purchase with county funds in excess of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000), unless the method of purchasing prescribed under this chapter is followed. (b) This chapter does not apply to a purchase under thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) or to the purchase of commodities under § 14-22-106 . (c) (1) Beginning January 1, 2025, and on each January 1 at subsequent five-year intervals, the amounts under subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be adjusted to reflect the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers or its successor, as published by the United States Department of Labor for the five (5) years immediately preceding the percentage increase, and rounded to the nearest whole number. (2) Following a percentage increase under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the Department of Finance and Administration shall provide each county and Arkansas Legislative Audit with the percentage increase and the corresponding updated amounts under this section. Amended by Act 2021, No. 435,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 1; 1975, No. 439, § 1; 1975, No. 617, § 1; 1985, No. 745, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1601; Acts 1995, No. 431, § 1; 2003, No. 209, § 1; 2007, No. 249, § 1.

(a) It is unlawful for a county official to make a purchase with county funds in excess of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000), unless the method of purchasing prescribed under this chapter is followed.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a purchase under thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) or to the purchase of commodities under § 14-22-106 .

(c) (1) Beginning January 1, 2025, and on each January 1 at subsequent five-year intervals, the amounts under subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be adjusted to reflect the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers or its successor, as published by the United States Department of Labor for the five (5) years immediately preceding the percentage increase, and rounded to the nearest whole number. (2) Following a percentage increase under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the Department of Finance and Administration shall provide each county and Arkansas Legislative Audit with the percentage increase and the corresponding updated amounts under this section.

(1) Beginning January 1, 2025, and on each January 1 at subsequent five-year intervals, the amounts under subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be adjusted to reflect the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers or its successor, as published by the United States Department of Labor for the five (5) years immediately preceding the percentage increase, and rounded to the nearest whole number.

(2) Following a percentage increase under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the Department of Finance and Administration shall provide each county and Arkansas Legislative Audit with the percentage increase and the corresponding updated amounts under this section.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 435,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 1; 1975, No. 439, § 1; 1975, No. 617, § 1; 1985, No. 745, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1601; Acts 1995, No. 431, § 1; 2003, No. 209, § 1; 2007, No. 249, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-16-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-16-116
Property exchange or transfer by counties
Status: in_force

(a) A county may: (1) Exchange or transfer properties, real or personal, with other counties, municipalities, community colleges, or institutions of higher education; and (2) Exchange real property with individuals or nonprofit corporations when in the best interest of the county. (b) (1) An exchange or transfer under this section shall be: (A) Authorized, approved, or confirmed by ordinance of the quorum court; and (B) Accomplished in accordance with procedures prescribed or confirmed by the quorum court. (2) An ordinance adopted by the quorum court under this section shall be: (A) Confirmed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the quorum court; and (B) Filed with the county clerk and include a copy of the bill of sale setting forth the terms and conditions of the sale, transfer, deed, or conveyance. (c) An agreement for service, legal tender, or other consideration may be accepted in exchange for real or personal property under this section. (d) A transfer made under this section is exempt from §§ 14-16-105 and 14-16-106 , § 14-22-101 et seq., and the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 502,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 98,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1999, No. 1248, § 1.

(a) A county may: (1) Exchange or transfer properties, real or personal, with other counties, municipalities, community colleges, or institutions of higher education; and (2) Exchange real property with individuals or nonprofit corporations when in the best interest of the county.

(1) Exchange or transfer properties, real or personal, with other counties, municipalities, community colleges, or institutions of higher education; and

(2) Exchange real property with individuals or nonprofit corporations when in the best interest of the county.

(b) (1) An exchange or transfer under this section shall be: (A) Authorized, approved, or confirmed by ordinance of the quorum court; and (B) Accomplished in accordance with procedures prescribed or confirmed by the quorum court. (2) An ordinance adopted by the quorum court under this section shall be: (A) Confirmed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the quorum court; and (B) Filed with the county clerk and include a copy of the bill of sale setting forth the terms and conditions of the sale, transfer, deed, or conveyance.

(1) An exchange or transfer under this section shall be: (A) Authorized, approved, or confirmed by ordinance of the quorum court; and (B) Accomplished in accordance with procedures prescribed or confirmed by the quorum court.

(A) Authorized, approved, or confirmed by ordinance of the quorum court; and

(B) Accomplished in accordance with procedures prescribed or confirmed by the quorum court.

(2) An ordinance adopted by the quorum court under this section shall be: (A) Confirmed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the quorum court; and (B) Filed with the county clerk and include a copy of the bill of sale setting forth the terms and conditions of the sale, transfer, deed, or conveyance.

(A) Confirmed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the quorum court; and

(B) Filed with the county clerk and include a copy of the bill of sale setting forth the terms and conditions of the sale, transfer, deed, or conveyance.

(c) An agreement for service, legal tender, or other consideration may be accepted in exchange for real or personal property under this section.

(d) A transfer made under this section is exempt from §§ 14-16-105 and 14-16-106 , § 14-22-101 et seq., and the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 502,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 98,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1999, No. 1248, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-40-2201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 22 / Section 14-40-2201
Annexation and provision of scheduled services
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Beginning March 1, 2014, and each successive year thereafter, the mayor or city manager of a city or incorporated town shall file annually with the city clerk or recorder, town recorder, and county clerk a written notice describing any annexation elections that have become final in the previous eight (8) years. (2) The written notice shall include: (A) The schedule of services to be provided to the inhabitants of the annexed portion of the city; and (B) A statement as to whether the scheduled services have been provided to the inhabitants of the annexed portions of the city. (b) If the scheduled services have not been provided to the new inhabitants within three (3) years after the date the annexation becomes final, the written notice reporting the status of the extension of scheduled services shall include a statement of the rights of inhabitants to seek detachment. (c) A city or incorporated town shall not proceed with annexation elections if there are pending scheduled services that have not been provided in three (3) years as prescribed by law. Added by Act 2013, No. 1502,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) (1) Beginning March 1, 2014, and each successive year thereafter, the mayor or city manager of a city or incorporated town shall file annually with the city clerk or recorder, town recorder, and county clerk a written notice describing any annexation elections that have become final in the previous eight (8) years. (2) The written notice shall include: (A) The schedule of services to be provided to the inhabitants of the annexed portion of the city; and (B) A statement as to whether the scheduled services have been provided to the inhabitants of the annexed portions of the city.

(1) Beginning March 1, 2014, and each successive year thereafter, the mayor or city manager of a city or incorporated town shall file annually with the city clerk or recorder, town recorder, and county clerk a written notice describing any annexation elections that have become final in the previous eight (8) years.

(2) The written notice shall include: (A) The schedule of services to be provided to the inhabitants of the annexed portion of the city; and (B) A statement as to whether the scheduled services have been provided to the inhabitants of the annexed portions of the city.

(A) The schedule of services to be provided to the inhabitants of the annexed portion of the city; and

(B) A statement as to whether the scheduled services have been provided to the inhabitants of the annexed portions of the city.

(b) If the scheduled services have not been provided to the new inhabitants within three (3) years after the date the annexation becomes final, the written notice reporting the status of the extension of scheduled services shall include a statement of the rights of inhabitants to seek detachment.

(c) A city or incorporated town shall not proceed with annexation elections if there are pending scheduled services that have not been provided in three (3) years as prescribed by law.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1502,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-251-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 251 / Section 14-251-102
Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter, with the exception of §§ 14-251-104 and 14-251-108 , shall apply to all water improvement districts. Acts 1959, No. 204, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4231.

The provisions of this chapter, with the exception of §§ 14-251-104 and 14-251-108 , shall apply to all water improvement districts.

Acts 1959, No. 204, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4231.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-72-604 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-72-604
Construction
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and the purposes of this subchapter as complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every action and thing authorized in this subchapter, and all powers granted in this subchapter shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate this intent and these purposes and not as a limitation of powers. Acts 1986 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1296.

This subchapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and the purposes of this subchapter as complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every action and thing authorized in this subchapter, and all powers granted in this subchapter shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate this intent and these purposes and not as a limitation of powers.

Acts 1986 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1296.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-306 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-15-306
Disposition of prescription medication
Status: in_force

(a) A coroner may collect and secure any prescription medication of the decedent to ensure that the medication does not come into the possession of a person who might use the medication in an illegal or harmful manner. (b) Collected medication shall be disposed of under circuit court order or shall be forwarded to the Department of Health within thirty (30) days for proper destruction under § 20-64-214 . (c) This section shall not apply to any prescription medication in the custody or possession of an institutional healthcare provider or attending hospice nurse that is subject to other laws, rules, and regulations governing the destruction or disposition of patient or resident medication. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 986, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2007, No. 194, § 3.

(a) A coroner may collect and secure any prescription medication of the decedent to ensure that the medication does not come into the possession of a person who might use the medication in an illegal or harmful manner.

(b) Collected medication shall be disposed of under circuit court order or shall be forwarded to the Department of Health within thirty (30) days for proper destruction under § 20-64-214 .

(c) This section shall not apply to any prescription medication in the custody or possession of an institutional healthcare provider or attending hospice nurse that is subject to other laws, rules, and regulations governing the destruction or disposition of patient or resident medication.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 986, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 194, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-2-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-2-303
Validity of electronic documents
Status: in_force

(a) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that a document be an original, be on paper or another tangible medium, or be in writing, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic document satisfying this subchapter. (b) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that a document be signed, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic signature. (c) A requirement that a document or a signature associated with a document be notarized, acknowledged, verified, witnessed, or made under oath is satisfied if the electronic signature of the person authorized to perform that act, and all other information required to be included, is attached to or logically associated with the document or signature. A physical or electronic image of a stamp, impression, or seal need not accompany an electronic signature. Acts 2007, No. 734, § 1.

(a) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that a document be an original, be on paper or another tangible medium, or be in writing, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic document satisfying this subchapter.

(b) If a law requires, as a condition for recording, that a document be signed, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic signature.

(c) A requirement that a document or a signature associated with a document be notarized, acknowledged, verified, witnessed, or made under oath is satisfied if the electronic signature of the person authorized to perform that act, and all other information required to be included, is attached to or logically associated with the document or signature. A physical or electronic image of a stamp, impression, or seal need not accompany an electronic signature.

Acts 2007, No. 734, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-169-108
Child support cooperation - Legislative intent - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) This section is: (1) Intended to encourage and permit a public housing authority to give priority to a person who cooperates with the Office of Child Support Enforcement over a person who does not cooperate with the office; (2) Not intended to permit a public housing authority to give priority to a person who cooperates with the office over a person who does not have a child support plan; and (3) Not intended to penalize a custodial parent of a child or permit a public housing authority to penalize a custodial parent of a child when the noncustodial parent of the child fails to pay child support as ordered by a court. (b) As used in this section: (1) "Child support cooperation requirement" means cooperation as described in: (A) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as authorized under 7 C.F.R. § 273.11 , as it existed on January 1, 2021; and (B) 7 C.F.R. § 273.11(o) and 7 C.F.R. § 273.11(p) , as they existed on January 1, 2021, including without limitation the exemptions for good cause; and (2) "Public housing authority" means a housing authority created under § 14-169-207 . (c) (1) A public housing authority shall operate, among eligible households on a waiting list for benefits, a housing-authority-wide local preference prioritizing the admission of a person who is compliant with the child support cooperation requirement, whether or not the person receives nutrition assistance benefits. (2) A public housing authority shall determine the weight of the housing-authority-wide local preference prioritizing the admission of a person who is compliant with the child support cooperation requirement as compared to another applicable local preference based on local needs. (d) A public housing authority shall: (1) Operate a housing-authority-wide child support cooperation requirement; and (2) Require compliance by a custodial parent or noncustodial parent as a condition of eligibility for housing benefits and assistance. (e) This section does not permit a public housing authority to: (1) Give priority to a person who cooperates with the office over a person who does not have a child support plan; or (2) Penalize a custodial parent of a child when the noncustodial parent of the child fails to pay child support as ordered by a court. Added by Act 2021, No. 1064,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) This section is: (1) Intended to encourage and permit a public housing authority to give priority to a person who cooperates with the Office of Child Support Enforcement over a person who does not cooperate with the office; (2) Not intended to permit a public housing authority to give priority to a person who cooperates with the office over a person who does not have a child support plan; and (3) Not intended to penalize a custodial parent of a child or permit a public housing authority to penalize a custodial parent of a child when the noncustodial parent of the child fails to pay child support as ordered by a court.

(1) Intended to encourage and permit a public housing authority to give priority to a person who cooperates with the Office of Child Support Enforcement over a person who does not cooperate with the office;

(2) Not intended to permit a public housing authority to give priority to a person who cooperates with the office over a person who does not have a child support plan; and

(3) Not intended to penalize a custodial parent of a child or permit a public housing authority to penalize a custodial parent of a child when the noncustodial parent of the child fails to pay child support as ordered by a court.

(b) As used in this section: (1) "Child support cooperation requirement" means cooperation as described in: (A) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as authorized under 7 C.F.R. § 273.11 , as it existed on January 1, 2021; and (B) 7 C.F.R. § 273.11(o) and 7 C.F.R. § 273.11(p) , as they existed on January 1, 2021, including without limitation the exemptions for good cause; and (2) "Public housing authority" means a housing authority created under § 14-169-207 .

(1) "Child support cooperation requirement" means cooperation as described in: (A) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as authorized under 7 C.F.R. § 273.11 , as it existed on January 1, 2021; and (B) 7 C.F.R. § 273.11(o) and 7 C.F.R. § 273.11(p) , as they existed on January 1, 2021, including without limitation the exemptions for good cause; and

(A) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as authorized under 7 C.F.R. § 273.11 , as it existed on January 1, 2021; and

(B) 7 C.F.R. § 273.11(o) and 7 C.F.R. § 273.11(p) , as they existed on January 1, 2021, including without limitation the exemptions for good cause; and

(2) "Public housing authority" means a housing authority created under § 14-169-207 .

(c) (1) A public housing authority shall operate, among eligible households on a waiting list for benefits, a housing-authority-wide local preference prioritizing the admission of a person who is compliant with the child support cooperation requirement, whether or not the person receives nutrition assistance benefits. (2) A public housing authority shall determine the weight of the housing-authority-wide local preference prioritizing the admission of a person who is compliant with the child support cooperation requirement as compared to another applicable local preference based on local needs.

(1) A public housing authority shall operate, among eligible households on a waiting list for benefits, a housing-authority-wide local preference prioritizing the admission of a person who is compliant with the child support cooperation requirement, whether or not the person receives nutrition assistance benefits.

(2) A public housing authority shall determine the weight of the housing-authority-wide local preference prioritizing the admission of a person who is compliant with the child support cooperation requirement as compared to another applicable local preference based on local needs.

(d) A public housing authority shall: (1) Operate a housing-authority-wide child support cooperation requirement; and (2) Require compliance by a custodial parent or noncustodial parent as a condition of eligibility for housing benefits and assistance.

(1) Operate a housing-authority-wide child support cooperation requirement; and

(2) Require compliance by a custodial parent or noncustodial parent as a condition of eligibility for housing benefits and assistance.

(e) This section does not permit a public housing authority to: (1) Give priority to a person who cooperates with the office over a person who does not have a child support plan; or (2) Penalize a custodial parent of a child when the noncustodial parent of the child fails to pay child support as ordered by a court.

(1) Give priority to a person who cooperates with the office over a person who does not have a child support plan; or

(2) Penalize a custodial parent of a child when the noncustodial parent of the child fails to pay child support as ordered by a court.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1064,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-62-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 62 / Section 14-62-111
Collection of sales and use taxes
Status: in_force

(a) If a receiver is appointed under § 14-62-104 , sales and use taxes of the extinct municipal corporation shall continue to be collected in the manner provided by law by the Department of Finance and Administration, with the collections paid to the receiver for the benefit of the extinct municipal corporation. (b) At the time a final order of dissolution is entered under § 14-62-114 , the collection of sales and use taxes of the extinct municipal corporation shall cease, except as otherwise provided under this chapter. (c) Delinquent sales and use taxes of the extinct municipal corporation shall continue to be collected in the manner provided by law, and the Department of Finance and Administration and the receiver shall cooperate in the collection of the delinquent sales and use taxes. Added by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) If a receiver is appointed under § 14-62-104 , sales and use taxes of the extinct municipal corporation shall continue to be collected in the manner provided by law by the Department of Finance and Administration, with the collections paid to the receiver for the benefit of the extinct municipal corporation.

(b) At the time a final order of dissolution is entered under § 14-62-114 , the collection of sales and use taxes of the extinct municipal corporation shall cease, except as otherwise provided under this chapter.

(c) Delinquent sales and use taxes of the extinct municipal corporation shall continue to be collected in the manner provided by law, and the Department of Finance and Administration and the receiver shall cooperate in the collection of the delinquent sales and use taxes.

Added by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-172-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 172 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-172-202
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public through the preservation and protection of buildings, sites, places, and districts of historic interest through the maintenance of such as landmarks in the history of architecture of the municipality, of the state, and of the nation, and through the development of appropriate settings for such buildings, places, and districts. Acts 1963, No. 484, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5002.

The purpose of this subchapter is to promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public through the preservation and protection of buildings, sites, places, and districts of historic interest through the maintenance of such as landmarks in the history of architecture of the municipality, of the state, and of the nation, and through the development of appropriate settings for such buildings, places, and districts.

Acts 1963, No. 484, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5002.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-47-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 47 / Section 14-47-109
Board of directors generally
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The seven (7) directors elected by a city reorganized under this chapter shall be known and designated as the board of directors of that city. (2) The board shall constitute the supreme legislative and executive body of the city and, subject to § 14-47-120(10) , shall be vested with all powers and authority which, immediately prior to the effective date of the reorganization, were vested under then-existing laws, ordinances, and resolutions in the mayor and council of that city and in its board of public affairs. (3) Except where expressly permitted under this chapter, a board member may not serve the city in any other capacity. (b) (1) For election purposes, the positions on the board shall be permanently designated as positions numbered respectively as "one", "two", "three", "four", "five", "six", and "seven". (2) (A) Each candidate for election to membership on the board shall specify the position for which he or she is running. (B) The electors shall vote separately on the candidates for each position, with the position sought by each candidate to be shown on the ballot. (c) The candidate for any designated position on the board of directors who, in any general or special election, shall receive votes greater in number than those cast in favor of any other candidate for the position shall be deemed to be elected. (d) (1) All regular and special elections of directors shall be nonpartisan, the ballots to show no party designation. (2) In all regular and special elections, each candidate for the office of director shall be elected by the electors of the city at large. (3) A director shall not be prohibited from holding successive terms of office. (e) (1) Any director elected at a special election shall take office on the first Monday following the certification of his or her election as required in this chapter. (2) A director elected at a regular election shall take office on January 1 next following his or her election. (f) (1) At any regular or special election for the election of a director, any adult person who has resided within the municipality for at least thirty (30) days and is qualified to vote at an election of county or state officers shall be deemed a qualified elector. (2) Any person more than twenty-one (21) years of age possessing these same qualifications also shall be eligible to run for the office of director. (g) When a city is reorganized under this chapter, at the first meeting of its initial board, the seven (7) directors will be divided by lot into two (2) classes. The tenure of office of those in each class shall be as follows: (1) Those in class number one, which shall contain three (3) members, shall serve until and including December 31 following the first regular election held after their term of office commences and until their successors have been elected and qualified. Thereafter, those in class number one shall serve four-year terms; and (2) Those in class number two, which shall contain four (4) members, shall serve until and including December 31 following the second regular election held after their term of office commences and until their successors have been elected and qualified. Thereafter, those in class number two shall serve four-year terms. Acts 1921, No. 99, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 10092; Acts 1947, No. 403, § 2; 1957, No. 8, § 4; 1973, No. 168, § 1; 1979, No. 68, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-704; Acts 1989, No. 905, § 6.

(a) (1) The seven (7) directors elected by a city reorganized under this chapter shall be known and designated as the board of directors of that city. (2) The board shall constitute the supreme legislative and executive body of the city and, subject to § 14-47-120(10) , shall be vested with all powers and authority which, immediately prior to the effective date of the reorganization, were vested under then-existing laws, ordinances, and resolutions in the mayor and council of that city and in its board of public affairs. (3) Except where expressly permitted under this chapter, a board member may not serve the city in any other capacity.

(1) The seven (7) directors elected by a city reorganized under this chapter shall be known and designated as the board of directors of that city.

(2) The board shall constitute the supreme legislative and executive body of the city and, subject to § 14-47-120(10) , shall be vested with all powers and authority which, immediately prior to the effective date of the reorganization, were vested under then-existing laws, ordinances, and resolutions in the mayor and council of that city and in its board of public affairs.

(3) Except where expressly permitted under this chapter, a board member may not serve the city in any other capacity.

(b) (1) For election purposes, the positions on the board shall be permanently designated as positions numbered respectively as "one", "two", "three", "four", "five", "six", and "seven". (2) (A) Each candidate for election to membership on the board shall specify the position for which he or she is running. (B) The electors shall vote separately on the candidates for each position, with the position sought by each candidate to be shown on the ballot.

(1) For election purposes, the positions on the board shall be permanently designated as positions numbered respectively as "one", "two", "three", "four", "five", "six", and "seven".

(2) (A) Each candidate for election to membership on the board shall specify the position for which he or she is running. (B) The electors shall vote separately on the candidates for each position, with the position sought by each candidate to be shown on the ballot.

(A) Each candidate for election to membership on the board shall specify the position for which he or she is running.

(B) The electors shall vote separately on the candidates for each position, with the position sought by each candidate to be shown on the ballot.

(c) The candidate for any designated position on the board of directors who, in any general or special election, shall receive votes greater in number than those cast in favor of any other candidate for the position shall be deemed to be elected.

(d) (1) All regular and special elections of directors shall be nonpartisan, the ballots to show no party designation. (2) In all regular and special elections, each candidate for the office of director shall be elected by the electors of the city at large. (3) A director shall not be prohibited from holding successive terms of office.

(1) All regular and special elections of directors shall be nonpartisan, the ballots to show no party designation.

(2) In all regular and special elections, each candidate for the office of director shall be elected by the electors of the city at large.

(3) A director shall not be prohibited from holding successive terms of office.

(e) (1) Any director elected at a special election shall take office on the first Monday following the certification of his or her election as required in this chapter. (2) A director elected at a regular election shall take office on January 1 next following his or her election.

(1) Any director elected at a special election shall take office on the first Monday following the certification of his or her election as required in this chapter.

(2) A director elected at a regular election shall take office on January 1 next following his or her election.

(f) (1) At any regular or special election for the election of a director, any adult person who has resided within the municipality for at least thirty (30) days and is qualified to vote at an election of county or state officers shall be deemed a qualified elector. (2) Any person more than twenty-one (21) years of age possessing these same qualifications also shall be eligible to run for the office of director.

(1) At any regular or special election for the election of a director, any adult person who has resided within the municipality for at least thirty (30) days and is qualified to vote at an election of county or state officers shall be deemed a qualified elector.

(2) Any person more than twenty-one (21) years of age possessing these same qualifications also shall be eligible to run for the office of director.

(g) When a city is reorganized under this chapter, at the first meeting of its initial board, the seven (7) directors will be divided by lot into two (2) classes. The tenure of office of those in each class shall be as follows: (1) Those in class number one, which shall contain three (3) members, shall serve until and including December 31 following the first regular election held after their term of office commences and until their successors have been elected and qualified. Thereafter, those in class number one shall serve four-year terms; and (2) Those in class number two, which shall contain four (4) members, shall serve until and including December 31 following the second regular election held after their term of office commences and until their successors have been elected and qualified. Thereafter, those in class number two shall serve four-year terms.

(1) Those in class number one, which shall contain three (3) members, shall serve until and including December 31 following the first regular election held after their term of office commences and until their successors have been elected and qualified. Thereafter, those in class number one shall serve four-year terms; and

(2) Those in class number two, which shall contain four (4) members, shall serve until and including December 31 following the second regular election held after their term of office commences and until their successors have been elected and qualified. Thereafter, those in class number two shall serve four-year terms.

Acts 1921, No. 99, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 10092; Acts 1947, No. 403, § 2; 1957, No. 8, § 4; 1973, No. 168, § 1; 1979, No. 68, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-704; Acts 1989, No. 905, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-89-1103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 11 / Section 14-89-1103
Examination and adjustments
Status: in_force

(a) Whether any exceptions are filed or not, the city or town council shall proceed to examine the settlements and shall disallow any and all unjust charges and credits, if there are any. (b) (1) The council shall readjust the settlement wherever an improper item may be included in it. (2) The adjustment shall be finally subject to reexamination in a court of chancery for error or mistake upon suit brought by the board or by any taxpayer of the district. Acts 1895, No. 140, § 2, p. 205; C. & M. Dig., § 5719; Pope's Dig., § 7359; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-229.

(a) Whether any exceptions are filed or not, the city or town council shall proceed to examine the settlements and shall disallow any and all unjust charges and credits, if there are any.

(b) (1) The council shall readjust the settlement wherever an improper item may be included in it. (2) The adjustment shall be finally subject to reexamination in a court of chancery for error or mistake upon suit brought by the board or by any taxpayer of the district.

(1) The council shall readjust the settlement wherever an improper item may be included in it.

(2) The adjustment shall be finally subject to reexamination in a court of chancery for error or mistake upon suit brought by the board or by any taxpayer of the district.

Acts 1895, No. 140, § 2, p. 205; C. & M. Dig., § 5719; Pope's Dig., § 7359; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-229.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-818 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-164-818
Applicability
Status: in_force

This subchapter: (1) Applies only to municipalities and counties; and (2) Does not apply to the following governmental units: (A) The state and any agency, board, commission, or instrumentality of the state; (B) A school district; or (C) A special assessment or taxing district established under the laws of the state. Added by Act 2015, No. 1275,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

This subchapter:

(1) Applies only to municipalities and counties; and

(2) Does not apply to the following governmental units: (A) The state and any agency, board, commission, or instrumentality of the state; (B) A school district; or (C) A special assessment or taxing district established under the laws of the state.

(A) The state and any agency, board, commission, or instrumentality of the state;

(B) A school district; or

(C) A special assessment or taxing district established under the laws of the state.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1275,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-403 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-15-403
Instruments affecting title to property
Status: in_force

(a) No instrument by which the title to real estate or personal property, or any interest therein, or lien thereon, is conveyed, created, encumbered, assigned, or otherwise affected or disposed of shall be received for record or filing by the recorder unless: (1) The name and address of the person who, and the governmental agency, if any, which, prepared the instrument appears on the face of the first page thereof; and (2) The name is either printed, typewritten, stamped, or signed in a legible manner. (b) An instrument will be in compliance with this section if it contains a statement in the following form: Click here to view form. (c) The receipt for record or filing of any instrument by the recorder without complying with the provisions of this section shall not prevent the instrument from becoming notice as provided by law. (d) (1) Any fee charged by the recorder for recording or filing of any instrument which does not conform with the provisions of this section shall be returned by the recorder to the person who paid the fee upon request, if made within six (6) months after recording or filing of the instrument. (2) If no such request is made within that time, the fee shall be paid into the county general fund by the recorder. (e) This section does not apply to any instrument executed prior to August 1, 1959, nor to any decree, order, judgment, writ of any court, will, or death certificate. Acts 1959, No. 168, §§ 1, 2; 1961, No. 437, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 16-118, 16-119.

(a) No instrument by which the title to real estate or personal property, or any interest therein, or lien thereon, is conveyed, created, encumbered, assigned, or otherwise affected or disposed of shall be received for record or filing by the recorder unless: (1) The name and address of the person who, and the governmental agency, if any, which, prepared the instrument appears on the face of the first page thereof; and (2) The name is either printed, typewritten, stamped, or signed in a legible manner.

(1) The name and address of the person who, and the governmental agency, if any, which, prepared the instrument appears on the face of the first page thereof; and

(2) The name is either printed, typewritten, stamped, or signed in a legible manner.

(b) An instrument will be in compliance with this section if it contains a statement in the following form: Click here to view form.

Click here to view form.

(c) The receipt for record or filing of any instrument by the recorder without complying with the provisions of this section shall not prevent the instrument from becoming notice as provided by law.

(d) (1) Any fee charged by the recorder for recording or filing of any instrument which does not conform with the provisions of this section shall be returned by the recorder to the person who paid the fee upon request, if made within six (6) months after recording or filing of the instrument. (2) If no such request is made within that time, the fee shall be paid into the county general fund by the recorder.

(1) Any fee charged by the recorder for recording or filing of any instrument which does not conform with the provisions of this section shall be returned by the recorder to the person who paid the fee upon request, if made within six (6) months after recording or filing of the instrument.

(2) If no such request is made within that time, the fee shall be paid into the county general fund by the recorder.

(e) This section does not apply to any instrument executed prior to August 1, 1959, nor to any decree, order, judgment, writ of any court, will, or death certificate.

Acts 1959, No. 168, §§ 1, 2; 1961, No. 437, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 16-118, 16-119.

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Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-120-204
Subchapter cumulative
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be construed to be cumulative to existing laws, except as to those sections herein expressly amended or repealed. This subchapter shall not repeal Acts 1909, No. 279, and the amendments thereto, nor § 14-121-801 , and amendments thereto, but shall be considered an alternative plan to that provided in § 14-121-801 . Acts 1937, No. 67, § 22, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.15.

This subchapter shall be construed to be cumulative to existing laws, except as to those sections herein expressly amended or repealed. This subchapter shall not repeal Acts 1909, No. 279, and the amendments thereto, nor § 14-121-801 , and amendments thereto, but shall be considered an alternative plan to that provided in § 14-121-801 .

Acts 1937, No. 67, § 22, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-203-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 203 / Section 14-203-109
Bonds, coupons - Execution - Seal
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) Bonds issued under this chapter shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the mayor and clerk of the municipality. (B) The coupons attached to the bonds may be executed by the facsimile signature of the mayor of the municipality. (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, their signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes. (b) The seal of the municipality shall be placed or printed on each bond in such manner as the governing body of the municipality shall determine. Acts 1983, No. 441, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6003.

(a) (1) (A) Bonds issued under this chapter shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the mayor and clerk of the municipality. (B) The coupons attached to the bonds may be executed by the facsimile signature of the mayor of the municipality. (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, their signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes.

(1) (A) Bonds issued under this chapter shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the mayor and clerk of the municipality. (B) The coupons attached to the bonds may be executed by the facsimile signature of the mayor of the municipality.

(A) Bonds issued under this chapter shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the mayor and clerk of the municipality.

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

(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, their signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes.

(b) The seal of the municipality shall be placed or printed on each bond in such manner as the governing body of the municipality shall determine.

Acts 1983, No. 441, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6003.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-233-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 233 / Section 14-233-103
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized by this chapter and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws. (b) Except as expressly provided in this chapter, the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, equipment, or operation and maintenance of projects under the provisions of this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, equipment, and operation and maintenance of public works or facilities including, without limitation, laws pertaining to public bidding, paying prevailing wages, transfer or exchange of title to real or personal property, or any other aspect of the acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, enlarging, equipping, or operation or maintenance of public works or public projects, or transfer or exchange of title to real or personal property, none of which laws shall be applicable to projects under this chapter. (c) This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof. Acts 1979, No. 699, §§ 18, 19; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-2748.

(a) This chapter shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized by this chapter and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws.

(b) Except as expressly provided in this chapter, the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, equipment, or operation and maintenance of projects under the provisions of this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, equipment, and operation and maintenance of public works or facilities including, without limitation, laws pertaining to public bidding, paying prevailing wages, transfer or exchange of title to real or personal property, or any other aspect of the acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, enlarging, equipping, or operation or maintenance of public works or public projects, or transfer or exchange of title to real or personal property, none of which laws shall be applicable to projects under this chapter.

(c) This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.

Acts 1979, No. 699, §§ 18, 19; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-2748.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-186-405 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 186 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-186-405
Provisions in authorizing ordinance or order
Status: in_force

(a) The ordinances or orders authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds may contain provisions for the acceleration of the maturities of the unmatured bonds in the event of default in the payment of any principal or interest maturing under the bond issue, or part failure to meet any sinking fund requirements, or in any other stipulated event, and these provisions will be binding. (b) The priorities as between successive issues of revenue bonds may also be controlled by the provisions of the ordinances or orders. (c) The ordinances or orders may also, if deemed desirable, provide for: (1) The issuance, contemporaneously with the execution of the bonds, of an indenture defining the rights of the bondholders inter sese; (2) Appointing a trustee for the bondholders, which trustee may be a domestic or foreign corporation; (3) Vesting in the trustee, to such extent as is deemed advisable, all rights of action under the bonds, providing for the priority of lien as between successive bond issues; (4) The acceleration of bond maturities; (5) Any covenants on the part of the municipalities or counties relating to: (A) The construction or acquisition of the port; (B) The application or safeguard of the proceeds of the bonds; or (C) Other covenants intended for the protection of the bondholders; and (6) Any other provisions, whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, which are consistent with the terms of this subchapter and which may be deemed desirable. Acts 1959, No. 310, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2742.

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

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

(c) The ordinances or orders may also, if deemed desirable, provide for: (1) The issuance, contemporaneously with the execution of the bonds, of an indenture defining the rights of the bondholders inter sese; (2) Appointing a trustee for the bondholders, which trustee may be a domestic or foreign corporation; (3) Vesting in the trustee, to such extent as is deemed advisable, all rights of action under the bonds, providing for the priority of lien as between successive bond issues; (4) The acceleration of bond maturities; (5) Any covenants on the part of the municipalities or counties relating to: (A) The construction or acquisition of the port; (B) The application or safeguard of the proceeds of the bonds; or (C) Other covenants intended for the protection of the bondholders; and (6) Any other provisions, whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, which are consistent with the terms of this subchapter and which may be deemed desirable.

(1) The issuance, contemporaneously with the execution of the bonds, of an indenture defining the rights of the bondholders inter sese;

(2) Appointing a trustee for the bondholders, which trustee may be a domestic or foreign corporation;

(3) Vesting in the trustee, to such extent as is deemed advisable, all rights of action under the bonds, providing for the priority of lien as between successive bond issues;

(4) The acceleration of bond maturities;

(5) Any covenants on the part of the municipalities or counties relating to: (A) The construction or acquisition of the port; (B) The application or safeguard of the proceeds of the bonds; or (C) Other covenants intended for the protection of the bondholders; and

(A) The construction or acquisition of the port;

(B) The application or safeguard of the proceeds of the bonds; or

(C) Other covenants intended for the protection of the bondholders; and

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

Acts 1959, No. 310, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2742.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-123-402 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 123 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-123-402
Entry of land on assessment book
Status: in_force

(a) The lands shall be entered upon the books in convenient subdivisions, as surveyed by the federal government, with appropriate columns showing the names and residences of owners of the land, and of any person holding recorded liens or encumbrances thereon, if known to the assessors. (b) The following shall also be recorded on the assessment book: The number of acres cleared or uncleared, as nearly as the assessors can ascertain, without measurement; the value thereof as assessed by them without the work; and the value thereof as improved by the work. (c) No error in the description of the lands shall invalidate the assessment if sufficient description is given to ascertain where the land is situated. Acts 1879, No. 78, § 7, p. 117; 1887, No. 86, § 2, p. 132; C. & M. Dig., § 6824; Pope's Dig., § 4550; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-622.

(a) The lands shall be entered upon the books in convenient subdivisions, as surveyed by the federal government, with appropriate columns showing the names and residences of owners of the land, and of any person holding recorded liens or encumbrances thereon, if known to the assessors.

(b) The following shall also be recorded on the assessment book: The number of acres cleared or uncleared, as nearly as the assessors can ascertain, without measurement; the value thereof as assessed by them without the work; and the value thereof as improved by the work.

(c) No error in the description of the lands shall invalidate the assessment if sufficient description is given to ascertain where the land is situated.

Acts 1879, No. 78, § 7, p. 117; 1887, No. 86, § 2, p. 132; C. & M. Dig., § 6824; Pope's Dig., § 4550; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-622.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-1-505 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-1-505
Incomplete request for permit - Local government may deny - Notice required
Status: in_force

(a) A local government official may deny an incomplete request for permit for the reasons stated in subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section. (b) A request for permit is incomplete if the request for permit does not contain the information required by: (1) Law; (2) Rule required by law; (3) Ordinance of the local government; or (4) Policy of the local government. (c) A request for permit is incomplete if the request for permit is not accompanied with the fee: (1) Required to review the request for permit; and (2) Established by the local government. (d) If the local government denies a request for permit for being incomplete or requests a revision of the request for permit, the local government shall provide the applicant written or electronic notice of the finding leading to the denial or request for revision. (e) The sixty-day requirement for action on a request for permit under § 14-1-504 automatically restarts if an applicant resubmits to the local government a completed request for permit or a revised request for permit after notification under subsection (d) of this section that the previously submitted request for permit was denied because it was incomplete or that it required revision. Added by Act 2023, No. 497,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) A local government official may deny an incomplete request for permit for the reasons stated in subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section.

(b) A request for permit is incomplete if the request for permit does not contain the information required by: (1) Law; (2) Rule required by law; (3) Ordinance of the local government; or (4) Policy of the local government.

(1) Law;

(2) Rule required by law;

(3) Ordinance of the local government; or

(4) Policy of the local government.

(c) A request for permit is incomplete if the request for permit is not accompanied with the fee: (1) Required to review the request for permit; and (2) Established by the local government.

(1) Required to review the request for permit; and

(2) Established by the local government.

(d) If the local government denies a request for permit for being incomplete or requests a revision of the request for permit, the local government shall provide the applicant written or electronic notice of the finding leading to the denial or request for revision.

(e) The sixty-day requirement for action on a request for permit under § 14-1-504 automatically restarts if an applicant resubmits to the local government a completed request for permit or a revised request for permit after notification under subsection (d) of this section that the previously submitted request for permit was denied because it was incomplete or that it required revision.

Added by Act 2023, No. 497,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-171-218 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 171 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-171-218
Future applicants
Status: in_force

Any applications submitted after January 1, 2001, for state aid for the expansion of eligible facilities or for new facilities shall be submitted to the General Assembly and any appropriation for the expansion or new facility shall be made from the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund or fund accounts, including the Development and Enhancement Fund. Amended by Act 2019, No. 82,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1073, § 8.

Any applications submitted after January 1, 2001, for state aid for the expansion of eligible facilities or for new facilities shall be submitted to the General Assembly and any appropriation for the expansion or new facility shall be made from the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund or fund accounts, including the Development and Enhancement Fund.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 82,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1073, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-92-233 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-92-233
Notice of delinquency
Status: in_force

(a) County tax collectors shall, at least once annually, send a delinquency notification to each property owner who is delinquent in the payment of the assessed benefits levied by suburban improvement districts formed under this subchapter. (b) The notice shall be mailed to the last known address of the delinquent property owner and shall include an identification of the property, the amount of the delinquency, and any interest or penalties thereon. Acts 1983, No. 903, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-745.

(a) County tax collectors shall, at least once annually, send a delinquency notification to each property owner who is delinquent in the payment of the assessed benefits levied by suburban improvement districts formed under this subchapter.

(b) The notice shall be mailed to the last known address of the delinquent property owner and shall include an identification of the property, the amount of the delinquency, and any interest or penalties thereon.

Acts 1983, No. 903, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-745.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-45-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 45 / Section 14-45-106
Mayor of an incorporated town
Status: in_force

(a) The mayor of an incorporated town shall perform all duties required by the ordinances of the city and shall give bond and security in any amount to be ascertained and approved by the city council. (b) In addition for his or her services as mayor, the council, by ordinance, may make proper allowance for, and payment of, compensation. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 45, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7676; Acts 1921, No. 368, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9798; Acts 1941, No. 284, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1204; Acts 1995, No. 298, § 2; 2003, No. 114, § 1; 2003, No. 1185, § 27; 2007, No. 663, § 19.

(a) The mayor of an incorporated town shall perform all duties required by the ordinances of the city and shall give bond and security in any amount to be ascertained and approved by the city council.

(b) In addition for his or her services as mayor, the council, by ordinance, may make proper allowance for, and payment of, compensation.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 45, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7676; Acts 1921, No. 368, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9798; Acts 1941, No. 284, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1204; Acts 1995, No. 298, § 2; 2003, No. 114, § 1; 2003, No. 1185, § 27; 2007, No. 663, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-335-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 335 / Section 14-335-102
Construction and maintenance of overhead wires
Status: in_force

(a) All street railway companies or corporations operating cars by electricity or by overhead wires shall construct and maintain their wires at a height of not less than twenty-two feet (22') above the top of the rail or the railroad track crossed by the street railway company. (b) The wires of the street railway company shall be guarded or provided with fenders or guard wires to prevent the wires from coming in contact with the cars, track, or telegraph line along the track of the railroad company. Acts 1905, No. 179, § 1, p. 465; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1762, 10240d; Pope's Dig., § 11067; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-1610.

(a) All street railway companies or corporations operating cars by electricity or by overhead wires shall construct and maintain their wires at a height of not less than twenty-two feet (22') above the top of the rail or the railroad track crossed by the street railway company.

(b) The wires of the street railway company shall be guarded or provided with fenders or guard wires to prevent the wires from coming in contact with the cars, track, or telegraph line along the track of the railroad company.

Acts 1905, No. 179, § 1, p. 465; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1762, 10240d; Pope's Dig., § 11067; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-1610.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-49-210 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-49-210
Salary of commissioners
Status: in_force

The salary of the commissioners shall be paid by the city and shall be fixed by the city council or other governing body of the city. Acts 1937, No. 322, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1301.

The salary of the commissioners shall be paid by the city and shall be fixed by the city council or other governing body of the city.

Acts 1937, No. 322, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1301.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-503 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-120-503
Hearing and determination
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall hear the petition as expeditiously as possible. It shall have power to lower, raise, equalize, and determine the proper assessment of benefits established against the property described in the petition. (b) The amount and legality of an assessment made by any district, in the absence of a petition for a review, shall be conclusive. Acts 1939, No. 60, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-812.

(a) The court shall hear the petition as expeditiously as possible. It shall have power to lower, raise, equalize, and determine the proper assessment of benefits established against the property described in the petition.

(b) The amount and legality of an assessment made by any district, in the absence of a petition for a review, shall be conclusive.

Acts 1939, No. 60, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-812.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-141-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 141 / Section 14-141-111
Auditorium fund
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The commissioners of a municipal auditorium commission appointed under this chapter shall have the authority to utilize all revenues derived from the auditorium in the operations of the auditorium. (2) (A) All funds derived from the use of the auditorium shall be segregated into an auditorium fund, which shall be used exclusively in the operations of the auditorium by the commissioners. (B) Moneys in the fund shall not be mingled with other funds of the city and shall be handled exclusively by the commissioners. (b) (1) The commissioners shall each furnish to the city a five thousand dollar ($5,000) surety bond that will serve to insure the city against any misappropriation or mishandling of funds. (2) The surety on the bond shall be a reputable surety corporation. (3) The premium on the bonds shall be paid for from moneys in the fund. (c) The commissioners shall receive no salary for their services but shall be reimbursed from the fund for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. (d) The fund may also be expended by the commissioners, as they deem best, for the purpose of obtaining conventions or other attractions to meet in the auditorium. Acts 1939, No. 355, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2610.

(a) (1) The commissioners of a municipal auditorium commission appointed under this chapter shall have the authority to utilize all revenues derived from the auditorium in the operations of the auditorium. (2) (A) All funds derived from the use of the auditorium shall be segregated into an auditorium fund, which shall be used exclusively in the operations of the auditorium by the commissioners. (B) Moneys in the fund shall not be mingled with other funds of the city and shall be handled exclusively by the commissioners.

(1) The commissioners of a municipal auditorium commission appointed under this chapter shall have the authority to utilize all revenues derived from the auditorium in the operations of the auditorium.

(2) (A) All funds derived from the use of the auditorium shall be segregated into an auditorium fund, which shall be used exclusively in the operations of the auditorium by the commissioners. (B) Moneys in the fund shall not be mingled with other funds of the city and shall be handled exclusively by the commissioners.

(A) All funds derived from the use of the auditorium shall be segregated into an auditorium fund, which shall be used exclusively in the operations of the auditorium by the commissioners.

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

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

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

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

(3) The premium on the bonds shall be paid for from moneys in the fund.

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

(d) The fund may also be expended by the commissioners, as they deem best, for the purpose of obtaining conventions or other attractions to meet in the auditorium.

Acts 1939, No. 355, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2610.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-262-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 262 / Section 14-262-102
City board of health
Status: in_force

(a) A city of the first class or city of the second class may establish a city board of health to be constituted as follows: (1) The mayor of the city may appoint no fewer than five (5) persons, two (2) of whom shall be physicians who shall be graduates of reputable medical colleges and of good professional standing, who shall constitute a city board of health, and who shall have and exercise the powers conferred upon those boards by law and by the ordinances of the city; and (2) The mayor of the city shall be an ex officio member of the board. (b) (1) The city council shall have the power to establish a board of health. (2) The board shall have jurisdiction for one (1) mile beyond the city limits, and for quarantine purposes, in cases of epidemic, five (5) miles. (c) The city council shall have power to invest the board with such powers and impose upon it such duties as shall be necessary to: (1) Secure the city and its inhabitants from the evils of contagious, malignant, and infectious diseases; (2) Provide for its proper organization and the election or appointment of the necessary officers; and (3) Make such bylaws, rules, and regulations for its government and support as shall be required for enforcing the prompt and efficient performance of its duties and the lawful exercise of its powers. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 6, p. 1; 1913, No. 96, § 14; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5154, 7593; Pope's Dig., §§ 6433, 9679; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-203, 82-204; Acts 2003, No. 282, § 1.

(a) A city of the first class or city of the second class may establish a city board of health to be constituted as follows: (1) The mayor of the city may appoint no fewer than five (5) persons, two (2) of whom shall be physicians who shall be graduates of reputable medical colleges and of good professional standing, who shall constitute a city board of health, and who shall have and exercise the powers conferred upon those boards by law and by the ordinances of the city; and (2) The mayor of the city shall be an ex officio member of the board.

(1) The mayor of the city may appoint no fewer than five (5) persons, two (2) of whom shall be physicians who shall be graduates of reputable medical colleges and of good professional standing, who shall constitute a city board of health, and who shall have and exercise the powers conferred upon those boards by law and by the ordinances of the city; and

(2) The mayor of the city shall be an ex officio member of the board.

(b) (1) The city council shall have the power to establish a board of health. (2) The board shall have jurisdiction for one (1) mile beyond the city limits, and for quarantine purposes, in cases of epidemic, five (5) miles.

(1) The city council shall have the power to establish a board of health.

(2) The board shall have jurisdiction for one (1) mile beyond the city limits, and for quarantine purposes, in cases of epidemic, five (5) miles.

(c) The city council shall have power to invest the board with such powers and impose upon it such duties as shall be necessary to: (1) Secure the city and its inhabitants from the evils of contagious, malignant, and infectious diseases; (2) Provide for its proper organization and the election or appointment of the necessary officers; and (3) Make such bylaws, rules, and regulations for its government and support as shall be required for enforcing the prompt and efficient performance of its duties and the lawful exercise of its powers.

(1) Secure the city and its inhabitants from the evils of contagious, malignant, and infectious diseases;

(2) Provide for its proper organization and the election or appointment of the necessary officers; and

(3) Make such bylaws, rules, and regulations for its government and support as shall be required for enforcing the prompt and efficient performance of its duties and the lawful exercise of its powers.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 6, p. 1; 1913, No. 96, § 14; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5154, 7593; Pope's Dig., §§ 6433, 9679; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-203, 82-204; Acts 2003, No. 282, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-49-307 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-49-307
Employees and salaries fixed
Status: in_force

The city council or other governing body shall fix from time to time the number of employees and the salaries to be drawn by each in the departments affected by this chapter. Acts 1937, No. 322, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1316.

The city council or other governing body shall fix from time to time the number of employees and the salaries to be drawn by each in the departments affected by this chapter.

Acts 1937, No. 322, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1316.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-308 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-164-308
Bonds generally - Authorizing ordinance
Status: in_force

Whenever a legislative body determines the need to issue bonds for capital improvements or economic development projects, the legislative body shall authorize the issuance of the bonds by ordinance specifying the principal amount of bonds to be issued, the purpose or purposes for which the bonds are to be issued, and the maximum rate of any ad valorem tax to be levied and pledged to the retirement of the bonds. Amended by Act 2017, No. 533,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1985, No. 871, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1242.

Whenever a legislative body determines the need to issue bonds for capital improvements or economic development projects, the legislative body shall authorize the issuance of the bonds by ordinance specifying the principal amount of bonds to be issued, the purpose or purposes for which the bonds are to be issued, and the maximum rate of any ad valorem tax to be levied and pledged to the retirement of the bonds.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 533,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 871, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1242.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-21-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-21-109
Abolished positions - Transfer of designated funds
Status: in_force

If county funds are designated for a specific position in the county and the position is subsequently abolished, the county court, by appropriate order, may transfer any remaining balance of county funds designated for that purpose to the county general revenue fund to be used for all purposes for which the county general revenue fund may be used. Added by Act 2013, No. 958,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

If county funds are designated for a specific position in the county and the position is subsequently abolished, the county court, by appropriate order, may transfer any remaining balance of county funds designated for that purpose to the county general revenue fund to be used for all purposes for which the county general revenue fund may be used.

Added by Act 2013, No. 958,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-362-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 362 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-362-203
Payments and revenues
Status: in_force

(a) Payments required to be made by an authority under a contract for effective interest rates under this subchapter shall be payable from the same revenue source or sources from which the related bonds are payable. (b) Revenues derived by an authority from a contract for effective interest rates shall be used for one (1) or more of the following purposes: (1) The payment of the bond principal, bond premium, interest on the related bonds, or for amounts held in reserve for the bond payment; (2) The payment of the authority's obligations under the contract; or (3) Any purpose for which the related bonds were or could have been issued if the contract is authorized by the governing body of the authority in the same manner as the issuance of bonds. Acts 2003, No. 1175, § 1.

(a) Payments required to be made by an authority under a contract for effective interest rates under this subchapter shall be payable from the same revenue source or sources from which the related bonds are payable.

(b) Revenues derived by an authority from a contract for effective interest rates shall be used for one (1) or more of the following purposes: (1) The payment of the bond principal, bond premium, interest on the related bonds, or for amounts held in reserve for the bond payment; (2) The payment of the authority's obligations under the contract; or (3) Any purpose for which the related bonds were or could have been issued if the contract is authorized by the governing body of the authority in the same manner as the issuance of bonds.

(1) The payment of the bond principal, bond premium, interest on the related bonds, or for amounts held in reserve for the bond payment;

(2) The payment of the authority's obligations under the contract; or

(3) Any purpose for which the related bonds were or could have been issued if the contract is authorized by the governing body of the authority in the same manner as the issuance of bonds.

Acts 2003, No. 1175, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-302-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 302 / Section 14-302-109
Bonds as special obligations payable from street and parking revenues
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall not be general obligations of the municipality involved but shall be special obligations payable solely from the revenues specified in § 14-302-110 . (b) The principal of and interest on all bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall be secured solely by a pledge of, and shall be payable solely from, street and parking revenues. (c) The ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds together with this chapter shall constitute a contract by and between the municipality and the holders and registered owners of all bonds issued by the municipality under the authority of this chapter, which contract, and all covenants, agreements, and obligations therein, shall be promptly performed in strict compliance with the terms and provisions of the contract. The contract and all rights of the holders and registered owners of the bonds and the obligations of the municipality may be enforced by mandamus or any other appropriate proceeding at law or in equity. (d) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1967, No. 317, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1706.

(a) The bonds shall not be general obligations of the municipality involved but shall be special obligations payable solely from the revenues specified in § 14-302-110 .

(b) The principal of and interest on all bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall be secured solely by a pledge of, and shall be payable solely from, street and parking revenues.

(c) The ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds together with this chapter shall constitute a contract by and between the municipality and the holders and registered owners of all bonds issued by the municipality under the authority of this chapter, which contract, and all covenants, agreements, and obligations therein, shall be promptly performed in strict compliance with the terms and provisions of the contract. The contract and all rights of the holders and registered owners of the bonds and the obligations of the municipality may be enforced by mandamus or any other appropriate proceeding at law or in equity.

(d) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under the provisions of this chapter.

Acts 1967, No. 317, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1706.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-40-605 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-40-605
Confirmation of annexation
Status: in_force

(a) If no notice under § 14-40-604(b) is given within thirty (30) days from the making of the order of annexation by the county court, the proceeding before the court shall in all things be confirmed, if the city or incorporated town council shall accept by ordinance or resolution the territory. (b) (1) (A) If the council accepts the territory and notifies the county clerk of each county in which territory is affected, the county clerk shall certify one (1) copy of the plat of the annexed territory and one (1) copy of the order of the court and the resolution or ordinance of the council. (B) The county clerk shall forward a copy of each document to the Secretary of State, who shall file and preserve each copy. (2) The county clerk shall forward a certified copy of the order of the court to the council. Amended by Act 2017, No. 655,§ 3, eff. 3/27/2017. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 82, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7466; Pope's Dig., § 9499; Acts 1959, No. 212, § 1; 1961, No. 474, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-305.

(a) If no notice under § 14-40-604(b) is given within thirty (30) days from the making of the order of annexation by the county court, the proceeding before the court shall in all things be confirmed, if the city or incorporated town council shall accept by ordinance or resolution the territory.

(b) (1) (A) If the council accepts the territory and notifies the county clerk of each county in which territory is affected, the county clerk shall certify one (1) copy of the plat of the annexed territory and one (1) copy of the order of the court and the resolution or ordinance of the council. (B) The county clerk shall forward a copy of each document to the Secretary of State, who shall file and preserve each copy. (2) The county clerk shall forward a certified copy of the order of the court to the council.

(1) (A) If the council accepts the territory and notifies the county clerk of each county in which territory is affected, the county clerk shall certify one (1) copy of the plat of the annexed territory and one (1) copy of the order of the court and the resolution or ordinance of the council. (B) The county clerk shall forward a copy of each document to the Secretary of State, who shall file and preserve each copy.

(A) If the council accepts the territory and notifies the county clerk of each county in which territory is affected, the county clerk shall certify one (1) copy of the plat of the annexed territory and one (1) copy of the order of the court and the resolution or ordinance of the council.

(B) The county clerk shall forward a copy of each document to the Secretary of State, who shall file and preserve each copy.

(2) The county clerk shall forward a certified copy of the order of the court to the council.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 655,§ 3, eff. 3/27/2017.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 82, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7466; Pope's Dig., § 9499; Acts 1959, No. 212, § 1; 1961, No. 474, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-305.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-222 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-164-222
Bonds - Tax exemption
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes. (b) This exemption includes income and inheritance taxes. Acts 1960 (Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1610.

(a) Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes.

(b) This exemption includes income and inheritance taxes.

Acts 1960 (Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1610.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-236-118 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 236 / Section 14-236-118
Fees for tests, designs, and inspections
Status: in_force

Designated representatives may charge reasonable fees for percolation tests, system designs, and final inspections where the fees are based on generally accepted wage rates for work of the type and on generally accepted charges for equipment and mileage. Acts 1987, No. 435, § 2.

Designated representatives may charge reasonable fees for percolation tests, system designs, and final inspections where the fees are based on generally accepted wage rates for work of the type and on generally accepted charges for equipment and mileage.

Acts 1987, No. 435, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-20-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-20-116
Youth accident prevention program
Status: in_force

(a) The quorum courts of the counties of Arkansas are hereby authorized by ordinance to establish a youth accident prevention program designed to educate junior and senior high school students about driving while intoxicated, seat belt safety, and injuries resulting from drinking and driving and not being belted. These programs may be conducted up to four (4) days in length, and the cost of salaries, equipment, supplies, and other items related to the operation of the program shall be paid by the county. (b) The district courts of Arkansas are hereby authorized to allocate up to five dollars ($5.00) of every fine, penalty, and forfeiture imposed and collected from every person convicted of a moving traffic offense for any youth accident prevention program created under subsection (a) of this section, and the same allocation shall pertain to any bond which is forfeited for any such offenses. These funds are to be remitted to the county treasurer and deposited into a special fund. Funds may be expended from this fund only for the purposes of this section. Acts 1993, No. 594, §§ 1, 2.

(a) The quorum courts of the counties of Arkansas are hereby authorized by ordinance to establish a youth accident prevention program designed to educate junior and senior high school students about driving while intoxicated, seat belt safety, and injuries resulting from drinking and driving and not being belted. These programs may be conducted up to four (4) days in length, and the cost of salaries, equipment, supplies, and other items related to the operation of the program shall be paid by the county.

(b) The district courts of Arkansas are hereby authorized to allocate up to five dollars ($5.00) of every fine, penalty, and forfeiture imposed and collected from every person convicted of a moving traffic offense for any youth accident prevention program created under subsection (a) of this section, and the same allocation shall pertain to any bond which is forfeited for any such offenses. These funds are to be remitted to the county treasurer and deposited into a special fund. Funds may be expended from this fund only for the purposes of this section.

Acts 1993, No. 594, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-17-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-17-203
Creation and organization
Status: in_force

(a) With the approval of the majority of the members of the county quorum court, the county judge of any county may create a county planning board. The board shall consist of not less than five (5) members nor more than twelve (12) members appointed by the judge and confirmed by the court. At least one-third (1/3) of the members shall not hold any other elective office or appointment, except membership on a municipal or joint planning commission or a zoning board of adjustment. (b) The term of each member shall be four (4) years. In the initial appointments to the board, a majority, but not exceeding three-fifths (3/5) of the total membership of the board, shall be appointed for two (2) years and the remaining members for four (4) years. A vacancy in the membership due to death, resignation, removal, or other cause shall be filled by an appointee of the judge, confirmed by the court, for the unexpired term. Any member of the board shall be subject to removal for cause upon recommendation of the judge and confirmation by the court. (c) The board shall designate one (1) of its members as chair and select a vice chair and such other officers as it may require. (d) A regular meeting date shall be established providing for at least one (1) regular meeting to be held in each quarter of each calendar year. (e) The board shall adopt rules and regulations for the discharge of its duties and the transaction of business and shall keep a public record of all business, resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations. (f) County quorum courts may elect to assume the powers, duties, and functions of the board. Such a determination shall be implemented by ordinance. A court which elects to exercise this option shall not be bound by the provisions of this section and § 14-17-204 , but may establish by ordinance such administrative changes as may be appropriate. (g) (1) (A) A county quorum court may elect to act as a board of administrative appeal prior to an appeal to circuit court from a decision of the county planning board. (B) The county judge shall be the chair of the board of administrative appeal but shall vote only in the event of a tie. (C) The county quorum court shall determine the number of quorum court members who shall sit on the board of administrative appeal. (2) Any appeal concerning roads shall be appealed directly to circuit court. Acts 1981, No. 516, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1107; Acts 2007, No. 565, § 1.

(a) With the approval of the majority of the members of the county quorum court, the county judge of any county may create a county planning board. The board shall consist of not less than five (5) members nor more than twelve (12) members appointed by the judge and confirmed by the court. At least one-third (1/3) of the members shall not hold any other elective office or appointment, except membership on a municipal or joint planning commission or a zoning board of adjustment.

(b) The term of each member shall be four (4) years. In the initial appointments to the board, a majority, but not exceeding three-fifths (3/5) of the total membership of the board, shall be appointed for two (2) years and the remaining members for four (4) years. A vacancy in the membership due to death, resignation, removal, or other cause shall be filled by an appointee of the judge, confirmed by the court, for the unexpired term. Any member of the board shall be subject to removal for cause upon recommendation of the judge and confirmation by the court.

(c) The board shall designate one (1) of its members as chair and select a vice chair and such other officers as it may require.

(d) A regular meeting date shall be established providing for at least one (1) regular meeting to be held in each quarter of each calendar year.

(e) The board shall adopt rules and regulations for the discharge of its duties and the transaction of business and shall keep a public record of all business, resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations.

(f) County quorum courts may elect to assume the powers, duties, and functions of the board. Such a determination shall be implemented by ordinance. A court which elects to exercise this option shall not be bound by the provisions of this section and § 14-17-204 , but may establish by ordinance such administrative changes as may be appropriate.

(g) (1) (A) A county quorum court may elect to act as a board of administrative appeal prior to an appeal to circuit court from a decision of the county planning board. (B) The county judge shall be the chair of the board of administrative appeal but shall vote only in the event of a tie. (C) The county quorum court shall determine the number of quorum court members who shall sit on the board of administrative appeal. (2) Any appeal concerning roads shall be appealed directly to circuit court.

(1) (A) A county quorum court may elect to act as a board of administrative appeal prior to an appeal to circuit court from a decision of the county planning board. (B) The county judge shall be the chair of the board of administrative appeal but shall vote only in the event of a tie. (C) The county quorum court shall determine the number of quorum court members who shall sit on the board of administrative appeal.

(A) A county quorum court may elect to act as a board of administrative appeal prior to an appeal to circuit court from a decision of the county planning board.

(B) The county judge shall be the chair of the board of administrative appeal but shall vote only in the event of a tie.

(C) The county quorum court shall determine the number of quorum court members who shall sit on the board of administrative appeal.

(2) Any appeal concerning roads shall be appealed directly to circuit court.

Acts 1981, No. 516, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1107; Acts 2007, No. 565, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-704 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-15-704
Appointment of another surveyor
Status: in_force

In all cases where the county surveyor may be interested in any survey which is required to be made by any court, the court shall direct the survey to be made by some competent person. The person so appointed shall have power to administer the necessary oaths to the chainmen, and shall return the survey under oath, and shall be entitled to the same fees for his or her services as the county surveyor would be entitled to receive for similar services. Rev. Stat., ch. 40, § 19; C. & M. Dig., § 1902; Pope's Dig., § 2419; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1206.

In all cases where the county surveyor may be interested in any survey which is required to be made by any court, the court shall direct the survey to be made by some competent person. The person so appointed shall have power to administer the necessary oaths to the chainmen, and shall return the survey under oath, and shall be entitled to the same fees for his or her services as the county surveyor would be entitled to receive for similar services.

Rev. Stat., ch. 40, § 19; C. & M. Dig., § 1902; Pope's Dig., § 2419; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1206.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-90-1005 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 10 / Section 14-90-1005
Joinder of parties
Status: in_force

It shall be no objection to any suit brought for the purpose of collecting delinquent municipal improvement district assessments that the lands of two (2) or more owners are joined in the same proceeding, and these suits may be brought against one (1) or more owners. Acts 1881, No. 84, § 10, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5676; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-423.

It shall be no objection to any suit brought for the purpose of collecting delinquent municipal improvement district assessments that the lands of two (2) or more owners are joined in the same proceeding, and these suits may be brought against one (1) or more owners.

Acts 1881, No. 84, § 10, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5676; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-423.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-362-113 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 362 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-362-113
Issuance of revenue bonds - Price and manner sold
Status: in_force

The bonds may be sold for such price, including sale at a discount, and in such manner as the authority may determine by resolution. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 10; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 63, § 1; 1973, No. 426, § 7; 1975, No. 225, § 3; 1981, No. 425, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-225.

The bonds may be sold for such price, including sale at a discount, and in such manner as the authority may determine by resolution.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 10; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 63, § 1; 1973, No. 426, § 7; 1975, No. 225, § 3; 1981, No. 425, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-225.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-87-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 87 / Section 14-87-106
Reorganization of districts
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Proceedings instituted under any general or special law for refunding the indebtedness of any improvement district may include the reorganization of the governing body of the district. (2) The reorganization shall be effected by the same court or board as is given the authority and jurisdiction under the law to provide for the refunding of the bonds of the district. (b) (1) The membership of the governing body may be reduced or increased as may be deemed advisable. (2) (A) Pending the election of any additional members, if the law creating the district prescribes that they be elected, additional members shall be appointed by the court or board where the proceedings are had and shall be made in compliance with the petition of the petitioners prosecuting the proceedings. (B) It is mandatory upon any court or board to appoint the additional members named in any petition of fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the owners in assessed value of the real estate of the district. (c) Any reorganized board shall have the same power, be given the same rights, have imposed upon it the same duties, and be selected in the same manner as was the old board. (d) The reorganization of the district may include: (1) The change of the name of the district; (2) The method of collecting taxes; (3) The keeping of records; (4) The handling of funds of the district; and (5) The doing of anything that would not operate to impair the outstanding obligations of the district. Acts 1927, No. 162, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 11323; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1002.

(a) (1) Proceedings instituted under any general or special law for refunding the indebtedness of any improvement district may include the reorganization of the governing body of the district. (2) The reorganization shall be effected by the same court or board as is given the authority and jurisdiction under the law to provide for the refunding of the bonds of the district.

(1) Proceedings instituted under any general or special law for refunding the indebtedness of any improvement district may include the reorganization of the governing body of the district.

(2) The reorganization shall be effected by the same court or board as is given the authority and jurisdiction under the law to provide for the refunding of the bonds of the district.

(b) (1) The membership of the governing body may be reduced or increased as may be deemed advisable. (2) (A) Pending the election of any additional members, if the law creating the district prescribes that they be elected, additional members shall be appointed by the court or board where the proceedings are had and shall be made in compliance with the petition of the petitioners prosecuting the proceedings. (B) It is mandatory upon any court or board to appoint the additional members named in any petition of fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the owners in assessed value of the real estate of the district.

(1) The membership of the governing body may be reduced or increased as may be deemed advisable.

(2) (A) Pending the election of any additional members, if the law creating the district prescribes that they be elected, additional members shall be appointed by the court or board where the proceedings are had and shall be made in compliance with the petition of the petitioners prosecuting the proceedings. (B) It is mandatory upon any court or board to appoint the additional members named in any petition of fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the owners in assessed value of the real estate of the district.

(A) Pending the election of any additional members, if the law creating the district prescribes that they be elected, additional members shall be appointed by the court or board where the proceedings are had and shall be made in compliance with the petition of the petitioners prosecuting the proceedings.

(B) It is mandatory upon any court or board to appoint the additional members named in any petition of fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the owners in assessed value of the real estate of the district.

(c) Any reorganized board shall have the same power, be given the same rights, have imposed upon it the same duties, and be selected in the same manner as was the old board.

(d) The reorganization of the district may include: (1) The change of the name of the district; (2) The method of collecting taxes; (3) The keeping of records; (4) The handling of funds of the district; and (5) The doing of anything that would not operate to impair the outstanding obligations of the district.

(1) The change of the name of the district;

(2) The method of collecting taxes;

(3) The keeping of records;

(4) The handling of funds of the district; and

(5) The doing of anything that would not operate to impair the outstanding obligations of the district.

Acts 1927, No. 162, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 11323; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1002.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-141-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 141 / Section 14-141-108
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioners of a municipal auditorium commission shall adopt such rules and regulations as they may deem necessary and expedient for the proper operation and management of the municipal auditorium and shall have authority to alter, change, or amend the rules and regulations at their discretion. Acts 1939, No. 355, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2608.

The commissioners of a municipal auditorium commission shall adopt such rules and regulations as they may deem necessary and expedient for the proper operation and management of the municipal auditorium and shall have authority to alter, change, or amend the rules and regulations at their discretion.

Acts 1939, No. 355, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2608.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-88-207 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-88-207
Hearing and establishment
Status: in_force

(a) (1) At the time named in the notice, the municipal governing body shall meet and hear all owners of real property within the proposed district who desire to be heard on the question as to whether a majority in assessed value of the property owners has signed the petition and shall make a finding as to whether the petition is signed by a majority in assessed value of the property owners. (2) (A) The finding of the governing body shall be expressed in an ordinance. (B) (i) If it finds that a majority has signed the petition, it shall then be the duty of the governing body, by the same ordinance, to establish the district. (ii) (a) The ordinance shall designate the boundaries of the district and the object of the proposed improvement as described in the petition. (b) The ordinance shall also give the district a name descriptive of the nature of the proposed improvement and a number to prevent its being confused with other similar districts. (b) (1) The ordinance shall be published within thirty (30) days after its adoption for one (1) insertion, in some newspaper published in the city or town where the district lies, or if there is no such newspaper, then in some newspaper published in the county. (2) (A) Where improvement districts are organized in any city or town in which no newspaper is regularly published, all notices required may be published in any newspaper that is published and has a bona fide circulation in the county. (B) If there is no newspaper published in the county where the city or town lies, the ordinances and notices provided for in the cases of local improvement districts in cities and towns may be published by posting them in at least ten (10) conspicuous places in the city or town where the improvement is to be made. (c) The findings of the governing body shall be conclusive unless attacked by a suit in the chancery court of the county, brought within thirty (30) days after the publication. (d) The governing body and the chancery court in their finding shall be governed by the record of deeds in the office of the recorder of the county and shall not consider any unrecorded instrument. They shall also be governed by the value placed upon the property as shown by the last county assessment on file in the county clerk's office. (e) If any petition is not acted on by the governing body within one (1) year from the date of its filing, it shall become void unless there is pending in the court an injunction suit which prevents such action or a mandamus suit to compel action by the governing body. In any event, the petition shall become void unless acted on within two (2) years from the date of its filing. Acts 1913, No. 125, § 5; C. & M. Dig., § 5680; Acts 1929, No. 64, §§ 3, 9; 1935, No. 145, § 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 7282, 7378, 7379; Acts 1969, No. 290, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-108, 20-110, 20-111.

(a) (1) At the time named in the notice, the municipal governing body shall meet and hear all owners of real property within the proposed district who desire to be heard on the question as to whether a majority in assessed value of the property owners has signed the petition and shall make a finding as to whether the petition is signed by a majority in assessed value of the property owners. (2) (A) The finding of the governing body shall be expressed in an ordinance. (B) (i) If it finds that a majority has signed the petition, it shall then be the duty of the governing body, by the same ordinance, to establish the district. (ii) (a) The ordinance shall designate the boundaries of the district and the object of the proposed improvement as described in the petition. (b) The ordinance shall also give the district a name descriptive of the nature of the proposed improvement and a number to prevent its being confused with other similar districts. (b) (1) The ordinance shall be published within thirty (30) days after its adoption for one (1) insertion, in some newspaper published in the city or town where the district lies, or if there is no such newspaper, then in some newspaper published in the county. (2) (A) Where improvement districts are organized in any city or town in which no newspaper is regularly published, all notices required may be published in any newspaper that is published and has a bona fide circulation in the county. (B) If there is no newspaper published in the county where the city or town lies, the ordinances and notices provided for in the cases of local improvement districts in cities and towns may be published by posting them in at least ten (10) conspicuous places in the city or town where the improvement is to be made. (c) The findings of the governing body shall be conclusive unless attacked by a suit in the chancery court of the county, brought within thirty (30) days after the publication. (d) The governing body and the chancery court in their finding shall be governed by the record of deeds in the office of the recorder of the county and shall not consider any unrecorded instrument. They shall also be governed by the value placed upon the property as shown by the last county assessment on file in the county clerk's office. (e) If any petition is not acted on by the governing body within one (1) year from the date of its filing, it shall become void unless there is pending in the court an injunction suit which prevents such action or a mandamus suit to compel action by the governing body. In any event, the petition shall become void unless acted on within two (2) years from the date of its filing.

(1) At the time named in the notice, the municipal governing body shall meet and hear all owners of real property within the proposed district who desire to be heard on the question as to whether a majority in assessed value of the property owners has signed the petition and shall make a finding as to whether the petition is signed by a majority in assessed value of the property owners.

(2) (A) The finding of the governing body shall be expressed in an ordinance. (B) (i) If it finds that a majority has signed the petition, it shall then be the duty of the governing body, by the same ordinance, to establish the district. (ii) (a) The ordinance shall designate the boundaries of the district and the object of the proposed improvement as described in the petition. (b) The ordinance shall also give the district a name descriptive of the nature of the proposed improvement and a number to prevent its being confused with other similar districts. (b) (1) The ordinance shall be published within thirty (30) days after its adoption for one (1) insertion, in some newspaper published in the city or town where the district lies, or if there is no such newspaper, then in some newspaper published in the county. (2) (A) Where improvement districts are organized in any city or town in which no newspaper is regularly published, all notices required may be published in any newspaper that is published and has a bona fide circulation in the county. (B) If there is no newspaper published in the county where the city or town lies, the ordinances and notices provided for in the cases of local improvement districts in cities and towns may be published by posting them in at least ten (10) conspicuous places in the city or town where the improvement is to be made. (c) The findings of the governing body shall be conclusive unless attacked by a suit in the chancery court of the county, brought within thirty (30) days after the publication. (d) The governing body and the chancery court in their finding shall be governed by the record of deeds in the office of the recorder of the county and shall not consider any unrecorded instrument. They shall also be governed by the value placed upon the property as shown by the last county assessment on file in the county clerk's office. (e) If any petition is not acted on by the governing body within one (1) year from the date of its filing, it shall become void unless there is pending in the court an injunction suit which prevents such action or a mandamus suit to compel action by the governing body. In any event, the petition shall become void unless acted on within two (2) years from the date of its filing.

(A) The finding of the governing body shall be expressed in an ordinance.

(B) (i) If it finds that a majority has signed the petition, it shall then be the duty of the governing body, by the same ordinance, to establish the district. (ii) (a) The ordinance shall designate the boundaries of the district and the object of the proposed improvement as described in the petition. (b) The ordinance shall also give the district a name descriptive of the nature of the proposed improvement and a number to prevent its being confused with other similar districts. (b) (1) The ordinance shall be published within thirty (30) days after its adoption for one (1) insertion, in some newspaper published in the city or town where the district lies, or if there is no such newspaper, then in some newspaper published in the county. (2) (A) Where improvement districts are organized in any city or town in which no newspaper is regularly published, all notices required may be published in any newspaper that is published and has a bona fide circulation in the county. (B) If there is no newspaper published in the county where the city or town lies, the ordinances and notices provided for in the cases of local improvement districts in cities and towns may be published by posting them in at least ten (10) conspicuous places in the city or town where the improvement is to be made. (c) The findings of the governing body shall be conclusive unless attacked by a suit in the chancery court of the county, brought within thirty (30) days after the publication. (d) The governing body and the chancery court in their finding shall be governed by the record of deeds in the office of the recorder of the county and shall not consider any unrecorded instrument. They shall also be governed by the value placed upon the property as shown by the last county assessment on file in the county clerk's office. (e) If any petition is not acted on by the governing body within one (1) year from the date of its filing, it shall become void unless there is pending in the court an injunction suit which prevents such action or a mandamus suit to compel action by the governing body. In any event, the petition shall become void unless acted on within two (2) years from the date of its filing.

(i) If it finds that a majority has signed the petition, it shall then be the duty of the governing body, by the same ordinance, to establish the district.

(ii) (a) The ordinance shall designate the boundaries of the district and the object of the proposed improvement as described in the petition. (b) The ordinance shall also give the district a name descriptive of the nature of the proposed improvement and a number to prevent its being confused with other similar districts. (b) (1) The ordinance shall be published within thirty (30) days after its adoption for one (1) insertion, in some newspaper published in the city or town where the district lies, or if there is no such newspaper, then in some newspaper published in the county. (2) (A) Where improvement districts are organized in any city or town in which no newspaper is regularly published, all notices required may be published in any newspaper that is published and has a bona fide circulation in the county. (B) If there is no newspaper published in the county where the city or town lies, the ordinances and notices provided for in the cases of local improvement districts in cities and towns may be published by posting them in at least ten (10) conspicuous places in the city or town where the improvement is to be made. (c) The findings of the governing body shall be conclusive unless attacked by a suit in the chancery court of the county, brought within thirty (30) days after the publication. (d) The governing body and the chancery court in their finding shall be governed by the record of deeds in the office of the recorder of the county and shall not consider any unrecorded instrument. They shall also be governed by the value placed upon the property as shown by the last county assessment on file in the county clerk's office. (e) If any petition is not acted on by the governing body within one (1) year from the date of its filing, it shall become void unless there is pending in the court an injunction suit which prevents such action or a mandamus suit to compel action by the governing body. In any event, the petition shall become void unless acted on within two (2) years from the date of its filing.

(a) The ordinance shall designate the boundaries of the district and the object of the proposed improvement as described in the petition.

(b) The ordinance shall also give the district a name descriptive of the nature of the proposed improvement and a number to prevent its being confused with other similar districts.

(b) (1) The ordinance shall be published within thirty (30) days after its adoption for one (1) insertion, in some newspaper published in the city or town where the district lies, or if there is no such newspaper, then in some newspaper published in the county. (2) (A) Where improvement districts are organized in any city or town in which no newspaper is regularly published, all notices required may be published in any newspaper that is published and has a bona fide circulation in the county. (B) If there is no newspaper published in the county where the city or town lies, the ordinances and notices provided for in the cases of local improvement districts in cities and towns may be published by posting them in at least ten (10) conspicuous places in the city or town where the improvement is to be made.

(1) The ordinance shall be published within thirty (30) days after its adoption for one (1) insertion, in some newspaper published in the city or town where the district lies, or if there is no such newspaper, then in some newspaper published in the county.

(2) (A) Where improvement districts are organized in any city or town in which no newspaper is regularly published, all notices required may be published in any newspaper that is published and has a bona fide circulation in the county. (B) If there is no newspaper published in the county where the city or town lies, the ordinances and notices provided for in the cases of local improvement districts in cities and towns may be published by posting them in at least ten (10) conspicuous places in the city or town where the improvement is to be made.

(A) Where improvement districts are organized in any city or town in which no newspaper is regularly published, all notices required may be published in any newspaper that is published and has a bona fide circulation in the county.

(B) If there is no newspaper published in the county where the city or town lies, the ordinances and notices provided for in the cases of local improvement districts in cities and towns may be published by posting them in at least ten (10) conspicuous places in the city or town where the improvement is to be made.

(c) The findings of the governing body shall be conclusive unless attacked by a suit in the chancery court of the county, brought within thirty (30) days after the publication.

(d) The governing body and the chancery court in their finding shall be governed by the record of deeds in the office of the recorder of the county and shall not consider any unrecorded instrument. They shall also be governed by the value placed upon the property as shown by the last county assessment on file in the county clerk's office.

(e) If any petition is not acted on by the governing body within one (1) year from the date of its filing, it shall become void unless there is pending in the court an injunction suit which prevents such action or a mandamus suit to compel action by the governing body. In any event, the petition shall become void unless acted on within two (2) years from the date of its filing.

Acts 1913, No. 125, § 5; C. & M. Dig., § 5680; Acts 1929, No. 64, §§ 3, 9; 1935, No. 145, § 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 7282, 7378, 7379; Acts 1969, No. 290, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-108, 20-110, 20-111.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-39-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 39 / Section 14-39-109
Filing of claims - Appeals
Status: in_force

(a) Publication shall make all creditors parties, with the right to relief as fully as if especially named. At any time, they may file with the clerks of the courts their claims, or attested copies, retaining the original, if they desire. However, the court may order that the original be produced and placed in the custody of the clerk. (b) (1) The simple filing of claims, respectively, attested by the affidavit of the owner or his or her agent or attorney shall be proof of the claims in common form and, if not contested, entitles him or her to payment pro rata. (2) For administering the oath in proving the claims, in common form and, filing them, the clerk shall receive the sum of ten cents (10¢) to be paid at the time of making the oath and filing the claim. (c) (1) If any creditor or receiver and back-tax collector shall desire to contest the validity, in whole or in part, of any claim filed in common form, he or she may do so in a summary way, in the progress of the cause. (2) (A) The opposing parties in these contests shall reduce to writing the facts that are necessary to their determination and file them. (B) When filed, they shall become part of the record, and the court shall have power, upon motion and in a summary way, to hear and determine all questions of priority of payment in the progress of the cause. (d) (1) When any party is dissatisfied with the decision of any litigated question, he or she may have the question reheard, upon appeal or writ of error in the Supreme Court. However, only so much of the record as pertains to that particular litigation shall form the transcript and record for the appellate court. (2) The costs shall be paid by the parties to such appeal as the appellate court may direct unless the receiver and back-tax collector is a party to the litigation on behalf of creditors generally. In that case, if the appellate court thinks proper, the costs may be charged to the whole or to some particular fund, as right and justice may require. Acts 1883, No. 22, § 8, p. 33; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7655-7658; Pope's Dig., §§ 9777-9780; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-508.

(a) Publication shall make all creditors parties, with the right to relief as fully as if especially named. At any time, they may file with the clerks of the courts their claims, or attested copies, retaining the original, if they desire. However, the court may order that the original be produced and placed in the custody of the clerk.

(b) (1) The simple filing of claims, respectively, attested by the affidavit of the owner or his or her agent or attorney shall be proof of the claims in common form and, if not contested, entitles him or her to payment pro rata. (2) For administering the oath in proving the claims, in common form and, filing them, the clerk shall receive the sum of ten cents (10¢) to be paid at the time of making the oath and filing the claim.

(1) The simple filing of claims, respectively, attested by the affidavit of the owner or his or her agent or attorney shall be proof of the claims in common form and, if not contested, entitles him or her to payment pro rata.

(2) For administering the oath in proving the claims, in common form and, filing them, the clerk shall receive the sum of ten cents (10¢) to be paid at the time of making the oath and filing the claim.

(c) (1) If any creditor or receiver and back-tax collector shall desire to contest the validity, in whole or in part, of any claim filed in common form, he or she may do so in a summary way, in the progress of the cause. (2) (A) The opposing parties in these contests shall reduce to writing the facts that are necessary to their determination and file them. (B) When filed, they shall become part of the record, and the court shall have power, upon motion and in a summary way, to hear and determine all questions of priority of payment in the progress of the cause.

(1) If any creditor or receiver and back-tax collector shall desire to contest the validity, in whole or in part, of any claim filed in common form, he or she may do so in a summary way, in the progress of the cause.

(2) (A) The opposing parties in these contests shall reduce to writing the facts that are necessary to their determination and file them. (B) When filed, they shall become part of the record, and the court shall have power, upon motion and in a summary way, to hear and determine all questions of priority of payment in the progress of the cause.

(A) The opposing parties in these contests shall reduce to writing the facts that are necessary to their determination and file them.

(B) When filed, they shall become part of the record, and the court shall have power, upon motion and in a summary way, to hear and determine all questions of priority of payment in the progress of the cause.

(d) (1) When any party is dissatisfied with the decision of any litigated question, he or she may have the question reheard, upon appeal or writ of error in the Supreme Court. However, only so much of the record as pertains to that particular litigation shall form the transcript and record for the appellate court. (2) The costs shall be paid by the parties to such appeal as the appellate court may direct unless the receiver and back-tax collector is a party to the litigation on behalf of creditors generally. In that case, if the appellate court thinks proper, the costs may be charged to the whole or to some particular fund, as right and justice may require.

(1) When any party is dissatisfied with the decision of any litigated question, he or she may have the question reheard, upon appeal or writ of error in the Supreme Court. However, only so much of the record as pertains to that particular litigation shall form the transcript and record for the appellate court.

(2) The costs shall be paid by the parties to such appeal as the appellate court may direct unless the receiver and back-tax collector is a party to the litigation on behalf of creditors generally. In that case, if the appellate court thinks proper, the costs may be charged to the whole or to some particular fund, as right and justice may require.

Acts 1883, No. 22, § 8, p. 33; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7655-7658; Pope's Dig., §§ 9777-9780; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-508.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-43-314 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-43-314
City attorney in mayor-council cities of 50,000 or more
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The city attorney in any city of this state having a mayor-council form of government and having a population of fifty thousand (50,000) or more inhabitants shall be elected by the qualified electors of the city in the same manner as other municipal officials are elected. (2) At the November 1978 general election and each four (4) years thereafter, the qualified electors of each city under this section shall elect a city attorney to take office on the next following January 1 to serve for a term of four (4) years. (b) Any person elected as city attorney under the provisions of this section shall perform such duties, possess such qualifications, employ such staff, and be paid such salary and expenses as may be established by ordinance by the city council of the city. (c) (1) If no attorney residing in the city is elected as city attorney, the city council may select a resident attorney to fill the office for the remainder of the unfilled term. (2) (A) If no resident attorney of the city is willing to serve as city attorney or if no attorney resides within the limits of the city, the mayor and city council may contract with any licensed attorney of this state or the attorney's firm to serve as legal advisor, counselor, or prosecutor until a qualified city attorney is elected or appointed. (B) The duties of a nonresident attorney under contract shall be prescribed by ordinance. Acts 1969, No. 154, §§ 1, 3; 1977, No. 171, §§ 1, 4; 1979, No. 1002, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-1015.3, 19-1015.5, 19-1015.7; Acts 1993, No. 1121, § 1; 2003, No. 1361, § 1.

(a) (1) The city attorney in any city of this state having a mayor-council form of government and having a population of fifty thousand (50,000) or more inhabitants shall be elected by the qualified electors of the city in the same manner as other municipal officials are elected. (2) At the November 1978 general election and each four (4) years thereafter, the qualified electors of each city under this section shall elect a city attorney to take office on the next following January 1 to serve for a term of four (4) years.

(1) The city attorney in any city of this state having a mayor-council form of government and having a population of fifty thousand (50,000) or more inhabitants shall be elected by the qualified electors of the city in the same manner as other municipal officials are elected.

(2) At the November 1978 general election and each four (4) years thereafter, the qualified electors of each city under this section shall elect a city attorney to take office on the next following January 1 to serve for a term of four (4) years.

(b) Any person elected as city attorney under the provisions of this section shall perform such duties, possess such qualifications, employ such staff, and be paid such salary and expenses as may be established by ordinance by the city council of the city.

(c) (1) If no attorney residing in the city is elected as city attorney, the city council may select a resident attorney to fill the office for the remainder of the unfilled term. (2) (A) If no resident attorney of the city is willing to serve as city attorney or if no attorney resides within the limits of the city, the mayor and city council may contract with any licensed attorney of this state or the attorney's firm to serve as legal advisor, counselor, or prosecutor until a qualified city attorney is elected or appointed. (B) The duties of a nonresident attorney under contract shall be prescribed by ordinance.

(1) If no attorney residing in the city is elected as city attorney, the city council may select a resident attorney to fill the office for the remainder of the unfilled term.

(2) (A) If no resident attorney of the city is willing to serve as city attorney or if no attorney resides within the limits of the city, the mayor and city council may contract with any licensed attorney of this state or the attorney's firm to serve as legal advisor, counselor, or prosecutor until a qualified city attorney is elected or appointed. (B) The duties of a nonresident attorney under contract shall be prescribed by ordinance.

(A) If no resident attorney of the city is willing to serve as city attorney or if no attorney resides within the limits of the city, the mayor and city council may contract with any licensed attorney of this state or the attorney's firm to serve as legal advisor, counselor, or prosecutor until a qualified city attorney is elected or appointed.

(B) The duties of a nonresident attorney under contract shall be prescribed by ordinance.

Acts 1969, No. 154, §§ 1, 3; 1977, No. 171, §§ 1, 4; 1979, No. 1002, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-1015.3, 19-1015.5, 19-1015.7; Acts 1993, No. 1121, § 1; 2003, No. 1361, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-170-214 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 170 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-170-214
Intergovernmental agreements
Status: in_force

Municipalities and counties are authorized to enter into and carry out appropriate agreements with any agency or political subdivision of the federal government or of the State of Arkansas pertaining to the accomplishment of the purposes authorized by this subchapter, including, without limitation, loan agreements for the borrowing of money and agreements pertaining to grants. Acts 1971, No. 380, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1811.

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

Acts 1971, No. 380, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1811.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-320-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 320 / Section 14-320-103
Employment of personnel
Status: in_force

The board of commissioners shall have the power to employ engineers, attorneys, auditors, manager, or superintendent, and such other employees as may be necessary for the orderly functioning of the district and to fix their respective compensation. Acts 1951, No. 381, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2005.

The board of commissioners shall have the power to employ engineers, attorneys, auditors, manager, or superintendent, and such other employees as may be necessary for the orderly functioning of the district and to fix their respective compensation.

Acts 1951, No. 381, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2005.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-95-502 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-95-502
Financing
Status: in_force

(a) To finance the cost of the program, the governing body of each municipality shall adopt a resolution pledging the urban service district's service charges, or a portion thereof, to finance the program compiled for the district. (b) The resolution shall specify: (1) The district's projected revenues; (2) The projected costs of the program; and (3) The period of time for which the district's revenues shall be obligated. Acts 1995, No. 1090, § 6.

(a) To finance the cost of the program, the governing body of each municipality shall adopt a resolution pledging the urban service district's service charges, or a portion thereof, to finance the program compiled for the district.

(b) The resolution shall specify: (1) The district's projected revenues; (2) The projected costs of the program; and (3) The period of time for which the district's revenues shall be obligated.

(1) The district's projected revenues;

(2) The projected costs of the program; and

(3) The period of time for which the district's revenues shall be obligated.

Acts 1995, No. 1090, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-14-201
Power to change
Status: in_force

(a) The power to change county boundaries is inherent in the General Assembly, subject to express constitutional restrictions. (b) (1) No county now established shall be reduced to an area of less than six hundred square miles (600 sq. mi.) nor to less than five thousand (5,000) inhabitants; nor shall any new county be established with less than six hundred square miles (600 sq. mi.) and five thousand (5,000) inhabitants. (2) This section shall not apply to the counties of Lafayette, Pope, and Johnson nor be so construed as to prevent the General Assembly from changing the line between the counties of Pope and Johnson. (c) No part of a county shall be taken off to form a new county, or a part thereof, without the consent of a majority of voters in the part to be taken off. (d) In the formation of new counties, no line thereof shall run within ten (10) miles of the county seat of the county proposed to be divided, except the county seat of Lafayette County. (e) (1) Sebastian County may have two (2) districts and two (2) county seats, at which county and circuit courts shall be held as may be provided by law, each district paying its own expenses. (2) However, nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring Sebastian County to maintain two (2) districts or two (2) county seats, nor construed as authorizing the establishment of two (2) county quorum courts and two (2) county courts. Acts 1977, No. 742, §§ 12-16; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3202.

(a) The power to change county boundaries is inherent in the General Assembly, subject to express constitutional restrictions.

(b) (1) No county now established shall be reduced to an area of less than six hundred square miles (600 sq. mi.) nor to less than five thousand (5,000) inhabitants; nor shall any new county be established with less than six hundred square miles (600 sq. mi.) and five thousand (5,000) inhabitants. (2) This section shall not apply to the counties of Lafayette, Pope, and Johnson nor be so construed as to prevent the General Assembly from changing the line between the counties of Pope and Johnson.

(1) No county now established shall be reduced to an area of less than six hundred square miles (600 sq. mi.) nor to less than five thousand (5,000) inhabitants; nor shall any new county be established with less than six hundred square miles (600 sq. mi.) and five thousand (5,000) inhabitants.

(2) This section shall not apply to the counties of Lafayette, Pope, and Johnson nor be so construed as to prevent the General Assembly from changing the line between the counties of Pope and Johnson.

(c) No part of a county shall be taken off to form a new county, or a part thereof, without the consent of a majority of voters in the part to be taken off.

(d) In the formation of new counties, no line thereof shall run within ten (10) miles of the county seat of the county proposed to be divided, except the county seat of Lafayette County.

(e) (1) Sebastian County may have two (2) districts and two (2) county seats, at which county and circuit courts shall be held as may be provided by law, each district paying its own expenses. (2) However, nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring Sebastian County to maintain two (2) districts or two (2) county seats, nor construed as authorizing the establishment of two (2) county quorum courts and two (2) county courts.

(1) Sebastian County may have two (2) districts and two (2) county seats, at which county and circuit courts shall be held as may be provided by law, each district paying its own expenses.

(2) However, nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring Sebastian County to maintain two (2) districts or two (2) county seats, nor construed as authorizing the establishment of two (2) county quorum courts and two (2) county courts.

Acts 1977, No. 742, §§ 12-16; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3202.