Finance The Finance Department handles the accounting and budgetary control of city funds, administration of vehicle and property insurance, maintenance of parking meters, levying of the city's occupation tax, and purchasing. The Municipal Court is the court of first appereance and traffic under Arkansas law. The Municipal Judge presides over the court and oversees its operation and employees. The Personnel Department coordinates hiring and training of applicants and administers policies concerning salaries, classifications, group insurance and benefits, workmen's compensation, employee awards, training, enrichment, discipline, grievances, and payroll. The Code Compliance Department administers and enforces regulatory codes and ordinances to protect local citizens.
Codes enforced include building, fire, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical, and housing.
Ordinances govern such issues as dilapidated structures, signage, trash and debris, junk cars, high grass, and tall weeds. It also addresses such issues as zoning, subdivision, mobile homes, signage, and the Historic District. The Public Information Department assists private citizens, elected officials, and the news media in obtaining information relating to city operations. It processes citizen complaints and concerns, produces special informational literature, and coordinates live cable TV broadcast of regular city Board meetings. The Animal Services Department enforces city and state animal laws and provides educational material for schools, civic clubs, and other groups.