The Personnel Department coordinates hiring of applicants and administers policies concerning salaries, classifications, group insurance and benefits, workmen's compensation, employee awards, training, enrichment, discipline and grievances. This department also conducts all payroll functions. 133 Convention Boulevard P. O. Box 700 Hot Springs, AR 71901 The Planning and Development Department administers and enforces ordinances relating to land use and development. The department addresses such issues as zoning, subdivisions, mobile homes, signage, and the Historic District. The Code Compliance Department administers and enforces regulatory codes and ordinances to protect local citizens.
Codes enforced include building, fire, electrical, gas and plumbing, mechanical, and housing.
Ordinances govern such issues as dilapidated structures, signage, trash and debris, junk cars, high grass and tall weeds. The Public Information Department helps private citizens, elected officials and the news media in obtaining information relating to City operations. It also processes citizen complaints and concerns, creates City publications, coordinates and documents special events and produces live cable television broadcasts of regular City Board of Directors meetings. The Department provides professional civil engineering support, including project plans and specifications, to all city operations, particularly Street and Traffic Services. It also reviews street light requests and maintains city maps.