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AR Code § 14-2-201 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Public Records Generally|Subchapter 2 - Reproduction of Records|§ 14-2-201. Authority — Requirements

 (a) The head of any county or municipal department, commission, bureau, or board may cause any or all records kept by the official, department, commission, or board to be photographed, microfilmed, photostated, or reproduced on or by film, microcard, miniature photographic recording, optical disc, digital compact disc, electronic imaging, or other process that accurately reproduces or forms a durable medium for reproducing the original when provided with equipment necessary for such method of recording.  (b) At the time of reproduction, the agency head shall attach his or her certificate to the record certifying that it is the original record, and the certificate shall be reproduced with the original.  (c) The device used to reproduce the records shall be such as to accurately reproduce and perpetuate the original records in all details.
AR Code § 14-2-202 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Public Records Generally|Subchapter 2 - Reproduction of Records|§ 14-2-202. Copy of record — Admissibility

 (a) The reproduction made in accordance with § 14-2-201, when satisfactorily identified, shall be admissible into evidence as provided in § 16-46-101 or any other provision of law or court rules governing the admission of evidence.  (b) For all purposes recited in this section, a facsimile, exemplification, or certified copy thereof shall be deemed to be a transcript, exemplification, or certified copy of the original.
AR Code § 14-2-203 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Public Records Generally|Subchapter 2 - Reproduction of Records|§ 14-2-203. Disposal, etc., of copied records

 (a) Whenever reproductions of public records have been made in accordance with § 14-2-201 and have been placed in conveniently accessible files or other suitable format and provision has been made for preserving, examining, and using them, the head of a county office or department or city office or department may certify those facts to the county court or to the mayor of a municipality, respectively, who shall have the power to authorize the disposal, archival storage, or destruction of the records.  (b) Cities of the first class, cities of the second class, and incorporated towns may by ordinance declare a policy of record retention and disposal, provided that:  (1) The city or town complies with any specific statute regarding municipal records; and  (2) The following records are maintained permanently in either the original or electronic format as required by law:  (A) Ordinances;  (B) City council minutes;  (C) Resolutions;  (D) Annual financial audits; and  (E) Year-end financial statements.
AR Code § 14-2-204 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Public Records Generally|Subchapter 2 - Reproduction of Records|§ 14-2-204. Municipal police department records

 (a) All municipalities of the State of Arkansas shall maintain records for the city or town police department or marshal's office, if the records are currently being maintained, as follows:  (1) Maintain for seven (7) years after closure of the case file or permanently, as the municipality shall determine, provided that §§ 12-12-104 and 14-2-203(b)(1) are complied with and that records related to crimes of violence as defined by § 5-42-203 are maintained permanently:  (A) Closed municipal police case files for felony and Class A misdemeanor offenses; and  (B) Expungement orders of municipal police cases; and    (2) Maintain for three (3) years:  (A) Accident reports;  (B) Incident reports;  (C) Offense reports;  (D) Fine and bond records;  (E) Parking meter records;  (F) Radio logs and complaint cards; and  (G) Employment records, payroll sheets, time cards, and leave requests.      (b)  (1) If maintained for more than ten (10) years after the date the record was created, records under subdivision (a)(1) of this section may be copied and maintained in accordance with § 14-2-203.  (2) Records under subdivision (a)(2) of this section may be copied in accordance with § 14-2-203 or are subject to disposal after the specified time period has passed.
AR Code § 14-2-301 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Public Records Generally|Subchapter 3 - Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act|§ 14-2-301. Short title

 This subchapter may be cited as the “Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act”.
AR Code § 14-2-302 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Public Records Generally|Subchapter 3 - Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act|§ 14-2-302. Definitions

 In this subchapter:   (1) “Document” means information that is:  (A) inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form; and  (B) eligible to be recorded in the land records maintained by the county recorder.    (2) “Electronic” means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities.  (3) “Electronic document” means a document that is received by the county recorder in an electronic form.  (4) “Electronic signature” means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a document and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the document.  (5) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government, or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity.  (6) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
AR Code § 14-2-303 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Public Records Generally|Subchapter 3 - Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act|§ 14-2-303. Validity of electronic documents

 (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.
AR Code § 14-2-304 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Public Records Generally|Subchapter 3 - Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act|§ 14-2-304. Recording of documents

 (a) In this section, “paper document” means a document that is received by the county recorder in a form that is not electronic.  (b) A county recorder:  (1) who implements any of the functions listed in this section shall do so in compliance with standards established by the Electronic Recording Commission.  (2) may receive, index, store, archive, and transmit electronic documents.  (3) may provide for access to, and for search and retrieval of, documents and information by electronic means.  (4) who accepts electronic documents for recording shall continue to accept paper documents as authorized by state law and shall place entries for both types of documents in the same index.  (5) may convert paper documents accepted for recording into electronic form.  (6) may convert into electronic form information recorded before the county recorder began to record electronic documents.  (7) may accept electronically any fee, tax, or revenue stamp that the county recorder is authorized to collect.  (8) may agree with other officials of a state or a political subdivision thereof, or of the United States, on procedures or processes to facilitate the electronic satisfaction of prior approvals and conditions precedent to recording and the electronic payment of fees, taxes, or revenue stamps.  (9)  (A) may enter into an agreement with a private entity to perform the duties under this section, including without limitation receiving, reviewing, scanning, and transmitting documents for electronic recording.  (B) An agreement under subdivision (b)(9)(A) of this section shall be a uniform agreement reviewed and formally approved by the commission.
AR Code § 14-2-305 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Public Records Generally|Subchapter 3 - Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act|§ 14-2-305. Administration and standards

 (a)  (1) An Electronic Recording Commission consisting of eleven (11) members appointed by the Governor is created to adopt standards to implement this subchapter.  (2) A majority of the members of the commission must be county recorders.  (3) A member of the commission must be an active state legislator.  (4) A member of the commission shall serve a term of two (2) years.  (5) The terms of the current commission members on July 31, 2009, shall expire on September 1, 2009.  (6) Each member of the commission may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.    (b) To keep the standards and practices of county recorders in this state in harmony with the standards and practices of recording offices in other jurisdictions that enact substantially this subchapter and to keep the technology used by county recorders in this state compatible with technology used by recording offices in other jurisdictions that enact substantially this subchapter, the Electronic Recording Commission, so far as is consistent with the purposes, policies, and provisions of this subchapter, in adopting, amending, and repealing standards shall consider:  (1) Standards and practices of other jurisdictions;  (2) The most recent standards promulgated by national standard-setting bodies, such as the Property Records Industry Association;  (3) The views of interested persons and governmental officials and entities;  (4) The needs of counties of varying size, population, and resources; and  (5) Standards requiring adequate information security protection to ensure that electronic documents are accurate, authentic, adequately preserved, and resistant to tampering.    (c)  (1) A staff member of the Association of Arkansas Counties shall be assigned to assist the Electronic Recording Commission.  (2) The staff member shall coordinate meetings, accumulate information, and provide general support to the commission.
AR Code § 14-2-306 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Public Records Generally|Subchapter 3 - Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act|§ 14-2-306. Uniformity of application and construction

 In applying and construing this Uniform Act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
AR Code § 14-2-307 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Public Records Generally|Subchapter 3 - Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act|§ 14-2-307. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

 This subchapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C.S. § 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C.S. § 7001(c) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C.S. § 7003(b).
AR Code § 14-14-101 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 14-14-101. Title

 This chapter constitutes the Arkansas “County Government Code”.
AR Code § 14-14-102 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 14-14-102. County defined

 A county is a political subdivision of the state for the more convenient administration of justice and the exercise of local legislative authority related to county affairs and is defined as a body politic and corporate operating within specified geographic limitations established by law.
AR Code § 14-14-103 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 14-14-103. Construction

 (a) Except when a specific definition is given or a technical interpretation is required, words and phrases used in this chapter shall be construed according to their ordinary usage in the English language.  (b) Words in the present tense include the future tense.
AR Code § 14-14-104 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 14-14-104. Publication requirements

 (a) Unless otherwise specifically provided, when a county government is required to publish, publication shall be by a one-time insertion in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.  (b) Where no newspaper of general circulation exists in a county, publication may be made by posting in three (3) public places which have been designated by ordinance.
AR Code § 14-14-105 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 14-14-105. Notice by publication

 Unless otherwise specifically provided, when notice of a hearing or other official act is required by a county government, the following provisions shall apply:   (1) The notice shall be published two (2) times with at least six (6) days separating each publication. The first publication shall be no more than thirty (30) days prior to the action, and the last publication shall be no less than three (3) days prior to the action;  (2) The published notice shall contain:  (A) The date, time, and place at which the hearing or other action will occur;  (B) A brief statement of the action to be taken; and  (C) Any other information which may be required by the specific provision of law requiring notice.
AR Code § 14-14-106 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 14-14-106. Notice by mailing

 (a)  (1) Notice by mailing shall be as provided by law or the ordinance of the county quorum court providing for notice by mailing.  (2) In those instances where a county government requires that notice of hearing or other official act be given by mail and the procedures therefor are not set forth by law or ordinance, the notice by mailing shall be made not less than seven (7) days nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the action to be taken, and the requirements of the notice shall be met by:  (A) Deposit of the notice properly addressed in the United States mail, with postage paid at the first-class rate;  (B) Sending the notice by registered or certified mail rather than first class; or  (C) Mailing the notice at the bulk rate instead of first class when notice is to be given by mail to all electors or residents of a county government.      (b) All notices by mailing shall contain:  (1) The date, time, and place at which the hearing or other action will be taken;  (2) A brief statement of the action to be taken; and  (3) Any other information required by the specific section requiring mail notice.
AR Code § 14-14-108 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 14-14-108. Public hearings

 Unless otherwise specifically provided, when a county court or county quorum court is required to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of providing reasonable opportunity for citizen participation prior to any final decision by either court, the hearing shall meet the following requirements:   (1) At a minimum, a public hearing shall provide for submission of both oral and written testimony for and against the action or matter at issue. If the hearing is not held before the ultimate decisionmakers, provision shall be made for the transmittal of a summary or transcript of the testimony received to the ultimate decisionmakers prior to their determination;  (2) Public hearings may be held at regular or special meetings of each of the courts;  (3) The person or authority holding the public hearing may include in the notice calling the hearing any special procedures or guidelines to be followed at the hearing;  (4) Petitions and letters received by the respective body conducting a public hearing prior to the hearing shall be entered into the minutes of the hearing and considered as other testimony received at the hearing; and  (5) Except for budget and appropriation hearings, the quorum court may designate a subcommittee to conduct any public hearings on county legislative affairs.
AR Code § 14-14-109 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 14-14-109. Public meetings

 (a)  (1) All meetings of a county government governing body, board, committee, or any other entity created by, or subordinate to, a county government shall be open to the public except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section.  (2) A meeting, or part of a meeting, which involves or affects the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, dismissal, or resignation of a county government official or employee need not be open to the public unless the local government officer or employee requests a public meeting.    (b) In any meeting required to be open to the public, the county quorum court, committee, board, or other entity shall adopt rules for conducting the meeting which afford citizens a reasonable opportunity to participate prior to the final decision.  (c) Appropriate minutes shall be kept of all public meetings and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying.
AR Code § 14-14-110 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 14-14-110. Public records

 (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, all records and other written materials in the possession of a local government shall be available for inspection and copying by any person during normal office hours.  (b) Personal records, medical records, and other records which relate to matters in which the right to individual privacy exceeds the merits of public disclosure shall not be available to the public unless the person they concern requests they be made public.
AR Code § 14-14-111 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 14-14-111. Electronic records

 (a)  (1) County governments in Arkansas are the repository for vast numbers of public records necessary for the regulation of commerce and vital to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state.  (2) These records are routinely kept in electronic format by the county officials who are the custodians of the records.  (3) It is the intent of this section to:  (A) Ensure that all public records kept by county officials are under the complete care, custody, and control of the county officials responsible for the records; and  (B) Prevent a computer or software provider doing business with a county from obtaining complete care and control of county records and from becoming the de facto custodian of the records.      (b) As used in this section:  (1) “Administrative rights” means permissions and powers, including without limitation the permissions and powers to access, alter, copy, download, read, record, upload, write, or otherwise manipulate and maintain records kept by a county official;  (2) “Electronic record” means a record created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means; and  (3)  (A)  (i) “Public records” means writings, recorded sounds, films, tapes, electronic or computer-based information, or data compilations in any medium required by law to be kept or otherwise kept and that constitute a record of the performance or lack of performance of official functions that are or should be carried out by a public official or employee, a governmental agency, or other agency wholly or partially supported by public funds or expending public funds.  (ii) All records maintained in county offices or by county employees within the scope of employment are public records.    (B) “Public records” does not mean software acquired by purchase, lease, or license.      (c)  (1) A county official required by law to maintain public records and who in the normal performance of official duties chooses to keep and maintain the records in an electronic record retains administrative rights and complete access to all the records.  (2) A contract between a county and an electronic record provider shall include the information under subdivision (c)(1) of this section.
AR Code § 14-14-112 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 14-14-112. Bulk copying of public records

 (a) In the absence of an existing agreement or county ordinance, a county official may negotiate with a commercial, nonpress entity regarding a reasonable fee for mass duplication, copying, or bulk electronic access of public records.  (b) A negotiated agreement authorized by this section is not to the exclusion of any right to a public record a person has under this subchapter or § 25-19-109.  (c) As used in this section, “existing agreement” means a contract, custom, practice, or dealings that were in use as of January 1, 2011.
AR Code § 14-14-113 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 14-14-113. Review of audit report by quorum court

 (a) Audit reports and accompanying comments and recommendations under § 10-4-418 relating to a county shall be reviewed by the quorum court.  (b)  (1) The audit report and accompanying comments and recommendations shall be reviewed at the first regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the audit report if the audit report is received by the quorum court at least ten (10) days before the regularly scheduled meeting.  (2) If the audit report is received by the quorum court less than ten (10) days before a regularly scheduled meeting, the audit report shall be reviewed at the regularly scheduled meeting falling within the ten-day period or the next regularly scheduled meeting subsequent to the ten-day period.    (c) The appropriate official shall advise the quorum court concerning each finding and recommendation contained in the audit report.  (d) The minutes of the quorum court shall document the review of the findings and recommendations of the appropriate official.