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AR Code § 14-14-1101 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 11 - Executive Powers|§ 14-14-1101. Powers of county judge generally

 (a) Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55, § 3, established the following executive powers to be administered by the county judge:  (1) To preside over the county quorum court, without a vote but with the power of veto;  (2) To authorize and approve disbursement of appropriated county funds;  (3) To operate the system of county roads;  (4) To administer ordinances enacted by the quorum court;  (5) To have custody of county property; and  (6) To hire county employees, except those persons employed by other elected officials of the county.    (b) In the performance of such executive duties, the county judge shall be bonded in the manner provided by law, as required in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55, § 6.
AR Code § 14-14-1103 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 11 - Executive Powers|§ 14-14-1103. Other county officials

 Executive powers and duties of all county officials other than the county judge comprising the executive division of the county government shall be those established by the Arkansas Constitution and by law.
AR Code § 14-14-1104 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 11 - Executive Powers|§ 14-14-1104. Administrative rules and regulations

 (a)  (1) The county judge may promulgate reasonable and necessary administrative rules and regulations, after notice and hearing thereon, for the administration and conduct of the various laws and programs to be administered by the judge in his or her capacity as the chief executive officer of the county.  (2) These administrative rules and regulations shall be consistent with the state laws relating to the administration of county affairs by the county judge and the appropriate ordinances enacted by the quorum court.    (b) The administrative rules and regulations promulgated by the county judge in the performance of his or her executive functions shall not be applicable to the conduct of county business which is within the jurisdiction of the county court.
AR Code § 14-14-1105 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 11 - Executive Powers|§ 14-14-1105. Jurisdiction of county court

 (a) The General Assembly determines that all powers not vested in the county judge under the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55, to be exercised by the county judge as the chief executive officer of the county, shall continue to be exercised and administered by the county court, over which the judge shall preside.  (b) The county court of each county shall have exclusive original jurisdiction in all matters relating to:  (1) County Taxes. Jurisdiction shall include all real and personal ad valorem taxes collected by a county government, including all related administrative processes, assessment of property, equalization of assessments on appeal, tax levies, tax collection, and distribution of tax proceeds. This jurisdiction shall be exercised pursuant to law;  (2) Paupers. Jurisdiction shall include all county administrative actions affecting the conduct of public human services programs serving indigent residents of the county where such services are financed, in total or in part, by county funds;  (3) Apprenticeship of Minors. Jurisdiction over juvenile matters is vested in the county courts of each county and shall be exclusive in all cases of delinquency, juveniles in need of supervision, and dependency-neglect;  (4) Jurisdiction in Each Other Case that May Be Necessary to the Internal Improvement and Local Concern of the Respective Counties. Jurisdiction shall include county financial activities and works of general public utility or advantage designed to promote intercommunications, trade and commerce, transportation of persons and property, or the development of natural resources, which are not otherwise transferred to the county judge to be administered in his or her executive capacity under the provision of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55; and  (5) Other Jurisdiction. The county court shall have all other jurisdiction vested by law in the county court, excepting with respect to those powers formerly vested in the county court under the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 28, which were transferred to the county judge under the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55, § 3.
AR Code § 14-14-1106 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 11 - Executive Powers|§ 14-14-1106. Appeals from administrative acts

 Appeals by any aggrieved party from any administrative act performed, or from the nonperformance of any administrative act required by law to be performed, by the county judge acting in his or her capacity as the chief executive officer of the county, or any other elected county official, may be taken to the court of competent jurisdiction in the manner provided by law.
AR Code § 14-14-1107 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 11 - Executive Powers|§ 14-14-1107. Natural disasters

 In any county in which a natural disaster, including but not limited to a tornado or flood, results in the county being declared a disaster area by the Governor, an appropriate official of the United States Government, or the county judge of the county, the county judge is authorized to use county labor and equipment on private property to provide services which are required as a result of the natural disaster.
AR Code § 14-14-1203 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 12 - Personnel Procedures|§ 14-14-1203. Compensation and expense reimbursements generally

 (a) Appropriation Required. All compensation, including salary, hourly compensation, expense allowances, training expenses, and other remunerations, allowed to any county officer, district officer, county officer-elect, district officer-elect, or employee is made only on specific appropriation by the quorum court of the county.  (b) Payments on Claims Approved by the County Judge. All compensation, including salary, hourly compensation, expense allowances, training expenses, and other remuneration, allowed to any county officer, district officer, county officer-elect, district officer-elect, or employee is made only upon claim or voucher presented to the county judge and approved by him or her in the manner prescribed by law for disbursement of county funds.  (c) Expense Reimbursement.  (1) Except as provided under subdivision (c)(2) of this section, all expense allowances, training expenses, and remunerations other than salary provided in this subchapter shall be made only upon voucher or claim itemizing the allowances or expenses, prepared in the manner prescribed by law, and presented to and approved by the county judge in the manner prescribed by law for the disbursement of county funds.  (2) County officials may make cash advances for travel-related expenses to employees, subject to rules adopted by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.    (d) Decreases in Salary. Any decrease in the annual salary or compensation of a county officer shall not become effective until January 1 following a general election held after the decrease has been fixed by the quorum court of the county.  (e) Enterprise Accounts Prohibited. An elected county or district officer or employee of the county or district shall not individually maintain or operate an account for financing self-supporting activities that render services on a user charge basis to the general public.
AR Code § 14-14-1205 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 12 - Personnel Procedures|§ 14-14-1205. Compensation of township officers

 (a)  (1)  (A) The per diem compensation for justices of the peace attending any official, regular, special, or committee meeting of a quorum court shall be fixed by ordinance in each county.  (B) The per diem compensation of justices shall not be less than one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per diem for each regular meeting nor exceed:  (i) Eight thousand seven hundred thirty-four dollars ($8,734) per calendar year in counties having a population of less than seventy thousand (70,000);  (ii) Ten thousand three hundred seventy-six dollars ($10,376) per calendar year in counties having a population of at least seventy thousand (70,000) and less than two hundred thousand (200,000); and  (iii) Thirteen thousand three hundred nineteen dollars ($13,319) per calendar year in counties having a population of two hundred thousand (200,000) or more.      (2) Per Diem Compensation Defined.  (A) Per diem compensation is defined as a per calendar day allowance, exclusive of allowable expenses, which shall be paid to a justice for attending meetings of the county quorum court. This compensation shall be based on attending meetings of a quorum court during any single calendar day without regard to the duration of the meetings.  (B) However, a member of the quorum court may receive per diem compensation for one (1) meeting per year for which the member is absent due to an emergency or for personal reasons.    (3) In addition to any other compensation expense reimbursement or expense allowances provided members of the quorum court, counties may provide medical insurance coverage or other insurance benefits for members of the quorum court.    (b) Justices of the Peace Serving in Judicial Capacity. The compensation of all justices of the peace serving in a judicial capacity shall be fixed by ordinance of the quorum court in each county. This basis of compensation shall not be computed on a percentage of the dollar amount of fines levied by a justice of the peace.  (c) Justice of the Peace as County Employee or Deputy. A justice of the peace shall not receive compensation as a county employee or deputy, nor shall any justice receive compensation or expenses from funds appropriated by the quorum court for any services performed within the county, other than as provided by this subchapter.  (d) Constables. The compensation of all constables serving in any official capacity established by law may be fixed by ordinance of the quorum court in each county.
AR Code § 14-14-1206 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 12 - Personnel Procedures|§ 14-14-1206. Compensation of county employees

 (a) Compensation. The quorum court of each county shall fix by ordinance the number and compensation of all county employees, including a bonus or lump-sum payment.  (b)  (1) County Employee Defined. “County employee” means an individual or firm providing labor or service to a county government for salary, wages, or any other form of compensation.  (2) As used in this section, “county government” means all offices, departments, boards, and subordinate service districts of county government created by law and subordinate to county government.
AR Code § 14-14-1207 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 12 - Personnel Procedures|§ 14-14-1207. Reimbursement of allowable expenses

 (a) Reimbursement Authorized.  (1) All county and district officials and authorized deputies or employees are entitled to receive reimbursement of expenses incurred in the conduct of official and nondiscretionary duties under an appropriation for the operating expenses of an office, function, or service. Reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of discretionary functions and services may be permitted when authorized by a specific appropriation of the quorum court.  (2) Reimbursement of expenses for discretionary functions and services may include training expenses for a county official-elect and a district official-elect if authorized by the quorum court.    (b) Allowance for Meals, Lodging, and Other Allowable Expenses.  (1) All reimbursements for the purchase of meals, meal tips, lodging, and other allowable expenses are based on the actual expense incurred or on a per diem basis if authorized by the quorum court.  (2) Reimbursement for meal tips under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the purchase amount of the meal.  (3) A per diem reimbursement under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be made under an accountable plan as defined by Internal Revenue Service regulations as in existence on January 1, 2009.    (c) Reimbursement of Travel Expense.  (1) Privately Owned Motor Vehicles.  (A)  (i) Any elected county officer, district officer, county officer-elect, district officer-elect, or employee using a privately owned motor vehicle in the conduct of county affairs may be reimbursed at a per-mile rate established by ordinance.  (ii) Reimbursement is based only on official miles driven and legitimate automobile parking fees.  (iii) When more than one (1) traveler is transported in the same vehicle, only the owner is entitled to mileage reimbursement.    (B) A county shall not assume responsibility for any maintenance, operational costs, accidents, and fines incurred by the owner of the vehicle while on official business for the county.    (2) Privately Owned Airplanes. Reimbursement for travel expense using privately owned airplanes is based upon the most direct route in air miles and at the same rate as established for privately owned motor vehicles.
AR Code § 14-14-1208 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 12 - Personnel Procedures|§ 14-14-1208. Professional memberships and meetings

 (a) The quorum court of each county may provide, through specific appropriations, for a county to join, pay membership fees and service charges, and cooperate with the organizations and associations of county government of this state and other states for the advancement of good government and the protection of local government interests.  (b) Elected county officers, district officers, township officers, county officers-elect, district officers-elect, and township officers-elect of a county government may be allowed per diem and either mileage or actual transportation expenses for attendance at meetings of the appropriate association of local government officials. Reasonable expenses or charges against each local government, as a member of the association, may be paid by a county.  (c) Employees of a county government may be allowed per diem and either mileage or actual transportation expenses for attendance at meetings of professional organizations or associations, and a county government may pay membership fees and service charges to the organizations.
AR Code § 14-14-1209 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 12 - Personnel Procedures|§ 14-14-1209. Uniform and equipment allowance for sheriff's department

 (a) Upon request by the county sheriff, the county quorum court may approve and appropriate a uniform and equipment allowance for the sheriff and employees of the sheriff's department in lieu of reimbursement for actual uniform and equipment expenses. The uniform and equipment allowance may be used for the purchase of uniforms, ammunition, and other equipment, excluding firearms, used in the performance of law enforcement duties.  (b) Claims for this uniform and equipment allowance shall be processed and paid in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas. However, an itemized listing or numbered invoice is not required for payment of this uniform and equipment allowance.
AR Code § 14-14-1210 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 12 - Personnel Procedures|§ 14-14-1210. Cost-of-living adjustment

 (a) Beginning January 1, 2011, and on each January 1 thereafter, three percent (3%) per annum shall be added to the minimum and maximum salaries and per diems of elected county officers as a cost-of- living adjustment.  (b) Beginning January 1, 2016, and on each January 1 thereafter, three percent (3%) per annum shall be added to the maximum per diem compensation of justices of the peace as a cost-of-living adjustment.  (c) Beginning September 1, 2010, and on each September 1 thereafter, the Association of Arkansas Counties shall provide each county and Arkansas Legislative Audit with a schedule of the minimum and maximum salaries and per diems of elected county officers and justices of the peace with the added cost-of-living adjustment for the following year.
AR Code § 14-14-1211 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 12 - Personnel Procedures|§ 14-14-1211. Monthly, bimonthly, biweekly, weekly, and hourly salaries for county employees

 (a)  (1)  (A) Except for those counties that operate principally on a scholastic year, or on a part-time basis, or where salaries or personal services are specifically established for a period less than one (1) year, all salaries established by the General Assembly or the governing body of the county shall be considered to be a maximum amount to be paid for a twelve-month payroll period.  (B) A greater amount than that established for the maximum annual salary of any county official or employee shall not be paid to the employee during any twelve-month payroll period, nor shall more than one-twelfth (1/12) of the annual salary be paid to an employee during a calendar month unless otherwise authorized.    (2) The limitations set out in this section may be converted to biweekly or weekly increments of one-twenty-sixth (1/26) or one-fifty-second (1/52) of the maximum annual salary.  (3) For complying with federal requirements, upon approval of the county judge, the maximum annual salaries may be converted to hourly rates of pay for positions established on the basis of twelve (12) months or less if authorized by law.    (b) The remuneration paid to an employee of the county may exceed the maximum annual salary as authorized by the General Assembly or governing body of the county as follows, and the following shall not be construed as payment for services or as salary as contemplated by Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 4:  (1) Overtime payments as authorized by law;  (2) Payment of a lump sum to a terminating employee, to include lump-sum payments of sick leave balances upon retirement as provided by law;  (3) Payment for overlapping pay periods at the end of a fiscal year as defined or authorized by law;  (4) Payment for the biweekly twenty-seven (27) pay periods; and  (5) Payments for incentive, certificate, holiday, or working out of classification.
AR Code § 14-14-1212 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 12 - Personnel Procedures|§ 14-14-1212. Coroner medicolegal death investigation training — Authorization for salary adjustment for certified county coroner — Definition

 (a) As used in this section, “certified county coroner” means a county coroner who has obtained a certificate of satisfactory participation and completion of medicolegal death investigation training from the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training under § 14-15-308 or the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators.  (b) The quorum court of each county that has a certified county coroner is authorized to fix by ordinance the annual salary of a certified county coroner within the schedule of maximum salaries under § 14-14-1204.  (c) Beginning September 1, 2017, and on each September 1 thereafter, the compensation schedule prepared under § 14-14-1210(c) shall reflect a separate maximum annual salary for a certified county coroner with a salary adjustment made under subsection (b) of this section and § 14-14-1204(i).
AR Code § 14-14-1302 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 13 - Officers Generally|§ 14-14-1302. Election of officers

 (a) County Officers. The qualified electors of each county in this state, at the time of electing members of the General Assembly, shall elect, until otherwise provided by law, all county officers for the term of two (2) years and until their successors are elected and qualified.  (b) Quorum Court District and Township Officers. The qualified electors of each county quorum court district and township in this state shall elect each district and township officer for the term of two (2) years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Election shall be held at the time of electing members of the General Assembly.
AR Code § 14-14-1303 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 13 - Officers Generally|§ 14-14-1303. Bond

 All county, county quorum court district, and township officers shall be bonded as prescribed by law.
AR Code § 14-14-1304 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 13 - Officers Generally|§ 14-14-1304. Oath

 Each county, justice of the peace, and township officer, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his or her office, shall take and subscribe to the oath prescribed in the Arkansas Constitution for officers.
AR Code § 14-14-1305 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 13 - Officers Generally|§ 14-14-1305. Commission

 (a) County Officers. All county officers shall be commissioned by the Governor in a manner prescribed by law.  (b)  (1) Quorum Court District and Township Officers. All township and county quorum court district officers, except constables, shall be commissioned by the Governor in a manner prescribed by law.  (2) Constables shall be furnished with a certificate of election by the county court on which the constable's official oath shall be endorsed.
AR Code § 14-14-1306 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 13 - Officers Generally|§ 14-14-1306. Residence required

 (a) All county, county quorum court district, and township officers shall reside within their respective townships, districts, and counties.  (b) An office shall be deemed vacant if a county officer removes his or her legal residence from the county or if a district or township officer removes his or her legal residence from the district township from which elected.  (c) For purposes of this section, legal residence shall be defined as the domicile of the officer evidenced by the intent to make such residence a fixed and permanent home.
AR Code § 14-14-1307 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 14 - Local Government|Subtitle 2 - County Government|Chapter 14 - County Government Code|Subchapter 13 - Officers Generally|§ 14-14-1307. Offices

 (a) The county court shall determine the location of the office of the various county, county quorum court district, and township officers.  (b) Nothing in this section, however, shall be construed to compel the county court to provide justices of the peace, constables, coroners, or surveyors with a formal office.