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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 2 - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 14-50-201 — 14-50-211) › Section 14-50-202 - Qualifications of members

(a)
Members of the civil service commission shall be citizens of the State of Arkansas and residents of the city for at least three (3) years immediately preceding their appointment.
(b)
(1)
No person on the commission shall hold or be a candidate for any political office under any national, state, county, or municipal government or be connected in any official capacity with any political party or organization.
(2)
No person who is a candidate for or holds any office or position described in this subsection shall be eligible to serve as a member of the commission.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1420.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 2 - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 14-50-201 — 14-50-211) › Section 14-50-203 - Organizational meeting

After the members of the civil service commission are named as provided in this chapter, the commission shall meet and organize.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1422.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 2 - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 14-50-201 — 14-50-211) › Section 14-50-204 - Chair of commission

The chair of the civil service commission for each biennial period shall be the member whose term of office first expires.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1421.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 2 - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 14-50-201 — 14-50-211) › Section 14-50-205 - Secretary of commission

(a)
The civil service commission shall select one (1) of its members as secretary, who shall keep the books and records of the commission and shall conduct the correspondence of the commission.
(b)
The secretary shall also report or cause to be reported the evidence in all trials or hearings before the commission, and the municipality shall pay the reasonable expense thereof.
(c)
The secretary shall act as clerk when the commission is conducting a trial or hearing and shall perform such other functions and duties as the commission shall direct.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1421.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 2 - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 14-50-201 — 14-50-211) › Section 14-50-206 - Attorney for commission

The city attorney shall act as attorney for the civil service commission in all trials or other legal transactions. However, the commission may appoint an attorney to represent the commission if it so desires.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1421.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 2 - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 14-50-201 — 14-50-211) › Section 14-50-207 - Regular meetings, etc

The city council or other governing body shall provide:
(1)
Suitable rooms for the civil service commission to hold its meetings;
(2)
All reasonable supplies; and
(3)
The use of public buildings for holding examinations by the commission.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1422.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 2 - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 14-50-201 — 14-50-211) › Section 14-50-208 - Quorum for business

Three (3) members of the civil service commission shall constitute a quorum for transacting the business of the commission.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1421.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 2 - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 14-50-201 — 14-50-211) › Section 14-50-209 - Investigative powers

(a)
In any investigation conducted by the commission provided for in this chapter, the commission shall have the power to subpoena, the power to require the attendance of any witness and the production of any papers or records pertinent to the investigation, and the power to administer oaths to the witnesses.
(b)
To punish for contempt the nonattendance of witnesses, or the failure to produce books or papers, or the misbehavior of any person during the investigation, the commission may impose a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1430.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 2 - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 14-50-201 — 14-50-211) › Section 14-50-210 - Removal of commissioner

(a)
The city council or other governing body of the city by a two-thirds vote may remove any of the civil service commissioners during his or her term of office for cause.
(b)
In the event of the removal of one (1) or more of the commissioners, the city council or other governing body of the city shall fill the vacancy created by the removal.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1420.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 2 - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (§§ 14-50-201 — 14-50-211) › Section 14-50-211 - Vacancy on commission

(a)
When a vacancy shall occur on the civil service commission by death, resignation, expiration of the term of office, or in any other manner, the vacancy shall be filled by the city council or other governing body of the city.
(b)
In the event a vacancy occurs during the term of office of any member, his or her successor shall fill the unexpired term caused by the vacancy.
(c)
At the normal expiration of the term, the council or other governing body of the city shall fill the vacancy by the appointment of a commissioner for a term of six (6) years.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1420.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-50-301 — 14-50-313) › Section 14-50-301 - Existing employees

No person who is employed by a city at the time action is taken to establish or continue a civil service system under this chapter shall be required to take an examination except for promotion or advancement, but he or she shall retain his or her present position subject to the other provisions of this chapter.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1428.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-50-301 — 14-50-313) › Section 14-50-302 - Department heads

(a)
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to department heads except as provided in this section.
(b)
A "department head" means an employee in a supervisory capacity who is directly responsible to the elected governing body for the direction and execution of policies and services on city work projects and duties.
(c)
Department heads shall be designated in the salary ordinance, and their status shall be a matter of fact, subject to subsection (b) of this section and the appeal provisions of the ordinance.
(d)
Any employee who has established a classification under the provisions of the ordinance and who has been promoted, elevated, transferred, or otherwise placed in the capacity of a department head shall, upon termination of employment as a departmental head, be permitted to return to his or her previous classified job or to any position for which he or she may qualify with full accumulated seniority.
(e)
No provision of this section shall be construed as amending public law requirements for licenses or education.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1436.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-50-301 — 14-50-313) › Section 14-50-303 - Private secretaries excepted

Private secretaries to elected officials shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1436.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-50-301 — 14-50-313) › Section 14-50-305 - Departmental regulations

All employees covered by a civil service system established or continued under the provisions of this chapter shall be governed by the regulations set out by the heads of their respective departments and approved by the city council or other governing body of the city in their respective municipalities.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1424.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-50-301 — 14-50-313) › Section 14-50-306 - Political activity prohibited

(a)
No employee in any department affected by this chapter shall engage in the solicitation of any subscription funds or assessments or contribute thereto for any political party or purpose.
(b)
An employee shall not be connected with any political campaign or political management except to cast his or her vote and to express his or her personal opinion privately.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1432.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-50-301 — 14-50-313) › Section 14-50-307 - Employees and compensation fixed

The city council or other governing body shall from time to time fix the number of employees and the salaries to be drawn by each as well as the vacation and sick leave of employees in the departments affected by this chapter.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1435.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-50-301 — 14-50-313) › Section 14-50-308 - Certification for compensation

(a)
The secretary of the civil service commission shall file with the treasurer or disbursing officer of his or her city a certificate of those entitled to compensation from the city under this chapter.
(b)
No compensation shall be allowed to any member of the system of the affected cities unless his or her name shall be so certified by the secretary.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1429.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-50-301 — 14-50-313) › Section 14-50-309 - Examinations

All examinations provided for in this chapter shall be fair and impartial and designed to test the qualifications of the applicants for the particular service and position to be filled.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1427.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-50-301 — 14-50-313) › Section 14-50-310 - Suspension of competition

In the case of a vacancy in a position requiring peculiar or exceptional qualifications of a scientific, professional, or expert character, upon satisfactory evidence that competition is impracticable and the position can best be filled by the selection of some person designated and of recognized attainment, the commission by majority vote may suspend competition in this case. However, the suspension shall not be general in its application, and each case must be handled on its own merits.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1426.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-50-301 — 14-50-313) › Section 14-50-312 - Reductions, reinstatements, or transfers in personnel

(a)
(1)
If it shall become necessary to reduce the personnel of any department reduction shall be from the lowest rank, seniority having priority.
(2)
In the event the personnel is subsequently increased, any employee who has been transferred to another department or discharged by reason of the reduction shall have seniority rights over any other employee or any applicant for employment to any position created on account of the increase in personnel.
(b)
If the personnel of any department is reduced by reason of the transfer of any duties of one department to another department, any person so discharged shall have priority in the department to which the duties are transferred over any employee performing the duties who does not have a seniority rating at least equal to the person relieved on account of the transfer of the duties and over any applicant for employment covering the duties.
(c)
When a vacancy occurs in any department, any employee of the same classification in any other department, seniority having priority, shall have the option of transferring to the vacancy in the department.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1434.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 50 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITIES OF 20,000 TO 75,000 (§§ 14-50-101 — 14-50-313) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-50-301 — 14-50-313) › Section 14-50-313 - Political discrimination prohibited

No person in any department affected by this chapter shall be appointed, reduced, suspended, discharged, or otherwise discriminated against because of his or her political opinion or affiliation.
Acts 1963, No. 221, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1431.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-103) › Section 14-51-101 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "board", "commission", or "commissioners" means the board of civil service commissioners of the police and fire departments as provided for in §
14-51-201
et seq.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 16; Pope's Dig., § 9960; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1616.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-103) › Section 14-51-102 - Applicability

In addition to all other powers possessed by cities of the first class, these cities may establish a board of civil service commissioners for the police and fire departments of their cities.
Acts 1949, No. 326, § 1; 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1601.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-103) › Section 14-51-103 - Penalty

Any person violating any part of this chapter shall be subject to civil suit for injunctive and declaratory relief by the aggrieved party.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 20; Pope's Dig., § 9964; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1618; Acts 1993, No. 206, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 2 - BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (§§ 14-51-201 — 14-51-212) › Section 14-51-201 - Appointment of members

(a)
In all cities of the first class having a civil service system, the city's governing body shall name by ordinance five (5) upright and intelligent citizens of their cities as a board of civil service commissioners for the police and fire departments or the nonuniformed employees.
(b)
The commissioners shall hold office as follows:
(1)
One shall hold office until the first Monday in April of the second year after his or her appointment;
(2)
One shall hold office until the first Monday in April of the fourth year after his or her appointment;
(3)
One shall hold office until the first Monday in April of the sixth year after his or her appointment;
(4)
One shall hold office until the first Monday in April of the eighth year after his or her appointment; and
(5)
One shall hold office until the first Monday in April of the tenth year after his or her appointment.
(c)
(1)
In all cities of the first class having a civil service system, the governing body may add by ordinance two (2) more members to its civil service commission. The law applicable to the commission shall apply to the additional members, except that in each such city the first two (2) additional members appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve staggered terms to be determined by lot so that one (1) will serve a three-year term and one (1) a six-year term, and their successors shall serve six-year terms.
(2)
In all cities having a population of one hundred thousand (100,000) or more persons and having a civil service system, the governing body may add by ordinance four (4) more members to its civil service commission. The law applicable to the commission shall apply to the additional members, except that in each such city the first four (4) additional members appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve staggered terms to be determined by lot so that two (2) will serve a three-year term and two (2) a six-year term, and their successors shall serve six-year terms.
Acts 1949, No. 326, § 1; 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1601.1; Acts 1993, No. 206, § 2; 1997, No. 1221, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 2 - BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (§§ 14-51-201 — 14-51-212) › Section 14-51-202 - Qualifications of commissioners

(a)
The commissioners shall be:
(1)
Citizens of the State of Arkansas and residents of the city for more than three (3) years preceding their appointments; and
(2)
Qualified electors of the city at all times during their appointments.
(b)
(1)
No person on the commission shall hold or be a candidate for any political office under any national, state, county, or municipal government or be connected in any way in any official capacity with any political party or political organization.
(2)
No person as enumerated in this subsection shall be eligible as a member of the board who at the time of his or her election shall hold any office.
(c)
The commissioners shall be familiar with these statutes, civil rights laws, and all other state and federal public employment laws.
Acts 1949, No. 326, § 1; 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1601.1; Acts 1993, No. 206, § 3; 2009, No. 738, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 2 - BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (§§ 14-51-201 — 14-51-212) › Section 14-51-203 - Organizational meeting

(a)
The commissioners named as provided in this chapter shall meet and organize.
(b)
The commissioner who shall be elected for a term of two (2) years shall act as chair.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 9946; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1602.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 2 - BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (§§ 14-51-201 — 14-51-212) › Section 14-51-204 - Chair of civil service commission

(a)
The board of civil service commissioners shall select annually on the first Monday of May one (1) of the commissioners to serve as chair of the commission.
(b)
(1)
The chair shall preside over all meetings of the commission and be its executive officer.
(2)
The chair shall vote on questions before the board.
(c)
(1)
In the absence of the chair, the board shall elect one (1) of its number to act instead of the chair.
(2)
The member so elected shall be clothed with all the powers, rights, and duties of the chair during the absence of the chair.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 2; 1949, No. 326, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9946; Acts 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-1601.1, 19-1602; Acts 1989, No. 432, § 1; 1997, No. 131, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 2 - BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (§§ 14-51-201 — 14-51-212) › Section 14-51-205 - Secretary of board

(a)
The board shall elect one (1) of its members as secretary.
(b)
The secretary shall:
(1)
Keep the books and records of the board;
(2)
Conduct the correspondence of the board;
(3)
Report the evidence in all trials or cause the evidence to be reported, for which the reasonable expense shall be paid by the municipality;
(4)
Act as clerk when the board is conducting a trial court;
(5)
Work with and act as liaison to the city employee assigned to assist the board; and
(6)
Perform any other duties that may be ordered by the board.
Acts 1949, No. 326, § 1; 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1601.1; Acts 1993, No. 206, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 2 - BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (§§ 14-51-201 — 14-51-212) › Section 14-51-206 - Attorney for commission and city

(a)
Except if the commission decides otherwise, the city attorney shall act as attorney for the commission in all trials or other legal transactions. However, the commission may appoint an attorney to represent the commission if it so desires.
(b)
The city shall hire on an annual basis independent legal counsel to represent the city and the department head when the city's managerial employment decisions are brought for review before the commission and in all trials, proceedings, or other legal transactions before the commission.
Acts 1949, No. 326, § 1; 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1601.1; Acts 1993, No. 206, § 5; 1995, No. 1135, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 2 - BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (§§ 14-51-201 — 14-51-212) › Section 14-51-207 - Responsibilities of the city

The city council or other governing body, as the case may be, shall:
(1)
Provide suitable rooms for the board to hold meetings;
(2)
Allow all reasonable supplies;
(3)
Permit use of public buildings for holding examinations by the board;
(4)
Provide, designate, manage, and supervise a paid city employee, full-time or part-time, as may be deemed necessary by the city's chief executive officer, to be known as the administrative assistant to the commission. This assistant shall help with the clerical and administrative needs of the board; and
(5)
Provide adequate funding for legal counsel as enumerated in this chapter.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 9946; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1602; Acts 1993, No. 206, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 2 - BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (§§ 14-51-201 — 14-51-212) › Section 14-51-208 - Quorum for business

A majority of the total number of the members of a civil service commission authorized by statute and city ordinance shall constitute a quorum for any business, meeting, or hearing.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 750,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1949, No. 326, § 1; 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1601.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 2 - BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (§§ 14-51-201 — 14-51-212) › Section 14-51-209 - Investigative powers

(a)
In any investigation conducted by the commission provided for in this chapter, the commission shall have the power of subpoena, to require the attendance of any witness and the production of any papers or records pertinent to the investigation, and to administer oaths to the witnesses.
(b)
To punish for contempt the nonattendance of witnesses, or the failure to produce books or papers, or misbehavior of any person during the investigation, the commission may impose a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 10; Pope's Dig., § 9954; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1610; Acts 1993, No. 206, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 2 - BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (§§ 14-51-201 — 14-51-212) › Section 14-51-210 - Removal of commissioner

(a)
The city council or governing body of the city by a two-thirds vote may remove any of the commissioners during their term of office for cause.
(b)
In the event of the removal of one (1) or more of the commissioners, the council or governing body shall fill the vacancy created by the removal.
Acts 1949, No. 326, § 1; 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1601.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 2 - BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (§§ 14-51-201 — 14-51-212) › Section 14-51-211 - Vacancy on board

(a)
When a vacancy shall occur on the board by death, resignation, or expiration of the term of office, or in any other manner, the vacancy shall be filled by the city council or governing body of the city.
(b)
In the event a vacancy occurs during the term of office of any commissioner, except as caused by the normal expiration of his or her term, his or her successor shall fill the unexpired term caused by the vacancy, and at the normal expiration of the term, the council shall fill the vacancy by the appointment of a commissioner for a period of six (6) years.
Acts 1949, No. 326, § 1; 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1601.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 2 - BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS (§§ 14-51-201 — 14-51-212) › Section 14-51-212 - No control over police or fire departments

(a)
The powers and duties of every civil service commission established pursuant to this chapter shall be and are hereby expressly limited such that the said commissions shall not have any control nor shall said commissions attempt to exercise any control over the normal and routine day-to-day operations of a police or fire department, directly or indirectly.
(b)
No provision of this chapter shall be construed to provide authorization to said commissions to have such authority.
Acts 1989, No. 439, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-51-301 — 14-51-311) › Section 14-51-302 - Departmental rules and regulations

All employees in any fire or police department affected by this chapter shall be governed by rules and regulations set out by the chief of their respective police or fire departments after rules and regulations have been adopted by the governing bodies of their respective municipalities.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 9948; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1604.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-51-301 — 14-51-311) › Section 14-51-303 - Political activities

In addition to all powers and duties provided by law, the civil service commissions for police and fire departments of cities of the first and second class shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the political activities of fire department and police department personnel.
Acts 1987, No. 67, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-51-301 — 14-51-311) › Section 14-51-304 - Employees and salaries fixed

The city council or board shall from time to time fix the number of employees and the salaries to be drawn by each rank in the fire and police departments of its respective cities.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 17; Pope's Dig., § 9961; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1617.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-51-301 — 14-51-311) › Section 14-51-305 - Certification for compensation

(a)
The secretary of the commission shall file with the treasurer or disbursing officer of his or her city a certificate of those entitled to compensation from the city under this chapter.
(b)
No compensation shall be allowed to any member of the police or fire departments of the affected cities unless his or her name shall be so certified by the secretary.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 9953; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1609.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-51-301 — 14-51-311) › Section 14-51-306 - Examinations

All examinations provided for in this chapter shall be fair and impartial and such as to test the qualification of the applicants for the particular service and position to be filled.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 9951; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1607.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-51-301 — 14-51-311) › Section 14-51-307 - Suspension of competition

In the case of a vacancy in a position requiring peculiar or exceptional qualifications of a scientific, professional, or expert character, upon satisfactory evidence that competition is impracticable and that the position can best be filled by the selection of some person designated who is of recognized attainment, the board may suspend by a majority vote competition in this case. However, the suspension shall not be general in its application, and each case must be handled on its own merits.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 9950; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1606.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-51-301 — 14-51-311) › Section 14-51-309 - Reduction in personnel

In the event that it shall be necessary to reduce the personnel of any department affected by this chapter, reduction shall be done from the lowest rank, seniority having priority.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 15; Pope's Dig., § 9959; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1615.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-51-301 — 14-51-311) › Section 14-51-310 - Transfers prohibited

No person in any department affected by this chapter shall be transferred from one department to another.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 14; Pope's Dig., § 9958; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1614.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 51 - CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-51-101 — 14-51-311) › Subchapter 3 - CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM (§§ 14-51-301 — 14-51-311) › Section 14-51-311 - Political discrimination prohibited

No person in any department affected by this chapter shall be appointed, reduced, suspended, discharged, or otherwise discriminated against because of his or her political opinion or affiliation.
Acts 1933, No. 28, § 11; Pope's Dig., § 9955; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1611.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 52 - MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-307) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-114) › Section 14-52-101 - Establishment in cities of the first class - Definition

(a)
The governing body of a city of the first class shall establish a city police department and provide the city police department with the proper means and equipment to provide law enforcement services for the city and its inhabitants in a manner that will most effectually preserve the peace of the city, secure the citizens from personal violence, and safeguard their property.
(b)
In lieu of establishing a city police department under this section, a governing body of a city of the first class may enter into a contract or interlocal agreement for law enforcement services with an existing law enforcement agency.
(c)
The governing body of a city of the first class shall have the power to prescribe the duties, define the powers, and promulgate the policies necessary to govern a police department established under this section.
(d)
As used in this section, "governing body" means the:
(1)
City council in a mayor-council form of government; and
(2)
Board of directors in a city manager or city administrator form of government.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 103,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 714,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1875, No. 1, § 6, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7594; Pope's Dig., § 9680; Acts 1983, No. 501, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1701.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 52 - MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-307) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-114) › Section 14-52-102 - Authorized in cities of the second class and incorporated towns - Definition

(a)
The governing body of a city of the second class or an incorporated town may establish a police department and provide law enforcement services for the city of the second class or incorporated town that will most effectively preserve the peace of the city of the second class or incorporated town, secure the citizens from personal violence, and safeguard their property.
(b)
In lieu of establishing a police department under this section, a governing body of a city of the second class or an incorporated town may enter into a contract or interlocal agreement for law enforcement services with an existing law enforcement agency.
(c)
The governing body of a city of the second class or incorporated town shall have the power to prescribe the duties, define the powers, and promulgate the policies necessary to govern a police department established under this section.
(d)
As used in this section, "governing body" means the:
(1)
City council in a mayor-council form of government; and
(2)
Board of directors in a city manager or city administrator form of government.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 103,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 714,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1981, No. 668, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1701.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 52 - MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-307) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-114) › Section 14-52-103 - City marshal option

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the governing body of any incorporated town or city of the second class may establish by ordinance either a police department or a city marshal's office.
Acts 1981, No. 864, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1701.2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 52 - MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-307) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-114) › Section 14-52-104 - Police powers generally

Municipal police officers and city marshals shall have the same police powers on municipally owned or leased property located outside the corporate limits of the municipality that they exercise within the corporate limits of the municipality.
Acts 1875, No. 1, § 6, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7594; Pope's Dig., § 9680; Acts 1983, No. 501, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1701.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 52 - MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-307) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-114) › Section 14-52-105 - Holiday compensation

(a)
All law enforcement officers regardless of their titles, such as city marshal, employed by cities of the first or second class or incorporated towns shall be compensated for all legal holidays established by the governing body of the municipality.
(b)
This compensation shall be based on the law enforcement officer's daily rate of pay and in addition to the regular pay schedule.
(c)
This compensation may be included within the officer's base pay.
(d)
This compensation shall be prorated and paid during the regular payroll periods or paid in one (1) lump sum annually on a date in December designated by the municipality.
Acts 1985, No. 252, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1721; Acts 1987, No. 501, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 52 - MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-307) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-114) › Section 14-52-106 - Annual vacation leave

(a)
The head or chief of each police department shall:
(1)
Grant each employee annual vacation leave of not less than fifteen (15) working days with full pay; and
(2)
Approve the use of annual vacation leave before the annual vacation leave is used.
(b)
Unused annual vacation leave may accumulate to a maximum allowance as determined by ordinance of the municipality.
(c)
Upon the first day after the end of the term of service or retirement, an employee may be paid for his or her unused accumulated vacation leave at the employee's regular rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum allowance under ordinance of the municipality.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 799,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1937, No. 250, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 9857; Acts 1939, No. 11, §§ 1, 2; 1953, No. 86, § 1; 1957, No. 415, § 1; 1963, No. 211, § 1; 1969, No. 68, § 1; 1981, No. 486, § 2; 1983, No. 46, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1802.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 52 - MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-307) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-114) › Section 14-52-107 - Uniform sick leave - Definition

(a)
(1)
(A)
From and after April 11, 1969, all law enforcement officers, regardless of their titles, such as city marshal, employed by cities of the first and second class or incorporated towns shall accumulate sick leave at the rate of twenty (20) working days per year beginning one (1) year after the date of employment.
(B)
As used in this section, "working day" shall be defined by municipal ordinance.
(2)
Unused sick leave shall accumulate to a maximum of sixty (60) days unless the city or town by ordinance authorizes the accumulation of a greater amount, except for the purpose of computing years of service for retirement purposes.
(b)
(1)
In cities having sick leave provisions through ordinance, the total sick leave accumulated by the individual officer shall be credited to him or her and new days accumulated under the provisions of this section until the maximum prescribed in subsection (a) of this section is reached.
(2)
Time off may be charged against accumulated sick leave only for such days that an officer is scheduled to work. No such sick leave as provided in this section shall be charged against any officer during any period of sickness, illness, or injury for any days which the officer is not scheduled to work.
(c)
If, at the end of his or her term of service, upon retirement or death, whichever occurs first, any police officer has unused accumulated sick leave, he or she shall be paid for this sick leave at the regular rate of pay in effect at the time of retirement or death. Payment for unused sick leave in the case of a police officer, upon retirement or death, shall not exceed sixty (60) days salary unless the city, by ordinance, authorizes a greater amount, but in no event to exceed ninety (90) days' salary.
(d)
(1)
A city of the first class, a city of the second class, and an incorporated town may adopt a catastrophic leave program by ordinance under §
14-42-123
to include a "presumptive illness list for municipal police department" under this section.
(2)
As used in this section, a "presumptive illness list for municipal police department" means an illness that is chronic or fatal.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 655,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 883,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1969, No. 393, §§ 1-3; 1971, No. 241, §§ 1-3; 1983, No. 842, §§ 1-3; 1985, No. 181, § 1; 1985, No. 240, § 1; 1985, No. 892, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-1718 -- 19-1720.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 52 - MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-307) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-114) › Section 14-52-108 - Monthly payroll incentives

All cities of the first class, cities of the second class, and incorporated towns may establish monthly payroll incentives for police officers in their employ based upon professional certificates of training conferred upon the officer by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training or equivalent certificates acquired from another state.
Acts 1991, No. 370, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 52 - MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-307) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-114) › Section 14-52-109 - Participation in political activities

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, law enforcement officers of cities and incorporated towns shall not be prohibited from engaging in political activities except when on duty, when in uniform, or when acting in an official capacity, nor shall they be denied the right to refrain from engaging in political activities.
Acts 1991, No. 580, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 3 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-37-101 — 14-62-115) › Chapter 52 - MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-307) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-52-101 — 14-52-114) › Section 14-52-110 - Fees for serving city warrants

(a)
For serving city warrants only, the chief of police of a city of the second class or his or her deputies shall be entitled to the fees allowed to the sheriffs under §
21-6-307
for similar services in similar cases.
(b)
All fees collected by the police chief and his or her deputies for similar services shall be paid over to the city treasury.
Acts 1993, No. 459, § 1.