Arkansas § 14-14-601 Legislative determination - Purpose

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§ 14-14-601 — Legislative determination - Purpose

Arkansas § 14-14-601

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Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-601 (2026).

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(a)It is determined by the General Assembly that:

(1)The present structure of county government does not meet the needs of every county in the state;

(2)County government can be made more responsive to the wishes of the people through selected structural changes and consolidation; and (3) Greater economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in providing governmental services can be achieved through modernization of county government.

(b)It is the purpose of this subchapter to:

(1)Establish the basic procedures for the adoption and implementation of alternative county government organization pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55, § 2(b), which provides: "The Quorum Court may create, consolidate, separate, revise, or abandon any elective county office or offices except during the te

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(a) It is determined by the General Assembly that: (1) The present structure of county government does not meet the needs of every county in the state; (2) County government can be made more responsive to the wishes of the people through selected structural changes and consolidation; and (3) Greater economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in providing governmental services can be achieved through modernization of county government. (b) It is the purpose of this subchapter to: (1) Establish the basic procedures for the adoption and implementation of alternative county government organization pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55, § 2(b), which provides: "The Quorum Court may create, consolidate, separate, revise, or abandon any elective county office or offices except during the term thereof; provided, however, that a majority of those voting on the question at a general election have approved said action."; and (2) Provide the citizens of each county the opportunity to select the form of county government organization which best serves their needs and desires.

Tom G. Clowers v. Marilyn Edwards, Former Washington County Judge; Joseph Wood, Current Washington County Judge; George Butler, Former Washington County Attorney; Brian Lester, Current Washington County Attorney; Garrett Harlan, Current Washington County Law Clerk; Tim Helder, Current Washington County Sheriff; Colin Jorgensen, Association of Arkansas Counties; Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas Attorney General; Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners; And Arkansas Secretary of State's Office

2020 Ark. 367 (Supreme Court of Arkansas, 2020)

2 case citations

Opinion No.

(Arkansas Attorney General Reports, 1991)