Arkansas § 14-14-601 - Legislative determination — Purpose.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-14-601 — Legislative determination — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-14-601. Legislative determination — Purpose.
It is determined by the General Assembly that: The present structure of county government does not meet the needs of every county in the state; County government can be made more responsive to the wishes of the people through selected structural changes and consolidation; and Greater economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in providing governmental services can be achieved through modernization of county government. It is the purpose of this subchapter to: 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 Provide the citizens of each county the opportunity to select the form of county government organization which best serves their needs and desires.
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-14-601 cover?
Section 14-14-601 ("Legislative determination — Purpose.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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