Arkansas § 14-47-125 - Budget and appropriations.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-47-125 — Budget and appropriations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-47-125. Budget and appropriations.
The approval by the board of directors of the budget shall amount to an appropriation for the purposes of the budget of the funds which are lawfully applicable to the different items therein contained. The board may alter or revise the budget from time to time, and unpledged funds appropriated by the board for any specific purpose may be appropriated by subsequent action of the board to another purpose, subject to the following exceptions: Funds resulting from taxes levied under statute or ordinance for a specific purpose may not be diverted to another purpose; and Appropriated funds may not be diverted to another purpose where any creditor of the municipality would be prejudiced thereby.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-47-125
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-47-125 cover?
Section 14-47-125 ("Budget and appropriations.") 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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