Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-14-1101. 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.