Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-14-601. Legislative determination and purpose

(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.

(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.