Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-14-701. Legislative determination and purpose

(1) The present service organization of county government does not meet the needs of every county in this state; and

(2) County governments can be made more responsive to the service needs of the people through the reorganization of county government into departments, boards, and subordinate service districts which are consistent in their organization and assignment of duties, responsibilities, and authorities.

(1) Establish the basic procedures for the establishment of service organizations in county government; and

(2) Establish the authorities and limitations of these service organizations.