Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-266-106. EMS Board--Powers and duties

(a)(1) In addition to the powers granted under the Public Facilities Boards Act, § 14-137-101 et seq., the EMS board, unless limited by the governing body of the city or county, has unlimited authority, by negotiation or by bidding, to own, acquire, lease, construct, contract, operate, manage, improve, extend, maintain, control, permit, license, supervise, and regulate emergency medical services, ambulances, ambulance companies, their related properties, facilities, equipment, personnel, and all aspects attendant to providing emergency medical services and ambulance operations in the city or county.

(2) The authority under subdivision (a)(1) of this section includes without limitation the right to employ, regulate, license, and remove personnel, assistants, and employees and to regulate and fix their compensation.