The bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for Arkansas Northeastern College for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing various administrative and academic positions along with their corresponding salary rates. Notably, the bill includes provisions for both twelve-month and nine-month educational and general academic positions, as well as auxiliary enterprises positions. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is set at $7,800,000, with additional allocations for personal services matching and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $10,895,306 for state operations.
Furthermore, the bill outlines additional appropriations from cash funds, totaling $26,428,000, which includes regular salaries, extra help wages, overtime, and capital improvements. It emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness from July 1, 2023, to facilitate the college's operations without interruption. The bill reflects the General Assembly's intent to support the college's operational needs while adhering to fiscal control laws.