This bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing various administrative and academic positions along with their corresponding salary rates. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is set at $2,551,234, with additional funds allocated for personal services matching, maintenance, general operations, and a contingency fund, bringing the total state operations appropriation to $4,175,046.
Furthermore, the bill outlines appropriations from cash funds, totaling $18,875,000, which includes regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, 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, 2025, to facilitate the college's operations without interruption. The bill reflects a comprehensive financial plan to support the college's staffing and operational needs for the upcoming fiscal year.