The bill amends the existing law regarding the membership structure of county planning boards in Arkansas. It allows the county judge, with the majority approval of the county quorum court, to create a county planning board consisting of a minimum of five and a maximum of twelve members. These members are appointed by the county judge and must be confirmed by the county quorum court.

Additionally, the bill introduces specific requirements for board membership: at least one-third of the members must not hold any other elective office or appointment, with exceptions for those serving on municipal or joint planning commissions or zoning boards of adjustment. Furthermore, it mandates that a majority of the voting members of the county planning board must reside in unincorporated areas of the county.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB324 Original - 3-4-2025 08:24 AM: 14-17-203(a)
Old version SB324 V2 - 3-5-2025 02:22 PM: 14-17-203(a)
Old version SB324 V3 - 3-20-2025 01:41 PM: 14-17-203(a)
SB 324: 14-17-203(a)
Act 519: 14-17-203(a)