The bill amends the Arkansas law regarding the membership of county law library boards by introducing additional members and clarifying appointment procedures. Specifically, it stipulates that each county law library board will consist of three to five practicing attorneys appointed by the county court, along with one circuit court judge and one district court judge, both of whom must reside in or preside over a court in the county. The terms for the judges will be two years, beginning on January 1 following a general election, and any vacancies will be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.
Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the board, including the operation and maintenance of the county law library, the management of funds, and the authority to dispose of personal property deemed unnecessary. It also allows the board to enter into agreements with other public bodies or institutions of higher learning for the library's operation and maintenance. The implementation section mandates that initial appointments for the new board structure be made within 30 days of the bill's effective date, with terms expiring on the first day of January following the next general election.