This bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for Ozarka College for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. 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 $3,510,000, with additional funds allocated for extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $4,644,419 from the Ozarka College Fund. Furthermore, the bill outlines a separate appropriation from cash funds, totaling $15,501,000, which includes provisions for regular salaries, extra help, overtime, and capital improvements.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2026, to prevent any disruption in services. The language emphasizes compliance with existing laws and regulations governing the disbursement of funds, ensuring that the appropriations align with the intended purposes as outlined in the budget manuals and legislative recommendations.