AR SB109

Appropriates $479,162 to the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board for fiscal year 2012-2013, comprised of $244,332 in regular salaries, $66,552 in personal services matching, and $168,278 in maintenance and general operations.

Establishes maximum of 4 regular employees: Executive Director (Grade N902), Chief Investigator (Grade C123), Executive Assistant to the Director (Grade C118), and Administrative Specialist III (Grade C112).

Requires the agency to request legal services from the Arkansas Attorney General before employing private attorneys; Attorney General may authorize private counsel only if insufficient personnel are available and written certification is provided.

Mandates compliance with state procurement law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, salary procedures, and other fiscal control laws in disbursement of appropriated funds.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2012 to ensure uninterrupted operation of the agency, citing constitutional restrictions on multi-year appropriations.