HB1088 Summary

• Appropriates $290,892 to the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling for fiscal year 2013-2014, including funding for personal services and operating expenses

• Establishes a maximum of 3 regular employees: Executive Director of Counseling Board (Grade N901), Administrative Specialist II (Grade C109), and Administrative Specialist I (Grade C106)

• Authorizes up to 2 temporary or part-time employees ("Extra Help") at rates not to exceed those provided in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act

• Requires the agency to request legal services from the Arkansas Attorney General's Office before employing private counsel, with written certification required for each engagement

• Effective July 1, 2013 as an emergency measure deemed essential to agency operations