HB1305 Summary

• Establishes maximum of 209 regular employees for University of Arkansas Community College at Hope for fiscal year 2013-2014, with administrative positions ranging from Chancellor at $145,705 to various classified and academic positions.

• Appropriates $6,303,351 from state operations fund for personal services, comprised of $4,851,120 for regular salaries and $1,452,231 for personal services matching.

• Appropriates $12,049,640 from cash funds for personal services and operating expenses, including $1,178,280 in regular salaries, $150,000 for extra help, $3,290,000 for operational expenses, $3,650,000 for capital improvements, and $900,000 for debt service.

• Authorizes up to 200 temporary or part-time employees ("Extra Help") at rates not exceeding those in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

• Declares emergency effective July 1, 2013, and requires fund disbursement to comply with state procurement, accounting, budgetary, and fiscal control laws.