AR SB887

State Board of Election Commissioners gains authority to investigate complaints against county board of election commissioners members and remove them under new § 7-4-120.

Any person may file a written complaint against a county board member if the member is unqualified under law or fails to perform duties, with complaint requirements including member name, county, specific facts, date, and complainant's signature under penalty of perjury.

State Board must investigate complaints promptly and determine if a removal hearing is appropriate within 10 days of filing; if General Assembly is not in session, copies go to Senate and House Committees on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs; if in session, copies go to Legislative Council.

State Board must provide the accused member written notice at least 30 days before hearing, including hearing details, purpose, copy of complaint, and investigation documents.

State Board may remove a county board member after determining the member is unqualified or has failed to perform duties, with removal decision made following the removal hearing.