AR SB9

Appropriates $251,050 in cash funds to the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board for fiscal year 2015-2016, including $140,840 for regular salaries and $55,886 for personal services matching.

Establishes maximum of 5 regular employees: 1 Board Director (Grade C115), 3 Investigators (Grade C113), and 1 Administrative Specialist I (Grade C106).

Allocates $47,124 for operating expenses, $7,200 for professional fees, with $0 for conference/travel, capital outlay, and data processing.

Requires the Board to maintain an office location in Little Rock staffed with authorized state employees during regular business hours from November 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

Mandates that any legal services be requested from the Arkansas Attorney General first, with Attorney General written certification required before the agency may employ outside counsel.