AR HB1045

Establishes maximum of 1,670 regular employees for Arkansas Tech University for fiscal year 2016-2017, with detailed salary schedules for administrative, academic, classified, and auxiliary positions

Authorizes up to 1,615 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees at rates not exceeding the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act

Appropriates $47,677,123 from the Arkansas Tech University Fund for personal services and operating expenses, including $32,778,022 for regular salaries

Appropriates $187,246,858 from cash funds for additional personal services, operating expenses, capital improvements, and debt service

Permits the university president to utilize contingent positions for food service operations if the current contract is canceled, subject to approval from the Department of Higher Education and State Chief Fiscal Officer