AR HB1099

Appropriates $401,892 for the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers for fiscal year 2016-2017, comprising $177,830 in regular salaries, $56,939 in personal services matching, and $167,123 in maintenance and general operations.

Authorizes a maximum of 3 regular employees: one Board of Architects Executive Director (Grade N904), one Administrative Assistant/Office Manager (Grade C118), and one Administrative Analyst (Grade C115).

Requires the agency to request legal services from the Attorney General before employing private attorneys, with Attorney General certification required for each instance or annually for retainer-based counsel.

Mandates compliance with state procurement law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, and fiscal control regulations in disbursement of appropriated funds.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2016 to ensure uninterrupted agency operations and was approved May 3, 2016.