AR SB40

Appropriates $251,050 to the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board for fiscal year 2016-2017, including $140,840 for regular salaries and $55,886 for personal service matching.

Authorizes a maximum of 5 employees: one board director (Grade C115), three investigators (Grade C113), and one administrative specialist (Grade C106).

Allocates $47,124 for operating expenses, $7,200 for professional fees, with zero funding for conferences/travel and capital outlay.

Requires the board to maintain a staffed office location in Little Rock with employees authorized to perform administrative services during regular state business hours through June 30, 2017.

Requires the agency to request legal services from the Attorney General before employing outside legal counsel, unless the Attorney General certifies insufficient personnel are available and consents in writing.