AR HB1719

Ten percent or more of property owners in an improvement district may petition the county judge or mayor for financial information if the district fails to provide substantially sufficient financial details upon a valid Freedom of Information Act request.

If an improvement district does not provide requested financial information or state it does not exist within 30 days, the county judge or mayor (with city council approval) may order an independent audit at the improvement district's expense.

County judges or mayors may appoint a replacement commissioner to fill board vacancies when the remaining commissioners would normally handle appointments, or upon petition by 10% or more of property owners.

All improvement district board meetings must be held in a central and convenient location within the county or municipality, with the meeting location determined by the county judge or mayor upon petition of 10% or more of property owners.

County judges or mayors may appoint an administrator to act as the board of commissioners when all commissioner positions are vacant and no interested property owner is willing to serve; the administrator must show economic viability and cannot be held liable for damages unless acting with corrupt and malicious intent.