AR HB1079

Establishes maximum of 4 regular employees for the Department of Education - Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission for fiscal year 2021-2022, including an Executive Director (GS14), Fiscal Support Supervisor (GS06), and two Administrative Specialists (GS04 and GS03).

Appropriates $317,873 from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account for regular salaries ($190,810), personal services matching ($66,364), and maintenance and general operations ($60,699).

Appropriates $91,123 from the cash fund for extra help ($15,900), personal services matching ($1,299), operating expenses ($67,924), and conferences and travel ($2,000).

Authorizes up to 4 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees at rates not to exceed those provided in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2021 to ensure essential governmental program operations and was approved on January 28, 2021.