§ 21-8-1003. Confidential information
No member of a state board or commission or board member of an entity receiving state funds shall disclose confidential information acquired by him or her in the course of the member’s official duties or use such information to further his or her personal interests.
§ 21-8-1004. Penalties — Investigation by Arkansas Ethics Commission
(a) In addition to any penalty contained in any other provision of law, any member of a state board or commission or board member of an entity receiving state funds who knowingly and intentionally violates any of the provisions of this subchapter may be removed from office by the appointing authority. (b) The Arkansas Ethics […]
§ 21-8-1005. Subchapter supplemental to other laws
This subchapter shall be supplemental to all other laws concerning ethics or conflicts of interest.
§ 21-8-1002. Use of position for privileges or exemptions
No member of a state board or commission or board member of an entity receiving state funds shall use or attempt to use his or her official position to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions for himself or herself or others.
§ 21-8-606. Duties of public officials
The Secretary of State, each county clerk, and each city clerk or recorder shall: (1) Provide forms approved by the Arkansas Ethics Commission for registration and for statements required by this subchapter, § 21-8-401 et seq., § 21-8-701 et seq., and § 21-8-801 et seq. to all persons required to file; and (2) Make all […]
§ 21-8-607. Prohibited acts
(a) No person shall purposely employ any lobbyist who is required to register as a registered lobbyist but is not registered pursuant to this chapter. (b) No person engaging in lobbying shall: (1) Influence or attempt to influence, by coercion, bribery, or threat of economic sanction, any public servant in the discharge of the duties […]
§ 21-8-701. Persons required to file — Exceptions — Contents
(a) The following persons shall file a written statement of financial interest: (1) A public official, as defined in § 21-8-402(17); (2) A candidate for elective office; (3) A district judge or city attorney, whether elected or appointed; (4) An agency head, department director, or division director of state government or a chief of staff […]
§ 21-8-702. Forms
Forms used by persons in filing statements as required in this subchapter shall provide for the signature of the person, under penalty of false swearing, with respect to the truth and accuracy of the statements made on the form.
§ 21-8-703. Place and manner of filing
(a) The statement of financial interest shall be filed as follows: (1) State or district public servants and candidates for state or district public office required to file shall file with the Secretary of State; (2) County, township, or school district public servants and candidates for county, township, or school district public office required to […]
§ 21-8-704. Filing by persons called to active duty — Exceptions
If a person who is required to file a statement of financial interest under this subchapter is called to active duty in the United States Armed Forces: (1) The person shall be allowed an additional one hundred eighty (180) days to file the statement of financial interest required by this subchapter; and (2) The statement […]