Arkansas Code Title 25, Chapter 16, Subchapter 10 - Hiring of Relatives by Public Officials

• § 25-16-1001 - Definitions.
  As used in this subchapter: (1) "Employee" means a person whose employment is not seasonal or temporary and whose actual performance of duty requires...
• § 25-16-1002 - Prohibited Employment of Relatives.
  (a) A public official shall not appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement in or to a position in...
• § 25-16-1003 - Married State Agency Employees.
  (a) If as a result of a marriage that occurs after August 12, 2005, employees of a state agency are in violation of the...
• § 25-16-1004 - Criminal Penalty.
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person approves an account or draws or authorizes the drawing of a warrant or order to...
• § 25-16-1005 - Civil Penalties.
  (a) A public official who knowingly violates § 25-16-1002(a) shall be subject to a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000).(b) (1) The Attorney...
• § 25-16-1006 - Administration and Enforcement.
  (a) The Office of Personnel Management of the Division of Management Services of the Department of Finance and Administration shall establish rules and forms...
• § 25-16-1007 - Applicability.
  This subchapter shall not apply to the hiring, transfer, or promotion of any person employed in a state agency as of August 12, 2005.

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