§ 14-238-110 - Meetings -- Quorum -- Actions -- Records. - Arkansas Statutes

14-238-110. Meetings -- Quorum -- Actions -- Records.

(a) (1) Each board shall meet upon the call of its chairman or a majority of its members and at such times as may be specified in its bylaws for regular meetings.

(2) At least annually, the board shall hold a users meeting at which time it shall accept comments and recommendations from its users. The meeting may be held in conjunction with a regular board meeting. Notice of the users meeting shall be sent by first-class mail to each user and may be sent with the user's bill.

(3) A majority of its members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(4) No vacancy in the membership of the board shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the board.

(b) (1) The affirmative vote of a majority of the members present at a meeting of the board shall be necessary for any action taken by the board.

(2) Any action taken by the board shall be by resolution, and such resolution shall take effect immediately unless a later effective date is specified in the resolution.

(c) (1) The secretary of the board shall keep a record of the proceedings of the board and shall be custodian of all books, documents, and papers filed with the board and of the minute book or journal of the board and of its official seal.

(2) The secretary may cause copies to be made of all minutes and other records and documents of the board. He may give certificates under the official seal of the board to the effect that the copies are true copies, and all persons dealing with the board may rely upon the certificates.

(3) Records and documents of the boards shall be preserved and maintained at such locations and in such manner as prescribed by ordinance of the county which created the boards.