(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Oversight of providers in the state is primarily handled by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Health; (2) The oversight of these providers is spread out and results in the inability of a single state entity to monitor and help initiate necessary changes in public access of water, rate structures, the sustainability of the providers, and the protection of consumer rights; (3) While local control is important, the current landscape of providers has the potential to create inefficiencies in service and instability in fiscal management; (4) Combining smaller providers may be necessary in some areas in order to guarantee dependable and plentiful provision of water and to avoid unsustainable rate increases; (5) Many providers have an aging workforce, and there is a need for education of the governing bodies of these providers concerning the importance of recruiting and retaining an expert workforce; and (6) Training of local, state, and federal leaders on issues surrounding provider personnel, finances, compliance, and environmental factors is needed. (b) As used in this subchapter: (1) "Commission" means the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; (2) "Provider" means any provider of retail water service; and (3) "Provider board" means the governing body of a provider, whether the governing body is organized as a board, commission, committee, council, or other type of entity. Added by Act 2021, No. 605,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Oversight of providers in the state is primarily handled by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Health; (2) The oversight of these providers is spread out and results in the inability of a single state entity to monitor and help initiate necessary changes in public access of water, rate structures, the sustainability of the providers, and the protection of consumer rights; (3) While local control is important, the current landscape of providers has the potential to create inefficiencies in service and instability in fiscal management; (4) Combining smaller providers may be necessary in some areas in order to guarantee dependable and plentiful provision of water and to avoid unsustainable rate increases; (5) Many providers have an aging workforce, and there is a need for education of the governing bodies of these providers concerning the importance of recruiting and retaining an expert workforce; and (6) Training of local, state, and federal leaders on issues surrounding provider personnel, finances, compliance, and environmental factors is needed. (b) As used in this subchapter: (1) "Commission" means the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; (2) "Provider" means any provider of retail water service; and (3) "Provider board" means the governing body of a provider, whether the governing body is organized as a board, commission, committee, council, or other type of entity. Added by Act 2021, No. 605,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Oversight of providers in the state is primarily handled by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Health; (2) The oversight of these providers is spread out and results in the inability of a single state entity to monitor and help initiate necessary changes in public access of water, rate structures, the sustainability of the providers, and the protection of consumer rights; (3) While local control is important, the current landscape of providers has the potential to create inefficiencies in service and instability in fiscal management; (4) Combining smaller providers may be necessary in some areas in order to guarantee dependable and plentiful provision of water and to avoid unsustainable rate increases; (5) Many providers have an aging workforce, and there is a need for education of the governing bodies of these providers concerning the importance of recruiting and retaining an expert workforce; and (6) Training of local, state, and federal leaders on issues surrounding provider personnel, finances, compliance, and environmental factors is needed. (b) As used in this subchapter: (1) "Commission" means the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; (2) "Provider" means any provider of retail water service; and (3) "Provider board" means the governing body of a provider, whether the governing body is organized as a board, commission, committee, council, or other type of entity. Added by Act 2021, No. 605,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Oversight of providers in the state is primarily handled by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Health; (2) The oversight of these providers is spread out and results in the inability of a single state entity to monitor and help initiate necessary changes in public access of water, rate structures, the sustainability of the providers, and the protection of consumer rights; (3) While local control is important, the current landscape of providers has the potential to create inefficiencies in service and instability in fiscal management; (4) Combining smaller providers may be necessary in some areas in order to guarantee dependable and plentiful provision of water and to avoid unsustainable rate increases; (5) Many providers have an aging workforce, and there is a need for education of the governing bodies of these providers concerning the importance of recruiting and retaining an expert workforce; and (6) Training of local, state, and federal leaders on issues surrounding provider personnel, finances, compliance, and environmental factors is needed. (1) Oversight of providers in the state is primarily handled by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Health; (2) The oversight of these providers is spread out and results in the inability of a single state entity to monitor and help initiate necessary changes in public access of water, rate structures, the sustainability of the providers, and the protection of consumer rights; (3) While local control is important, the current landscape of providers has the potential to create inefficiencies in service and instability in fiscal management; (4) Combining smaller providers may be necessary in some areas in order to guarantee dependable and plentiful provision of water and to avoid unsustainable rate increases; (5) Many providers have an aging workforce, and there is a need for education of the governing bodies of these providers concerning the importance of recruiting and retaining an expert workforce; and (6) Training of local, state, and federal leaders on issues surrounding provider personnel, finances, compliance, and environmental factors is needed. (b) As used in this subchapter: (1) "Commission" means the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; (2) "Provider" means any provider of retail water service; and (3) "Provider board" means the governing body of a provider, whether the governing body is organized as a board, commission, committee, council, or other type of entity. (1) "Commission" means the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; (2) "Provider" means any provider of retail water service; and (3) "Provider board" means the governing body of a provider, whether the governing body is organized as a board, commission, committee, council, or other type of entity.
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