General business manager — Definition

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2302 — under Educational Standards and Quality Generally.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2302

(a) As used in this section, “general business manager” means a chief financial officer or business manager, however the position is titled, who:(1) Is an employee of the public school district or is contracted to perform financial services;(2) Is responsible for the fiscal operations of the public school district; and(3) Performs duties under the direction of the superintendent of the public school district.

(1) Is an employee of the public school district or is contracted to perform financial services;

(2) Is responsible for the fiscal operations of the public school district; and

(3) Performs duties under the direction of the superintendent of the public school district.

(b) (1) On and after July 31, 2007, a general business manager for a public school district shall meet the minimum qualifications established by rule of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.(2) This subsection is intended to require minimum qualifications for a general business manager that support the implementation of best financial management practices for public school districts.

(1) On and after July 31, 2007, a general business manager for a public school district shall meet the minimum qualifications established by rule of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(2) This subsection is intended to require minimum qualifications for a general business manager that support the implementation of best financial management practices for public school districts.

(c) A general business manager who was employed before July 31, 2007, shall be exempt from the provisions of subsection (b) of this section.