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Updated July 30, 2021

 

Arkansas Municipal League City Resources & Legal Information

For questions or assistance with these documents and resources, contact the COVID-19 Response Team.
For inquiries about legal guidance, please contact the Legal Department.

 

• NEW: Attestation of City and Town COVID Plan Requirements (January 19, 2021)
• Guidance for Law Enforcement Regarding the Governor’s Order to Limit Restaurant Business and Closure of Gyms (link to PDF)
• What Cities and Towns Should Know During the COVID-19 Pandemic (link to PDF)
• Summary of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (link to PDF) (FFCRA EXPIRED DEC. 31, 2020)
• Community Statement Template (Word document right-click to download)
• Notice of City Building and Facilities Closures Template (Updated March 25, 2020) (Word document, right-click to download)
• Guidance on Public Meetings (link to PDF)
• Guidance on Closure of Public Facilities: (link to PDF)
• Guidance on Workers' Comp Issue for MLWCP Members: (link to PDF)
• Possibility of Telework for Cities & Towns: (link to PDF)
• Guidance on Imposing Curfews: (link to PDF)
• Curfew Ordinance Review Form: (link to PDF)
• Health Directives Notice Template (Word document, right-click to download)
• Virtual Meeting Law Guidance (link to PDF)
• Potential COVID-19 Costs for FEMA Reimbursement (link to PDF)
• Guidance on Furloughs and Layoffs (link to PDF)
• NLC Cities Are Essential Sample Resolution (Word document, right-click to download)
• Playground and Building Signage Templates (Word document, right-click to download)
• CARES ACT Relief Fund Update (PowerPoint document, right-click to download)
• Reopening Guidance for Arkansas Cities & Towns (Word document, right-click to download)
• Guidance on Mask Requirement and FAQs for Law Enforcement (link to PDF)
• Ordinance to Repeal Mask Ordinances (Word document, right-click to download)

Office of Governor Asa Hutchinson

• Governor Hutchinson's Actions and Updates Regarding COVID-19 (Updated February 26, 2021): (link to PDF)
• Governor’s Directive on Unemployment Waivers: (link to PDF)
• Updated Information Regarding Unemployment Insurance Changes in the CARES Act: (link to PDF)
• Contact Information for ADWS Offices: (link to PDF)
• Winter Strategy to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 (November 3, 2020)
• Holiday Guidance During the COVID-19 Pandemic (November 10, 2020)

Executive Orders

• EO 21-14 to Declare a Statewide Public Health Emergency for the Purpose of Meeting and Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 on the Healthcare System of Arkansas (July 29, 2021)
   
• EO 21-03 to Renew the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the Spread and Impact of COVID-19 (February 26, 2021)
   
• EO 20-54 for the Purpose of Clarifying Arkansas Unemployment Insurance Law (December 29, 2020)
   
• EO 20-53 to Renew the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the Spread and Impact of COVID-19 (December 29, 2020)
   
• EO 20-52 for the Purpose of Amending Executive Order 20-34 to Ensure Access to Healthcare Resources to Treat COVID-19 (December 21, 2020)
   
• EO 20-51 to Renew the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the Spread and Impact of COVID-19 (December 11, 2020)
   
• EO 20-50 to Establish the Governor's COVID-19 Winter Task Force (November 13, 2020)
   
• EO 20-48 for the Purpose of Renewing the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Prevent the Spread and Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 (October 13, 2020)
   
• EO 20-45 for the Purpose of Renewing the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Prevent the Spread and Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 (August 14, 2020)
   
• EO 20-44 for the Purpose of Holding State and Federal Elections in the State While Following Social Distancing Guidelines Associated with COVID-19 (August 7, 2020)
   
• EO 20-43, for the Purpose of Requiring Face Coverings (July 16, 2020)
   
• EO-20-41, for the Purpose of Clarifying Local Response to COVID-19 (July 3, 2020)
   
• EO 20-37, for the Purpose of Renewing the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Prevent the Spread and Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 (June 18, 2020)
   
• EO 20-35, for the Purpose of Clarifying Workers' Compensation Law (June 15, 2020)
   
• EO 20-34, for the Purpose of Ensuring Access to Healthcare Resources to Treat COVID-19 (June 15, 2020)
   
• EO 20-33, for the Purpose of Protecting Arkansas Businesses from Liability Related to COVID-19 (June 15, 2020)
   
• EO 20-28, to Establish the Governor's COVID-19 Technical Advisory Board (May 29, 2020)
   
• EO 20-25, Amending EO 20-03 for the Purpose of Renewing the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Prevent the Spread and Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 (May 5, 2020)
   
• EO 20-24, To Declare an Emergency, as Authorized by Ark. Code Ann. §12-75-114, and Order the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission to Take Immediate Action to Prevent the Waste of Oil and Gas Resources (May 1, 2020) 
   
• EO 20-23, Amending EO 20-03 for the Purpose of Observing Social Distancing Guidelines Associated with COVID-19 in Special Elections to Be Held May 12, 2020 (April 24, 2020)
   
• EO 20-21, to Establish the Governor's COVID-19 Testing Advisory Group (April 21, 2020)
   
• EO 20-20, to Establish the Governor's Economic Recovery Taskforce (April 18, 2020)
   
• EO 20-19, Amending EO 20-03 for the Purpose of Suspending Provisions Regarding Workers' Compensation Qualifications in the State of Arkansas for First Responders and Front-Line Health Care Workers (April 14, 2020)
   
• EO 20-18, Amending EO 20-03 for the Purpose of Equipping Health Care Professionals with the Tools Necessary to Combat the COVID-19 Emergency (April 13, 2020)
   
• EO 20-17, to Establish The Governor’s Medical Advisory Committee for Post-Peak COVID-19 Response (April 13, 2020)
   
• EO 20-16, Amending EO 20-03 for the Purpose of Extending EO 20-06 to Assist State Agencies In Rendering Maximum Assistance To The Citizens of Arkansas (April 13, 2020)
   
• EO 20-15, Amending EO 20-03 For The Purpose Of Suspending Provisions That Prohibit Arkansas Corporations and Banks From Holding Shareholder Meetings Solely Or Partially By Remote Communication (April 10, 2020)
   
• EO 20-14, Amending EO 20-03 for the Purpose Of Suspending Provisions Requiring In-Person Witnessing and Notarization of Legal Documents in the State Of Arkansas (April 9, 2020)
   
• EO 20-13, Amending EO 20-03 for the Purpose of Imposing Further Restrictions to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 (April 4, 2020)
   
• EO 20-12, Amending EO 20-03 for the Purpose of Suspending Provisions Requiring In-Person Witnessing and Notarization of Legal Documents in the State of Arkansas (March 31, 2020)
   
• EO 20-11, to Establish the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Steering Committee (March 30, 2020)
   
• EO 20-10, Amending EO 20-03 for the Purpose of Restricting Gatherings to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 (March 26, 2020) 
   
• EO 20-09, Amending EO 20-03 for the Purpose of Extending the State Individual Tax Filing Deadline as a Result of COVID-19 (March 23, 2020) 
   
• EO 20-08, Amending EO 20-03 for the Purpose of Ordering Funds Released to Defray Program and Administrative Costs Associated with COVID-19 (March 20, 2020) 
   
• EO 20-06, Amending EO 20-03 (March 17, 2020)
   
• EO 20-05, Amending EO 20-03 Regarding Telemedicine (March 13, 2020)
   
• EO 20-04, Amending EO 20-03 to Authorize Funds from the Governor’s Disaster Fund (March 12, 2020)
   
• EO 20-03, Emergency Declaration (March 11, 2020)

 

Arkansas Department of Health 

• ADH Vaccination Plan: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/covid-19-vaccination-plan
• Attestation of City and Town COVID Plan Requirements (January 19, 2021)
• Real-time information on COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, testing, guidelines, directives and more: www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/novel-coronavirus

Directives

• Directive Regarding Large Outdoor Venues (Amended February 15, 2021)
• Directive Regarding Large Indoor Venues (Amended February 15, 2021)
• Directive Regarding Community and School-Sponsored Team Sports (Amended February 15, 2021)
• Limitations on Indoor Venues (Effective January 2, 2021)
• Hours of Operation to Alcoholic Beverage Control On-Premise Permitted Locations (Updated, December 31, 2020; Effective November 20, 2020)
• Face Covering Directive (Effective July 20, 2020)
• Business Limitations, Phase II (Effective June 15, 2020)
• Reopening Large Outdoor Venues, Phase II (Effective June 15, 2020) 
• Reopening Large Indoor Venues, Phase II (Effective June 15, 2020)
• Resuming Elective Dental Procedures, Phase II (Effective June 15, 2020)
• Reopening Casinos, Phase II (Effective June 15, 2020)
• Reopening Gyms, Fitness Centers, Athletic Clubs and Weight Rooms, Phase II (Effective June 15, 2020)
• Reopening Barber Shops, Body Art Establishments, Cosmetology Establishments, Massage Therapy Clinics/Spas, and Medical Spas, Phase II (Effective June 15, 2020)
• Bar and Club Reopening, Phase II (Effective June 15, 2020)
• Resuming Restaurant Dine-In Operations, Phase II (Effective June 15, 2020)
• Bar and Club Reopening (Effective May 26, 2020)
• Community and School-Sponsored Sports (Effective June 1, 2020)
• Overnight Summer Camps (Effective May 21, 2020)
• Resuming Elective Procedures, Phase III (Effective May 25, 2020)
• Recreational Pool Reopening (Effective May 22, 2020)
• Casino Reopening (Effective May 18, 2020)
• Reopening Large Indoor Venues (Effective May 18, 2020)
• Travelers from "Hot Spot" and International Locations (Effective May 14, 2020)
• Resuming Elective Procedures, Phase II (Effective May 11, 2020)
• Resuming Restaurant Dine-In Operations (Effective May 11, 2020; Revised May 18 to include in-restaurant bars)
• Resuming Elective Dental Services (Effective May 11, 2020)
• Business Limitations (Effective May 8, 2020)
• Reopening Barber Shops, Body Art Establishments, Cosmetology Establishments, Massage Therapy Clinics/Spas, and Medical Spas (Effective May 6, 2020)
• Reopening Large Outdoor Venues (Effective May 4, 2020, for events of 50 or less people; May 18 for events up to 33% capacity)
• Reopening Gyms, Fitness Centers, Athletic Clubs and Weight Rooms (Effective May 4, 2020)
• Resuming Elective Procedures, Phase I (Effective April 27, 2020)
• Camps, Including Day and Overnight, and Places of Worship (April 17, 2020)
• Approval of Emergency Responder Activities 
• Elective Procedures (Updated April 27 and May 11)
• Casinos Extension (March 30, 2020)
• Limitations on Gatherings (March 26, 2020)
• Barber Shops, Body Art Establishments, Cosmetology Establishments, Massage Therapy Clinics/Spas, and Medical Spas (March 20, 2020)
• Schools, Government, Hospitals, Clinics, Restaurants, Gyms and More (March 20, 2020)
• Limitations on Operations of Arkansas Casinos for Two Weeks (Updated March 30 and May 18)
• Extension for EMS License Renewal (March 16, 2020)
• Limiting the Transmission of COVID-19 for Long-Term Care Facilities (March 13, 2020)American Hotel & Lodging Association

• Playbook to Convert Hotels for COVID Alternative Care Sites (link to PDF)

Arkansas Attorney General

• Information on Price Gouging in Arkansas: (link to PDF)
• Report Price Gouging: https://arkansasag.gov/covid19/report/
   

Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI)

• Data-driven Insights and Updates on COVID-19 in Arkansas: https://achi.net/covid19/
   

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

• The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has raised its paywall on COVID-19.
  Access that coverage here: www.arkansasonline.com/news/coronavirus
   

Arkansas Department of Emergency Management

• Local Emergency Management Coordinators (Excel spreadsheet, right-click to download)

Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration

• Notice of Suspension of Arkansas Statutes Affecting Motor Vehicle Registration Transactions In Revenue Offices Under Executive Order (EO) 20-06: (Link to PDF)
   

Arkansas Department of Human Services

• Continuity of Care Initiative FAQs: (link to PDF)

• COVID-19 SNAP Policy Fact Sheet: (link to PDF)

​Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

• Shared Work Program: https://www.dws.arkansas.gov/employers/shared-work-program

Arkansas Economic Development Commission

• COVID-19 Resources for Businesses & Employers: https://www.arkansasedc.com/covid19
   

Centers for Disease Control

• How to Successfully Wear and Take Off a Cloth Face Covering (link to PDF)

• Guidance on Mass Gatherings: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/mass-gatherings-ready-for-covid-19.html

• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers: bit.ly/2W7bNkT.

• Community Mitigation Strategy: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community-mitigation-strategy.pdf (right-click to download PDF)

• Information for Schools, Workplaces and Community Locations: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html
   

EEOC

• What you should know about the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19: 
  https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws
   

FEMA

• Continuity of Operations Plan & Template: 
  www.fema.gov/media-library-data/Non+Federal+Continuity+Plan+Template+and+Instructions.pdf (right click to download PDF)

• Coronavirus Rumor Control: https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures (link to PDF)
   

National Governors Association

• CORONAVIRUS: What YOU Need To Know: www.nga.org/coronavirus
   

National League of Cities

• Coronavirus Response Resources for Local Leaders: 
  www.nlc.org/program-initiative/coronavirus-response-resources-for-local-leaders
   
• NLC & Bloomberg Philanthropies COVID-19 Local Action Tracker (view actions taken by municipalities nationwide, and submit your own): https://www.nlc.org/program-initiative/covid-19-local-action-tracker
   

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

• Free, online screening for COVID-19 through UAMS HealthNow, a 24-hour digital connection to health care professionals that will provide screening and offer next step advice to those that suspect they may be infected with the COVID-19 virus. uamshealth.com/healthnow

• Information about drive-thru screenings: uamshealth.com/location/covid-19-drive-thru-screening
   

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency Alert—COVID-19 Exploited by Malicious Cyber Actors: https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/aa20-099a
   

U.S. Department of Labor

• The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor Guidance for Employers: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Poster: (link to PDF) (FFCRA EXPIRED DEC. 31, 2020)

U.S. Secret Service

•  Secret Service Issues COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Phishing Alert: (Link to PDF)
   

U.S. Small Business Administration

• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Summary: (link to PDF)
• SBA COVID-19 Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources Main Page: https://bit.ly/2UuP1lR
• COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application: https://bit.ly/3dQi1fs
• Direct Link to Arkansas Disaster Declaration: https://bit.ly/2QXKoOM
• SBA Fact Sheet for Economic Injury Disaster Loans: (link to PDF)
• SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus: (link to PDF)

 

Washington Post

• Flattening the Curve: www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator