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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
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
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
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Playbook to Convert Hotels for COVID Alternative Care Sites (link to PDF)
Arkansas Attorney General
Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI)
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
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
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Centers for Disease Control
EEOC
FEMA
National Governors Association
National League of Cities
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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
Washington Post
COVID-19 Resources
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.
Office of Governor Asa Hutchinson
Executive Orders
Arkansas Department of Health
Directives
Playbook to Convert Hotels for COVID Alternative Care Sites (link to PDF)
Arkansas Attorney General
Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI)
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
Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Continuity of Care Initiative FAQs: (link to PDF)
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services
Shared Work Program: https://www.dws.arkansas.gov/employers/shared-work-program
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
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
National League of Cities
www.nlc.org/program-initiative/coronavirus-response-resources-for-local-leaders
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
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Secret Service
U.S. Small Business Administration
Washington Post
Flattening the Curve: www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator