The Opinions Department is responsible for preparing drafts of
formal, written opinions to the Governor, members of the General
Assembly, prosecuting attorneys, heads of executive departments
of the state, heads of state boards and commissions, and county
boards of election commissioners on questions which pertain to
their official actions or duties. See A.C.A. § 25-16-706.
The Department is also responsible for initial approval of interlocal
cooperation agreements (A.C.A. § 25-20-101 et seq.), responding
to requests for Opinion pertaining to personnel records within
three business days under the Freedom of Information Act (A.C.A. § 25-19-105(B)),
and approval of popular names and ballot titles within ten days
in accordance with A.C.A. § 7-9-107.
The Attorney General is not statutorily authorized to furnish
official opinions directly to private citizens, other private entities,
or to local officials.
Opinions Department personnel will only address official requests.
Informal, unofficial opinions may be provided to state officials
by other office personnel, and such opinions will constitute unofficial
views of the attorneys offering them. |
