Opinion No.

The Honorable Bryan B. King State Representative 871 County Road 814 Green Forest, Arkansas 72638-2657

Dear Representative King:

I am writing in response to your request for my opinion on the following questions:

Is the procurement of health insurance for county employees a "personal service" under A.C.A. 14-14-1102, which explicitly includes, "for salaries, wages, or other forms of compensation"?

When the county renews or extends a county health plan policy with the subject carrier, can the county judge accept a new insurance agent for the health insurance policy, or does the modification…