Opinion No.

The Honorable Railey A. Steele State Representative Rt. 3, Box 52A Gentry, AR 72734-9305

Dear Representative Steele:

This is in response to your request for an opinion on four questions regarding the establishment of a Central Communications Center (CENCOM) in Benton County. Specifically, you have asked:(1) Whether the sheriff is required to provide dispatching services under its general duties as set out under Arkansas law.(2) Whether the quorum court has authority to create CENCOM and collect a $5.00 per capita levy under Arkansas statute or constitution.(3) Whether the $5.00 per capita levy…