PUBLICATIONS
Publications Library
A significant portion of the League’s overall program is devoted to the development of publications in all areas of local government concern. Below you’ll find free downloadable publications ranging from general municipal government information, finance and budgeting, human resources, general legal guidance and more.
city & Town
Published by the Arkansas Municipal League in the interest of improving municipal government in Arkansas, City & Town is produced on a quarterly basis and is available in both print and digital formats. In early 2025, the League launched a standalone website for the magazine. Click the “City & Town” link in the navigation menu or follow the links below for exclusive web content, podcasts, classifieds and more.
podcast series
The City & Town Podcast Series includes three unique pods: The “City & Town” podcast, which complements magazine features and provides timely news and information, “The LegUp,” a weekly roundup of the League’s legislative advocacy work during the regular session, and “There’s Something Here,” which follows League General Counsel and Legislative Director John Wilkerson and friends as they discover hidden gems in communities around the state.
The Municipal Bulletin
The newest title in the League’s publication library, the Arkansas Municipal Bulletin is intended to be an annual compendium of important dates, municipal deadlines, statutory reminders, best practices and other essential information to help Arkansas city and town officials follow the law and stay in compliance. The material the Bulletin is provided as general information and is not a substitute for legal advice. Consult your city attorney or the League for advice concerning specific situations.
League Bookstore Purchases
League-Specific Publications
The Civilpedia Handbook: A Guide to Municipal Government in Arkansas
- The Civilpedia Handbook, Sections 1-5
- Civilpedia Section 1: Overview of Municipal Government in Arkansas
- Civilpedia Section 2: Municipal Finance
- Civilpedia Section 3: Municipal Human Resources & Personnel
- Civilpedia Section 4: Municipal Planning & Zoning
- Civilpedia Section 5: Freedom of Information Act
Municipal Government General Information
Finance and Budgeting
Human Resources and Personnel
- Military Leave and Training for Arkansas Municipalities
- Sample Personnel Handbook
- Sample Personnel Handbook (Word doc, right click to download)
- Understanding Municipal Personnel Law and Suggestions for Avoiding Lawsuits
- Uniformed Personnel Leave for Arkansas Municipalities
- What Cities Need to Know about the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment
General Legal Guidance and Information
Planning and Zoning
Managed Service Provider Partners
2025 Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas
2024 Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas: 2024 December's Report of November's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas: 2024 November's Report of October's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas: 2024 October's Report of September's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas: 2024 September's Report of August's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas: 2024 August's Report of July's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas: 2024 July's Report of June's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas: 2024 June's Report of May's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas: 2024 May's Report of April's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas: 2024 April's Report of March's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas: 2024 March's Report of February's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas: 2024 February's Report of January's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas: 2024 January's Report of December's numbers
2023 Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas 2023 December report of November's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas 2023 November report of October's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas 2023 October report of September's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas 2023 September report of August's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas 2023 August report of July's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas 2023 July report of June's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas 2023 June report of May's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas 2023 May report of April's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas 2023 April report of March's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas 2023 March report of February's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas 2023 February report of January's numbers
- Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas 2023 January report of December's numbers