Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-411: Purpose of commission

The general purpose of the planning commission is to:

(1) Prepare, or have prepared, a plan of the municipality;

(2) Receive and make recommendations on public and private proposals for development;

(3) Prepare and administer planning regulations;

(4) Prepare and transmit to the legislative body recommended ordinances implementing plans; and

(5) Advise and counsel the city government and other public bodies.