City of Jonesboro - File #: ORD-25:039

• File #: ORD-25:039
• Version: 1
• Name: ADD SECTION 2-289 TO THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLED FIREFIGHTER BILL OF RIGHTS
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: To Be Introduced
• File created: 10/15/2025
• In control: Public Safety Council Committee
• Title: AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 2-289 TO THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLED FIREFIGHTER BILL OF RIGHTS
• Sponsors: Fire Department
• Indexes: Code of Ordinances amendment
• Code sections: Chapter 2 - Administration

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AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 2-289 TO THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLED FIREFIGHTER BILL OF RIGHTS

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WHEREAS, the Arkansas General Assembly adopted Act 686 of 2025, which recommends a basic bill of rights for firefighters of municipalities in Arkansas; and

WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro endorses a firefighter Bill of Rights for firefighters who provide critical safety services for Jonesboro residents, and visitors; and

WHEREAS, the protective measures outlined in the Bill of Rights provide for clear and consistent guidance on how corrective and disciplinary actions are handled; and

WHEREAS, the Act authorizes the City to adopt a local ordinance establishing any or all of the procedures under the Act as a guide for negotiating personnel issues with firefighters.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that:

The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas hereby enacts Section 2-289 to be titled Firefighter Bill of Rights as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set out word for word.