Camden

Organization 13

Departments

• Animal Control Animal Services

  A division of the Camden Police Department that enforces animal control laws, the city leash law and the vicious dog act, and runs the City Pound, where dogs can be adopted under certain conditions.

  (870) 836-5755 www.explorecamden.com
• Camden District Court Courts

  Arkansas District Court with county-wide jurisdiction over traffic, misdemeanor and preliminary felony cases, and civil cases under $5,000. It handles fine payments and court schedules.

  (870) 836-0331 www.explorecamden.com
• Camden Fire & Rescue Fire

  Provides fire protection, emergency rescue and basic emergency medical services across the 16.5-square-mile city with 28 paid firefighters at three stations. It also provides mutual aid to Ouachita County volunteer departments and handles fire inspections and open-burning permits.

  (870) 836-2413 www.explorecamden.com
• Camden Police Department Police

  Municipal police department with Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Domestic Violence, Animal Control, and Dispatch & Civilian divisions. It runs community programs such as Neighborhood Watch and the Citizen Police Academy.

  (870) 836-5755 www.explorecamden.com
• Camden Water Utilities Utilities

  Municipally owned water and wastewater utility responsible for water distribution and sewage collection and treatment. It also supplies water to the Frenchport, Buena Vista, Harmony Grove, Wire Rd. and Highway 4 & 24 water associations.

  (870) 836-7331 www.camdenwaterutilities.com
• City Attorney Legal

  Office of the elected City Attorney, who represents the city in legal matters, advises city officials and the City Council, and ensures compliance with local, state and federal law.

  (870) 836-0481 www.explorecamden.com
• City Clerk Clerk

  Office of the elected City Clerk, who serves a four-year term. The Clerk is legal custodian of the city's official records and the city seal, including ordinances, resolutions, council agendas, minutes, contracts and deeds, and keeps the journal of City Council proceedings. Office at 206 Van Buren St. NE, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

  (870) 837-5506 www.explorecamden.com
• City Treasurer Finance

  The City Treasurer works under the direction of the Mayor and is appointed by the City Council. The Treasurer manages city finances, including revenues, taxes, fees and funds, oversees the budget and the annual audit, and submits monthly financial reports to the council. The office also handles A&P tax forms and business licenses.

  (870) 837-5506 www.explorecamden.com
• Code Enforcement Department Planning

  Covers building inspections and permits (building, electrical, plumbing, sign, moving), code compliance (high grass, junk, dilapidated structures, inoperable vehicles), floodplain management, planning and zoning, and subdivision development. It is guided by the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustments.

  (870) 837-5508 www.explorecamden.com
• Community Development & Planning Economic Development

  Led by the Community Development Director, a department head appointed by the Mayor who oversees day-to-day city operations. The team covers human resources, grant writing, community planning, social media and public relations. It is the Mayor's liaison to economic development, the Airport Commission, Keep Camden Beautiful and the Advertising & Promotions Commission.

  (870) 837-5505 www.explorecamden.com
• Mayor's Office Administration

  Office of the elected Mayor, chief executive officer of the City of Camden under the Mayor-Aldermanic form of government. The Mayor presides over City Council meetings, manages the council agenda, and votes to break ties. City Hall hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

  (870) 837-5500 www.explorecamden.com
• Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation

  A division of Public Works that manages 12 city parks, including two community buildings, a public swimming pool and splash pad, and maintains Greenwood Cemetery. All parks are open from daylight to 10 PM. Events in a park require prior approval from Public Works.

  (870) 836-6436 www.explorecamden.com
• Public Works Department Public Works

  Oversees street construction and repair, drainage and right-of-way maintenance, solid waste collection, the transfer station and Class 4 landfill, the Central Garage, and parks and cemeteries. Office at 769 South Adams Ave, Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM.

  (870) 836-6436 www.explorecamden.com