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2017 Arkansas Code
Title 14 - Local Government
Subtitle 3 - Municipal Government
Chapter 42 - Government of Municipalities Generally
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 14-42-103. Vacancies in municipal offices
Universal Citation: AR Code § 14-42-103 (2017)
- (a)
- (1) Vacancies in municipal offices that are authorized by state law to be filled by appointment by the city or town governing body require a majority vote of the remaining members of the governing body.
- (2) However, a majority of a quorum of the whole number of the governing body is required to fill the vacancy.
- (b)
- (1) The governing body may appoint any qualified elector, including members of a governing body, to fill the vacancy.
- (2) However, a member of the governing body shall not vote on his or her own appointment.
- (c) This section does not apply to circumstances prescribed under § 14-43-501(a) or § 14-43-411(a).
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