Arkansas § 14-42-103 Vacancies in municipal offices

Arkansas Statutes

§ 14-42-103 — Vacancies in municipal offices

Arkansas § 14-42-103

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Ark. Code Ann. § 14-42-103 (2026).

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(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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(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) .