Arkansas § 14-61-116 Reorganization election by city with management form of government

Arkansas Statutes

§ 14-61-116 — Reorganization election by city with management form of government

Arkansas § 14-61-116

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Ark. Code Ann. § 14-61-116 (2026).

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(a)A city affected by this chapter that is already organized under the management form of government shall hold a special election on petitions calling for a reorganization under this chapter in accordance with the provisions of § 14-61-114 provided that no special election shall be held on the option already being utilized by the city.

(b)A city affected by this chapter that has held a special election on petitions calling for a reorganization under this chapter may, by ordinance approved by a two-thirds vote of the municipal board of directors:

(1)Choose a different method by which to select a municipal board of directors under § 14-61-107 ; and (2) Determine the minimum percentage a special candidate for mayor shall receive in order to be elected without a runoff under § 14-61-111 .

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(a) A city affected by this chapter that is already organized under the management form of government shall hold a special election on petitions calling for a reorganization under this chapter in accordance with the provisions of § 14-61-114 provided that no special election shall be held on the option already being utilized by the city. (b) A city affected by this chapter that has held a special election on petitions calling for a reorganization under this chapter may, by ordinance approved by a two-thirds vote of the municipal board of directors: (1) Choose a different method by which to select a municipal board of directors under § 14-61-107 ; and (2) Determine the minimum percentage a special candidate for mayor shall receive in order to be elected without a runoff under § 14-61-111 .