§ 14-43-309 - Residence qualifications of aldermen in general elections. - Arkansas Statutes

14-43-309. Residence qualifications of aldermen in general elections.

(a) (1) In all general elections for aldermen in cities of the first class, the aldermen so elected shall reside in their respective wards, as provided by law.

(2) All qualified electors residing in these cities shall have the right to vote at their several voting precincts for each and every alderman so to be elected.

(b) (1) The city council of any such city is empowered and authorized to provide, by ordinance, that the aldermen shall only be voted upon by qualified voters of the ward from which the person is a candidate.

(2) When so provided by ordinance, the name of the candidate shall appear upon the ballot only in the ward in which he is a candidate.