§ 14-48-115 - Mayor or director vacancy. - Arkansas Statutes

14-48-115. Mayor or director vacancy.

(a) In the case of a vacancy in the office of mayor or in the office of a member of the board of directors as a result of death, resignation, a recall election as provided for in 14-48-114, or for any other reason, the board, by majority vote, shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy if the vacancy occurs less than six (6) months before the next general municipal election at which the remainder of the unexpired term shall be filled.

(b) If the vacancy occurs more than six 6) months prior to the next general municipal election, a special election to fill the vacancy shall be called by proclamation issued in accordance with 7-11-101 et seq., by:

(A) The mayor, if the vacancy is in a board position; or

(B) The highest ranking member of the board of directors, if the vacancy is in the mayor's position.