Arkansas § 14-238-124 - Alternative membership selection.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-238-124 — Alternative membership selection., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-238-124. Alternative membership selection.
If so prescribed, successor members shall be elected by a majority of members from a list of nominated candidates. A candidate may be nominated by petition of twenty-five (25) users or ten percent (10%) of the number of total users as of January 1 preceding the election, whichever is less. A petition shall be filed thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the term of the member whose seat the candidate seeks. Each water or sewer service connection, or both, shall be considered a “user” for purposes of this chapter. Use of this alternative member selection may be prescribed by the ordinance creating the board or the board may irrevocably select this method of member selection by properly adopted resolution. The resolution shall be filed with the county clerk of the creating county.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-238-124
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-238-124 cover?
Section 14-238-124 ("Alternative membership selection.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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