Arkansas § 14-50-310 - Suspension of competition.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-50-310 — Suspension of competition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-50-310. Suspension of competition.
In the case of a vacancy in a position requiring peculiar or exceptional qualifications of a scientific, professional, or expert character, upon satisfactory evidence that competition is impracticable and the position can best be filled by the selection of some person designated and of recognized attainment, the commission by majority vote may suspend competition in this case. However, the suspension shall not be general in its application, and each case must be handled on its own merits.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-50-310
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-50-310 cover?
Section 14-50-310 ("Suspension of competition.") 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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