Arkansas Code § 14-45-103 - Vacancies

(a) When a vacancy occurs in the office of alderman in an incorporated town, at the first regular meeting after the occurrence of the vacancy, the town council shall elect by a majority vote of the town council an alderman to serve for the unexpired term.

(b) When a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor in an incorporated town, at the first regular meeting after the occurrence of the vacancy, the town council shall:

(1) Elect by a majority vote of the aldermen a mayor to serve the unexpired term; or

(2) (A) Call for a special election to be held in accordance with ยง 7-11-101 et seq. to fill the vacancy.

(B) At the special election, a mayor shall be elected to complete the unexpired term.

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