Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-14-609. Procedure for adoption

(b)(1) Any ordinance or initiative petition submitting an alternative organization proposal to the voters shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the county no later than the first day of filing for the preferential primary immediately preceding the general election at which the alternative county government proposal shall be decided.

(2) If approved by a majority of those voting on the question, the proposed plan for alternative county organization is effective on January 1 following the next general election in which the altered or consolidated county offices appeared on the ballot.