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(a)(1) The respective commissioners authorized by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 18, shall be appointed by the appointing boards specified in it.
(2) The term of each commissioner shall be for six (6) years from the date of his appointment, and he shall serve for such a term and thereafter until his successor shall be appointed and qualified.
(b) Before entering upon his duties, each commissioner shall take and subscribe and file in the office of the circuit clerk of the county an oath to:
(1) Support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Arkansas; and
(2) Faithfully perform the duties of the office upon which he is about to enter.
(c)(1) At the expiration of the term of each commissioner, the applicable appointing board shall appoint a successor or may reappoint the same member to another term.
(2) Any vacancy arising for any reason other than the expiration of the term of a particular commissioner shall be filled by the applicable appointing board, and the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term of the resigning or vacating member.
(d)(1) The commissioners shall not be charged with the responsibility to execute or perform the purposes and powers specified in this subchapter.
(2) The duties and responsibilities of the commissioners shall be those specified in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 18.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-163-205. Commissioners generally - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-14-local-government/ar-code-sect-14-163-205/
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