Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-42-103. Vacancies in municipal offices

(a)(1) Vacancies in municipal offices that are authorized by state law to be filled by appointment by the city or town governing body require a majority vote of the remaining members of the governing body.

(2) However, a majority of a quorum of the whole number of the governing body is required to fill the vacancy.

(b)(1) The governing body may appoint any qualified elector, including members of a governing body, to fill the vacancy.

(2) However, a member of the governing body shall not vote on his or her own appointment.