Authority for creation of commission in cities of the first and second class

Ark. Code Ann. § 14-269-301, under Parks And Recreational Facilities.

Ark. Code Ann. § 14-269-301

Any city of the first or second class that may desire to set up a parks and recreation program for the municipality, by appropriate action of the city council, may create a commission for the purpose of operating and managing the program within the municipality.