Reorganization election by city with management form of government

Ark. Code Ann. § 14-61-116, under City Manager Enabling Act of 1989.

Ark. Code Ann. § 14-61-116

(a) A city affected by this chapter that is already organized under the management form of government shall hold a special election on petitions calling for a reorganization under this chapter in accordance with the provisions of § 14-61-114 provided that no special election shall be held on the option already being utilized by the city.

(b) A city affected by this chapter that has held a special election on petitions calling for a reorganization under this chapter may, by ordinance approved by a two-thirds vote of the municipal board of directors:(1) Choose a different method by which to select a municipal board of directors under § 14-61-107; and(2) Determine the minimum percentage a special candidate for mayor shall receive in order to be elected without a runoff under § 14-61-111.

(1) Choose a different method by which to select a municipal board of directors under § 14-61-107; and

(2) Determine the minimum percentage a special candidate for mayor shall receive in order to be elected without a runoff under § 14-61-111.