Opinion No.

Mr. H.D. Luck Chair Clark County Election Commission 858 North 12th Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923

Dear Mr. Luck:

This is in response to your request for an opinion on two questions, restated below:

1. May a county board of election commissioners assess against and collect from each political entity holding elections (such as counties, school districts, and cities) (a) a charge sufficient to pay the expenses of holding each election, and (b) a fee to cover a share of the commission's capital costs and operating overhead, including the election coordinator's pay?

2. What is the definition of the term…