Opinion No.

The Honorable Billy Joe Purdom State Representative 11CR66, Box 34 Yellville, Arkansas 72687

Dear Representative Purdom:

This is in response to your request for an opinion on the following question:

1. Does the mayor of a second class city have the power of veto of an appointment to fill a vacancy on the City Council?

It is my opinion that the answer to this question is "yes". This authority is granted under A.C.A. 14-44-107(b) wherein it states in pertinent part:

The mayor in these cities [cities of the second class] shall have the power to veto, within five (5) days, Sundays excepted, after the…