Opinion No.

The Honorable Russell Bennett State Representative 95 Lafayette 44 Lewisville, AR 71845

Dear Representative Bennett:

This is in response to your request for an opinion concerning the Walkers Creek — State Line Water Association, (hereinafter "Association" or "Water Association") which you have identified as a small rural water association. According to your correspondence, the Association has had difficulty getting and keeping a system operator. The last one resigned and the President of the Association, who has been on the Board for the last ten years, has expressed his willingness to serve in…