Opinion No.

The Honorable R. Gunner DeLay Prosecuting Attorney Twelfth Judicial District Sebastian County Courthouse 36 South 6th Street Fort Smith, AR 72901

Dear Mr. DeLay:

I am writing in response to your request for my opinion on the following questions concerning one of the cities in your jurisdiction:

Is it against Arkansas law or the State Constitution for a mayor to expend city funds to upgrade a laptop computer that is used for official city business as well as personal use?

Does it make any difference if the computer is donated to the city either before, or after, the upgrades have been made?

You…