Opinion No.

The Honorable Steve Harrelson State Representative 300 North State Line Avenue Texarkana, Arkansas 71854-5926

Dear Representative Harrelson:

I am writing in response to your request for an opinion on the application of Act 489 of 2007 concerning the political activities of election commissioners. Specifically, you note that:

From section 2 (c)(1), it is clear that commissioners may not be employed by a political party or anyone appearing on the ballot in the county where they are the commissioner.

From section 2 [(c)](2)(B), it is clear that commissioners may make financial contributions to…