Opinion No.

The Honorable Preston Scroggin State Representative 59 Marshall Road South Vilonia, AR 72173-9335

Dear Representative Scroggin:

I am writing in response to your request for an opinion on the following question:

Is it legal for a city to buy back a portion of unused sick time for currently employed uniformed employees?

RESPONSE

I am somewhat uncertain as to the precise course of action proposed under your question. This office has previously concluded, however, that police officers and fire fighters are to be paid for their unused accumulated sick leave only upon their retirement or death. In my…