Opinion No.

The Honorable Barbara King State Representative 106 Tulip Circle Helena, AR 72342-1620

Dear Representative King:

You have presented the following questions for my opinion:(1) Does Article 19, § 5 of the Arkansas Constitution apply to school board positions?(2) Does the failure of an incumbent to run for re-election cause a vacancy in the position held by the incumbent?(3) If a school board member announces his decision not to run for re-election, and that announcement is reported in the local newspaper, does this series of events amount to a resignation for purposes of A.C.A. § 6-13-611?(4)…