Opinion No.

The Honorable Paul Bookout State Representative 2104 Catherine Drive Jonesboro, AR 72404-6963

Dear Representative Bookout:

I am writing in response to your request for my opinion on the following questions:

1. Does the county judge have the authority to use county labor and equipment to help maintain ditches and improvements in Buffalo Island Drainage District No. 9?

2. If not, can the drainage district donate the right-of-way to the county and enter into an agreement for its joint use?

You have indicated in your request that the Commissioners of the Buffalo Island Drainage District Number 9 of…