Opinion No.

The Honorable Jonathan S. Fitch State Senator Route 1 Hindsville, Arkansas 72738

Dear Senator Fitch:

This is in response to your request for an opinion on the following questions:

1. Is it legal for the city council of a first-class city to use city funds (in any form) to make grants to, or investments in, nonprofit entities, i.e., charitable service organizations?

2. Is it legal for a city to use city funds (in any form) to make grants to, or investments in, school sponsored events or school systems in general?

A conclusive response to your first inquiry requires consideration of the particular…