Opinion No.

Mr. Jim Hinkle, Chairman Arkansas Game Fish Commission 2 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

Dear Mr. Hinkle:

I am writing in response to your request for an opinion on whether the Governor is required by law to request the advice and consent of the Senate or any other source when appointing members to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Specifically, your request states that it is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's understanding that the Governor may legally appoint Game and Fish Commissioners without having to obtain approval through the Arkansas Senate or any other…