Opinion No.

Lu Hardin, President University of Central Arkansas 201 Donaghey Avenue Conway, AR 72035

Dear Mr. Hardin:

I am writing in response to your request for an opinion regarding A.C.A. § 6-67-102, which provides in relevant part as follows with respect to the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas ("UCA Board"):

Before entering upon his respective duties, each board member shall take and subscribe . . . an oath . . . that he will not be or become interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract made by the board.

A.C.A. § 6-67-102(f)(1) (Supp. 2001).

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