Opinion No.

The Honorable Stuart Vess State Representative 6717 Pontiac Drive North Little Rock, AR 72116-5232

Dear Representative Vess:

This is in response to your request for an opinion on the following questions concerning a city operating under the city manager form of government:

1. Does A.C.A. § 14-47-109 or any other state law give either the City Board or the City Manager legal authority to review, amend, change, alter or take over the statutory clerical duties of the Municipal Court Clerk as enumerated in A.C.A. § 16-10-209?

2. Where does ultimate authority lie to approve the accounting procedures…