Opinion No.

The Honorable Jerry Allison State Representative 26 CR 744 Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401-9563

Dear Representative Allison:

You have requested an Attorney General on the following questions:(1) In a city of the first class with a population of more than 50,000, which state statute has precedence with regard to filling the office of city treasurer, A.C.A. § 14-43-303 or A.C.A. § 14-43-405?(2) If A.C.A. § 14-43-405 has precedence, can the appointment of a city treasurer be legislated by the city council by ordinance, after a candidate's petition for the local election process has already started?(3)…