Opinion No.

The Honorable Steve Bell State Senator 500 East Main, Suite 208 Batesville, Arkansas 72503

Dear Senator Bell:

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

Can an individual who is appointed by the Governor to complete an unexpired term in the Township Office of Constable be eligible for an election in the next general election to succeed himself?

It is my opinion that the answer to your question is "no."

As you note, constables are designated by the statutes as "township officers."1 See A.C.A. § 14-14-1301(b)(2) (1987). Vacancies in township offices are filled by…