Opinion No.

Charles L. Robinson, C.P.A., C.F.E. Legislative Auditor 172 State Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201-1099

Dear Mr. Robinson:

I am writing in response to your request for my opinion regarding the following questions:

1. If an individual is declared the winner of a mayoral election by the courts in March, and that individual did not serve as mayor in the months of January and February, may a city council approve, and may the individual receive, compensation and expense allowances for the January and February he did not occupy the office of mayor?

2. If the individual is not entitled to compensation for…