Opinion No.

Charles L. Robinson Legislative Auditor State Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201

Dear Mr. Robinson:

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

1. Is a circuit or chancery clerk and/or any other individual appointed as a master or commissioner in chancery a county employee?

2. Is a master or commissioner in chancery entitled to fees as compensation, or must compensation be set by quorum court ordinance if the individual is considered a county employee?

3. Is a circuit or chancery clerk acting as ex-officio master or commissioner in chancery entitled to…