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City Attorney in Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- February 22, 2026 - March 1, 2026
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City Attorney
About this position
The city attorney shall act as the legal advisor to the mayor and members of the city council and other city officers, departments, commissions and agencies. He shall meet with and advise the city council at its regular meetings and he shall prepare ordinances, resolutions, contracts and all other legal documents. He shall also perform all other legal duties connected and associated with the normal operation of the municipal government. In addition to the above duties, the city attorney shall prosecute all violations of city ordinances and all violations of state statutes classed as misdemeanors that occur within the city.
Position Details
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a qualified elector. Must be a U. S. citizen. Must be an Arkansas resident. Must live in jurisdiction to be represented at time of filing and throughout term A.C.A.. Must be lawfully registered to vote. Must never have been convicted of embezzlement of public money, bribery, forgery, or other infamous crime.
Filing Requirements
Must file a signed affidavit of eligibility with the secretary of the county committee of the political party stating that the candidate is eligible to serve in the office he or she seeks. Must pay the party filing fee, if any, and file the party pledge, if any, with the secretary of the county committee of the political party during regular office hours during the party filing period. The filing fee is set by the county committee and authorized by the state executive committee. Must obtain a party certificate from the secretary or chair of the county committee of the political party.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's Elections office.
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