AR HB1281

Repeals Arkansas Code § 14-42-112 governing municipal attorneys for second-class cities and incorporated towns.

Creates new Arkansas Code § 14-42-120 establishing unified city attorney requirements for first-class cities, second-class cities, and incorporated towns.

City attorneys represent cities in all actions except prosecutorial matters, which shall be handled by the county prosecuting attorney.

City attorneys may prosecute matters for the city only if they do not represent litigants in criminal defense matters in the same court; they may file information for arrests for ordinance or state law violations within city limits.

City attorneys must be regularly licensed Arkansas attorneys, take an oath of office, serve four-year terms if elected, and perform duties including advising officials, preparing legal documents, and filing annual work reports.