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AR HB1618
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
RJ Hawk
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AI Summary
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Cities of the second class and incorporated towns may elect a municipal attorney, have one appointed by ordinance, or contract with an attorney for legal representation instead of maintaining the office
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Elected or appointed municipal attorneys must reside within the municipal boundaries; contracted attorneys have no residency requirement
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The term of office for elected or appointed municipal attorneys is four years
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Municipalities may join together with other municipalities to purchase shared attorney services under existing interlocal cooperation law
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Repeals two existing statutes (§ 14-42-122 and § 14-43-319) governing city attorneys in mayor-council cities with populations under 10,000 and under 5,000 respectively
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Election, Appointment, And Contracting Of A Municipal Attorney.
Last Action
Notification that HB1618 is now Act 523
4/10/2025