HB1618

House Bill 1618 modifies the laws governing how cities of the second class and incorporated towns in Arkansas handle the selection of a municipal attorney. The bill establishes that elected or appointed municipal attorneys must reside within the municipal boundaries of the city or town they serve. Conversely, it clarifies that attorneys hired via contract are not subject to the residency requirement. It mandates a four-year term for all elected or appointed municipal attorneys. Additionally, the bill repeals specific statutes concerning municipal attorney selection for certain cities of the first class with populations under 10,000 and 5,000, effectively streamlining the legal framework. Finally, the legislation explicitly permits municipalities to join with other entities to share the costs of legal services.