(a) A city affected by this chapter that is already organized under the management form of government shall hold a special election on petitions calling for a reorganization under this chapter in accordance with the provisions of § 14-61-114 provided that no special election shall be held on the option already being utilized by the city.
(b) A city affected by this chapter that has held a special election on petitions calling for a reorganization under this chapter may, by ordinance approved by a two-thirds vote of the municipal board of directors:
(1) Choose a different method by which to select a municipal board of directors under § 14-61-107; and
(2) Determine the minimum percentage a special candidate for mayor shall receive in order to be elected without a runoff under § 14-61-111.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 3 - Municipal Government
Chapter 61 - City Manager Enabling Act of 1989
§ 14-61-104. Ratification of existing procedures
§ 14-61-105. Change in size of board of directors
§ 14-61-107. Methods of selecting directors
§ 14-61-108. Designation of positions
§ 14-61-109. Determination of ward and district positions
§ 14-61-110. Compensation of directors
§ 14-61-111. Selection of mayor
§ 14-61-112. Selection of directors and mayor
§ 14-61-113. Petition process for special elections
§ 14-61-114. Options may also be referred by vote, ordinance — Mayor's veto power
§ 14-61-115. Initial organization as a management form of government
§ 14-61-116. Reorganization election by city with management form of government
§ 14-61-117. Implementation of change in form of government under this chapter