(a) In the event the term of office of an official on leave shall expire during leave, the office of that official shall be filled by election or appointment as may be required by law.
(b) However, the official on leave shall have the right to qualify and become a candidate for such office, and if nominated and elected, shall have the same rights and privileges provided in this subchapter.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 21 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 4 - Attendance and Leave
Subchapter 3 - Military Leave of Absence
§ 21-4-302. Officers — Leave of absence granted to perform active military service
§ 21-4-303. Officers — Deputy appointed by officer
§ 21-4-304. Officers — Deputy appointed by Governor
§ 21-4-306. Circuit court judges
§ 21-4-307. Officers — Expiration of term while on leave
§ 21-4-308. Employees — Leave of absence granted at discretion of employer
§ 21-4-309. Employees — Reemployment rights
§ 21-4-310. Employment and retirement rights
§ 21-4-311. Vacancy in office or position
§ 21-4-312. Compensation of absentee and deputy or substitute