The Baxter County Quorum Court is now operating with a vacancy. Justice of the Peace Erric Totty has notified Judge Mickey Pendergrass of his resignation from the Quorum Court citing having moved from District Three which he has represented since January.
Judge Pendergrass says according to state law, when a JP moves out of his or her district, the vacancy occurs automatically. He says the next step is for Governor Asa Hutchinson to fill the vacancy.
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The term ends in December 2018. Judge Pendergrass says depending on how quickly the Governor acts, the replacement could have as much as 18 months to serve.
Judge Pendergrass says anyone interested in being considered to fill the vacancy, is asked to contact the Baxter County Judge’s Office. They must reside in District 3.
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The individual appointed by the Governor to fill the unexpired term is not eligible to run for that seat in the next election.
The last vacancy on the quorum court occurred under similar circumstances when the District 5 seat was vacated about three years ago.
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