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The six-member board consists of three members from both Benton and Washington counties. The Beaver Water District sells to the four major cities -- Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville -- which then redistributes it to the smaller towns. Directors serve six years.

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Position Qualifications:

• Must possess the qualifications of an elector (live in the applicable district)

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must be an Arkansas resident

• Must be lawfully registered to vote

• Must not hold any other state or federal office (state-level positions); nor appointed or elected to any other civil office (below state-level positions) upon election

• Must never have been convicted of embezzlement of public money, bribery, forgery, or other infamous crime

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Filing Requirements:

• Filing information provided by Benton County

• Filing dates: noon July 31, 2024 – noon Aug. 7, 2024

• Filing location: County Clerk’s Office

  • Bentonville – Benton County Admin Bldg, 215 E Central Avenue, Suite 217

  • Rogers – 2111 W Walnut

• Provide the County Clerk the following:

  • Signed affidavit of candidate eligibility “Political Practices Pledge” 

  • Signature petition for the position (50 registered voters from Benton County)

    • Signature collection period begins May 9, 2024

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Positions Available​:

• Mary Gardner's position is up for election

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