In Arkansas
In Arkansas the Quorum Court of the various counties in Arkansas is the legislative body of that county. The Chief Executive Officer of the county is the County Judge. The County Judge sits on the Quorum Court primarily as a moderator but enjoys the power of veto, is in charge of the county road system, and can fill in for Circuit Court Judges in his/her absence. Each Quorum Court is elected from single member districts, with the number of Commissioners (called Justices of the Peace) depending on the population of the county.
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