Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-315: Terms of initial members

The candidate receiving the highest number of votes at the election shall serve as a member of the board for five (5) years; the candidate receiving the next highest number of votes shall serve as a member of the board for four (4) years; the candidate receiving the next highest number of votes shall serve as a member of the board for three (3) years; the candidate receiving the next highest number of votes shall serve as a member of the board for two (2) years; and the candidate receiving the next highest number of votes shall serve as a member of the board for one (1) year.