Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-305: Payment of claims

(a) In a city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town, the mayor or his or her duly authorized representative may approve or disapprove for payment out of funds previously appropriated for that purpose any legal claims asserted or brought against the city or town.

(b) The municipal governing body shall, by ordinance, establish in that connection a maximum amount, and the payment or disapproval of such bills, debts, or liabilities exceeding that amount shall require the confirmation of the governing body.