Arkansas municipalities are creatures of the state. As creatures of the state cities have only powers granted them by the Arkansas Constitution and statutes passed by Arkansas General Assembly. This is Dillon's Rule and it states:



Municipal corporation posses and can exercise the following powers, and no others (1) Those granted in express words (by the state legislature); (2) Those necessarily or fairly implied in or incident to the powers expressly granted; (3) Those essential to the accomplishment of the declared objects and purposes of the corporations; not simply convenient, but indispensable.

The City of Clinton has a mayor council form of government.

Complete Guidebook for Municipal Officials, Handbook for Arkansas Municipal Officials, Procedural Rules for Municipal Officials and the Handbook for Arkansas Municipal Clerks, Recorders and Treasures are available in the City Clerk's office for your convenience.