Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-103

Nothing contained in the Housing Authorities Act or the Supplemental Housing Authorities Act shall be construed to prevent meetings of the commissioners of a housing authority anywhere within the perimeter boundaries of the area of operation of the authority or within any additional area where the housing authority is authorized to undertake a housing project, or to prevent the appointment of any person as a commissioner of the authority who resides within such boundaries or additional area and who is otherwise eligible for appointment under these statutes.